Modifying schizophrenia - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

A 46-year-old male with a history of bipolar disorder comes for a regular follow-up appointment with a PMHNP and presents with complaints of severe vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, blurred vision, and ataxia. The patient is currently taking 900mg of lithium daily. The PMHNP identifies these symptoms as signs of lithium toxicity. What is the priority action of the PMHNP? Tells the patient to stop taking lithium and orders a serum lithium level Mary a 45-year-old African American femal...

1. Three years ago, Anna's dog, Lucky, her pet for 16 years, was killed by a car. Since that time, Anna has lost weight, rarely leaves her home, and talks excessively about Lucky. Anna's behavior would be considered maladaptive for which of the following reasons? a. It has been more than 3 years since Lucky died. b. Her grief is too intense over the loss of a dog. c. Her grief is interfering with her functioning. d. Cultural norms typically do not comprehend grief over the loss of a pe...

A patient comes into your office inn a full manic episode. This patient has a diagnosis of Bipolar and Alcohol Use Disorder, moderate. You have a report from the patient's chemical dependency counselor indicating that inpatient chemical dependency counseling is needed. Your patient has been on the fence about inpatient chemical dependency treatment in the past. You assess the patient and find a strong odor of alcohol, auditory and visual hallucinations, flight of ideas, lack of sleep for 3 days...

ANCC IQ Domain 2: Advanced Practice Skills (49 questions with rationales) A patient comes into your office inn a full manic episode. This patient has a diagnosis of Bipolar and Alcohol Use Disorder, moderate. You have a report from the patient's chemical dependency counselor indicating that inpatient chemical dependency counseling is needed. Your patient has been on the fence about inpatient chemical dependency treatment in the past. You assess the patient and find a strong odor of alcoho...

Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement about abnormal psychology is accurate? a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify unusual behaviors. b. Although abnormal psychology has made several gains in the past 20 years, it is not yet a scientific field of study. c. The subject matter of abnormal psychology is restricted to extremely bizarre behavior. d. Most diagnoses of abnormality are based on two or three basic behavioral factors. ANS...

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Correct 100% Identify common attributes shared by all cognitive behavior approaches. - ANSWER All of the cognitive behavioral approaches share the same basic characteristics and assumptions as traditional behavior therapy. Although the approaches are quite diverse, they do share these attributes: (1) a collaborative rela- tionship between client and therapist, (2) the premise that psychological distress is often maintained by cognitive processes, (3) a focus on ch...

Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement about abnormal psychology is accurate? a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify unusual behaviors. b. Although abnormal psychology has made several gains in the past 20 years, it is not yet a scientific field of study. c. The subject matter of abnormal psychology is restricted to extremely bizarre behavior. d. Most diagnoses of abnormality are based on two or three basic behavioral factors....

Which of the following statements reflect the current understanding of DA pathways and clinical symptoms in schizophrenia? -Symptoms are related to DA deficit in the cerebral cortex; + are related to DA excess in the substantia nigra and VTA Which of the following findings would raise concern in a pre-school wellness exam for a 5 yo girl? Height 43 in, weight 55 lbs (she is overwt) A 24 yo mother of a 2 yo child presents to the clinic. Which of the following facial characteristics would lead...

2023 NGN RN HESI EXIT EXAM Version 1 (V1) 160 Questions and Answers Guaranteed Pass A+ (All Brand New Q&A). The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tyleno...

HESI-Pharmacology Remediation, Questions AND Answers. 100% pass rate. Document Content and Description Below in the morning before the child goes to school - Methylphenidate: A CNS stimulant for (ADHD) in children, dose should be administered GI complaints, such as diarrhea - Quinidine: given for dysr hythmias, has the most common side effect of Have another nurse check the prescription. An important intervention because death can occur from overdose. - Methotrexate: A disease-modifying antirh...