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1. How do you care for a per- - reorient them to reality
son with schizophrenia? - ensure medication adherence
- help the family
recognize early s/s
2. What are the positive - hallucinations
symptoms of schizophre- - delusions
nia? - disorganized speech
- disorganized thinking
- disorganized behavior
3. What are the negative - flat affect
symptoms of schizophre- - social withdrawal
nia? - lack of motivation
- lack of speech or thought
4. What is an example of visu- " there are snakes crawling on the walls"
al hallucination?
" a shadow became a menacing black dog"
5. What is an example of ther- " Are the voices frightening?"
apeutic communication for
a patient with auditory hal- "What are they telling you?"
lucination?
" Do you believe the voices?"
6. What do you want to pro- - refer to a grief counseling or support group
vide for a patient who is - encourage activities that will promote
grieving? self-worth/esteem
- encourage them to share their feelings
7. If a patient with grief states - ensure safety
" I wish I was dead" what - watch for suicide precaution
should. you ensure?
8. How should you care for a - decrease environmental stimuli
patient with dementia? - provide a routine schedule
9. - benzodiazepines (lorazepam, diazepam, and
chlordiazepoxide)
, Milestone 2 Retake (2023)
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What medication do you
give for alcohol withdraw-
al?
10. What do you want to mon- - seizures
itor for while taking benzo-
diazepines for alcohol with-
drawal?
11. What medication do you - narcan/naloxone
give for a patient with opi-
oid overdose?
12. S/S of opioid overdose? - decreased respiration
- decreased LOC
13. If you combine buprenor- - watch for respiratory depression
phine and naloxone, what
do you want to look out
for?
14. If a patient comes into the - safety plan is set in place regardless of the
ER and is suspected of do- restraining order
mestic violence, what do
you want to make sure the
patient has?
15. What are some therapeutic - gain trust
communication for abuse - show no judgement
victim? - do not give advice
- offer support
16. How do you manage a - take control of the situation
patient in the escalation - provide directions in a firm, calm voice
phase? - direct client to time-out in quiet room or area
- communicate that aggressive behavior is not
acceptable
- show of force
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