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Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS Acute anxiety - ANSWER First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders - ANSWER psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive beh...

Nsg 552 psychopharmacology Exam 3- QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWER personality disorders psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning substance abuse Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes sexual disfunction a problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning neurodevelopmental disorders neurologically based disorders that are revealed in a clinically significan...

Midterm Exam: NR566/ NR 566 (NEW Update 2024/ 2025) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain What is a good medication choice for mild and moderate eczema? Answer: Pimecrolimus 1% cream (Elidel) QUESTION What is a good medication choice for moderate to severe eczema? Answer: Tacromimus (Protopic) QUESTION What is the most common side effect of eczema treatments? Answer:...

ATI Capstone Mental Health assessment 2024 Guide Actual Questions All With Verified Answers A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam for generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse provide? A. Three to six weeks of treatment is required to achieve therapeutic benefit. B. Combining alcohol with alprazolam will produce a paradoxical response. C. Alprazolam has a lower risk for dependence than other antianxiety medications. ...

NR 546 Midterm Exam Chlorpromazine Thiazide & Pimozide Aripiprazole Correct! Clozapine & Olanzapine Question 2 2 / 2 pts The PMHNP has prescribed chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) for a patient with psychosis, and the patient is to continue on the oral medication after discharge from the psychiatric unit. As part of educating the patient about the medication, the PMHNP should advise him or her to avoid: exercise. Correct! sun expos...

Midterm Exam: NR547/ NR 547 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: What does 'multiple episodes' refer to? Answer: At least two acute episodes, separated by complete remission. Q: What is the duration of subsyndromal symptoms for specifier (C)? Answer: Two years. Q: What is the duration of subsyndromal symptoms for specifier (D)? ...

Exam 3: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION What assessment is most critical in the early detection of compartment syndrome for a pt with a leg cast? Answer: Pain assessment QUESTION What is important nursing care for patients with a cast or splint? Answer: Assess for reports of burning (hotspots)can indicate a developing pressure ulcer. QUESTION How can the ...

Exam 1: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: Antipsychotic- Haloperidol? Answer: Uses: Schizophrenia, Acute sycosis S/E: Dry mouth, Sedation Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: EPS(Tremors) NMS(fever, rigidity) Contradictions: Mood stabilizers & antipsychotics Q: Atypical Antipsychotic- Aripiprazole? Answer: Uses: Schizophrenia S/E: Dryness, Weight gain, Drowsy, Sedation anticholinergic effects ...

Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS Acute anxiety - ANSWER First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders - ANSWER psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that re...

Final Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review | Weeks 5-8 Covered | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers - Chamberlain Q: Suicide in the U.S. Answer: -Approximately 2/3 of clients with depression contemplate suicide • 10-15% die by suicide -Suicide is the second leading cause of death between the ages of 10-24 years -Almost 2 million adolescents attempt suicide each year -One in four o...

Exam 2: NUR256/ NUR 256 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: Married man is attracted to co-worker, instead of admitting it, he accuses her of flirting with him. What is this? Answer: Projection Q: Agitation, restlessness, confusion, insomnia, increased HR/BP caused by an SSRI Answer: Serotonin Syndrome *stop med and call! *ANTIDOTE= PROPRANOLOL (do not take 2...

A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote communication? A Face the client at eye level when communicating. B Offer correction of incorrect client statements. C Reorient the client to date and time with each encounter. D Avoid using gestures when communicating with the client. ________________________________________ Correct Answer: A Face the client at eye level when communicating. This is because eye conta...