Depression Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use when communicating with this client? Behave in a friendly manner toward the client Set realistic limits on the client's behavior Show respect for the client's need for isolation Act as a role model for assertiveness - Set realistic limits on the clients behavior Clients who have antisocial personality disorder can seem to be in ...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Check the client's vital signs. Rationale: It is possible that the client's nausea is secondary to digoxin toxicity. By obtaining vital signs, the nurse can assess for bradycardia, which is a symptom of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should withhold the medication and...

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test Questions with Answers 2023 Graded A+. A 46-year-old woman presents to the psychiatric outpatient clinic for follow-up treatment of major depression. She is currently on paroxetine 10 mg at bedtime, which she started taking 2 months ago when admitted to the psychiatric hospital for suicidal ideation. During the interview, she says that she does not think the medication is working because she is just as depressed as she was before taking the medication and ...

Final Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review | Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain Q: Independent risk factor for dementia Answer: Depression therefore it is important to evaluate cognitive function when depression is suspected. Older clients may have associated memory loss, slowed processing, or impaired executive functioning. Q: Assessing Depression in Patients with Dementia Answer: Self-repo...

NRNP 6645 Psychotherapy: Week 6 Midterm Exam - Verified Latest 2023 (Complete Rated A) Which of the following is not consistent with the underlying assumptions of psychodynamic psychotherapy? A What has happened in the past determines what we do today. . B Psychodynamic psychotherapy is rooted in developmental theory . C By changing one’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors can be changed. . D Through understanding the past, the individual is impowered to make .m conscious decisions.Ac...

A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care Interview the client in a private setting Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire - Interview the client in a private setting A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should...

Stahls Essential Psychopharmacology 5th Edition Test Bank. Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications 5th Edition Testbank/Study Guide Chapter 1 Chemical neurotransmission MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with depression mentions to the nurse, My mother says depression is a chemical disorder. What does she mean? The nurses response is based on the theory that depression primarily involves which of the following neurotransmitters? a. Cortisol and G...

When do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar depression - Unipolar major depression (major depressive disorder) is characterized by a history of one or more major depressive episodes (table 3) and no history of mania (table 1) or hypomania Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - Scoring Instructions. Score 1 point for each bolded answer. A score of 5 or more suggests depression. Self-reporting tool that may be used to diagnose and treat depression Geriatric Depression Scale - The Geriatric Depr...

Exam 3: NR548/ NR 548 (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) Psychiatric Assessment for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review |Weeks 5-6 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: individual who presents with an extremely rapid and pressured speech with constant interruptions may be experiencing __________ or __________ Answer: hypomania or mania Q: An absence of speech is seen with some diagnoses such as ___________ Answer: dementia Q: non-sensical speech is oft...

Exam 2: NSG221/ NSG 221 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Mental Health | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: Kubler-Ross Name of 5 Stages 1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance Q: Kubler-Ross 5 Stages of Grief: Denial Answer: 1. Denial is shock and disbelief regarding the loss. Q: Kubler-Ross 5 Stages of Grief: Anger Answer: 2. Anger may be expressed toward God, relatives, friends, or health care providers. ...