Mental health NUR2459 Study Guide
Exam Questions And Actual Answers.
Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of
the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice
undesirable?
a. Bradycardia
b. Amenorrhea
c. Tolerance
d. Convulsions - Answer c. Tolerance
The Maudsley approach to the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa advances which of the
following fundamental concepts?
a. The patient's family should be actively involved in each phase of treatment.
b. Parents should be prohibited from involvement in helping their child eat since there are often control
issues.
c. Adolescents need to work on developing healthy self-identities before they can begin to gain weight.
d. Individual psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. -
Answer a. The patient's family should be actively involved in each phase of treatment.
A client has sought help for his concern that he is binge eating and feels like it has "gotten out of
control." He asks the nurse what can be done to help him. Which of the following is the most accurate
response?
a. "Nothing can be done."
b. "Some medications and psychological treatments have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing binge
eating behaviors."
c. "The primary problem is obesity. I can help you set up a calorie-restricted diet."
,d. "Medications can help with weight loss, but there are no medications effective for reducing binge
eating." - Answer b. "Some medications and psychological treatments have demonstrated effectiveness
in reducing binge eating behaviors."
Which of the following physical manifestations would you expect to assess in a client suffering from
anorexia nervosa?
a. Tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia
b. Bradycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia
c. Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia
d. Tachycardia, hypotension, hypothermia - Answer c. Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia
Which medication has been used with some success in clients with anorexia nervosa?
a. Lorcaserin (Belviq)
b. Diazepam (Valium)
c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Answer c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
A client is hospitalized on the psychiatric unit with a history and current diagnosis of bulimia nervosa.
Which of the following symptoms would be congruent with this client's diagnosis?
a. Binging, purging, obesity, hyperkalemia
b. Binging, purging, normal weight, hypokalemia
c. Binging, laxative abuse, amenorrhea, severe weight loss
d. Binging, purging, severe weight loss, hyperkalemia - Answer b. Binging, purging, normal weight,
hypokalemia
A 14-year-old client has just been admitted to the psychiatric unit for anorexia nervosa. She is emaciated
and refuses to eat. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
, a. Complicated grieving
b. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements.
c. Interrupted family processes
d. Anxiety (severe) - Answer b. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized with anorexia nervosa and is severely
malnourished. The client continues to refuse to eat. What is the most appropriate response by the
nurse?
a. "You know that if you don't eat, you will die."
b. "If you continue to refuse to take food orally, you will be fed through a nasogastric tube."
c. "You might as well leave if you are not going to follow your therapy regimen."
d. "You don't have to eat if you don't want to. It is your choice." - Answer b. "If you continue to refuse
to take food orally, you will be fed through a nasogastric tube."
A hospitalized client with bulimia nervosa has stopped vomiting in the hospital and tells the nurse she is
afraid she is going to gain weight. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Don't worry. The dietitian will ensure you don't get too many calories in your diet."
b. "Don't worry about your weight. We are going to work on other problems while you are in the
hospital."
c. "I understand that you are concerned about your weight, and we will talk about the importance of
good nutrition, but for now I want you to tell me about your recent invitation to join the National Honor
Society. That's quite an accomplishment."
d. "You are not fat, and the staff will ensure that you do not gain weight while you are in the hospital,
because we know that is important to you." - Answer c. "I understand that you are concerned about
your weight, and we will talk about the importance of good nutrition, but for now I want you to tell me
about your recent invitation to join the National Honor Society. That's quite an accomplishment."
A client presents in the emergency department with complaints of suicidal ideation. The following
information is collected by the nurse. Which of these assessment findings suggests that bulimia nervosa
might be a health problem? (Select all that apply.)
Exam Questions And Actual Answers.
Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of
the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice
undesirable?
a. Bradycardia
b. Amenorrhea
c. Tolerance
d. Convulsions - Answer c. Tolerance
The Maudsley approach to the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa advances which of the
following fundamental concepts?
a. The patient's family should be actively involved in each phase of treatment.
b. Parents should be prohibited from involvement in helping their child eat since there are often control
issues.
c. Adolescents need to work on developing healthy self-identities before they can begin to gain weight.
d. Individual psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. -
Answer a. The patient's family should be actively involved in each phase of treatment.
A client has sought help for his concern that he is binge eating and feels like it has "gotten out of
control." He asks the nurse what can be done to help him. Which of the following is the most accurate
response?
a. "Nothing can be done."
b. "Some medications and psychological treatments have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing binge
eating behaviors."
c. "The primary problem is obesity. I can help you set up a calorie-restricted diet."
,d. "Medications can help with weight loss, but there are no medications effective for reducing binge
eating." - Answer b. "Some medications and psychological treatments have demonstrated effectiveness
in reducing binge eating behaviors."
Which of the following physical manifestations would you expect to assess in a client suffering from
anorexia nervosa?
a. Tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia
b. Bradycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia
c. Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia
d. Tachycardia, hypotension, hypothermia - Answer c. Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia
Which medication has been used with some success in clients with anorexia nervosa?
a. Lorcaserin (Belviq)
b. Diazepam (Valium)
c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Answer c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
A client is hospitalized on the psychiatric unit with a history and current diagnosis of bulimia nervosa.
Which of the following symptoms would be congruent with this client's diagnosis?
a. Binging, purging, obesity, hyperkalemia
b. Binging, purging, normal weight, hypokalemia
c. Binging, laxative abuse, amenorrhea, severe weight loss
d. Binging, purging, severe weight loss, hyperkalemia - Answer b. Binging, purging, normal weight,
hypokalemia
A 14-year-old client has just been admitted to the psychiatric unit for anorexia nervosa. She is emaciated
and refuses to eat. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
, a. Complicated grieving
b. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements.
c. Interrupted family processes
d. Anxiety (severe) - Answer b. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized with anorexia nervosa and is severely
malnourished. The client continues to refuse to eat. What is the most appropriate response by the
nurse?
a. "You know that if you don't eat, you will die."
b. "If you continue to refuse to take food orally, you will be fed through a nasogastric tube."
c. "You might as well leave if you are not going to follow your therapy regimen."
d. "You don't have to eat if you don't want to. It is your choice." - Answer b. "If you continue to refuse
to take food orally, you will be fed through a nasogastric tube."
A hospitalized client with bulimia nervosa has stopped vomiting in the hospital and tells the nurse she is
afraid she is going to gain weight. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Don't worry. The dietitian will ensure you don't get too many calories in your diet."
b. "Don't worry about your weight. We are going to work on other problems while you are in the
hospital."
c. "I understand that you are concerned about your weight, and we will talk about the importance of
good nutrition, but for now I want you to tell me about your recent invitation to join the National Honor
Society. That's quite an accomplishment."
d. "You are not fat, and the staff will ensure that you do not gain weight while you are in the hospital,
because we know that is important to you." - Answer c. "I understand that you are concerned about
your weight, and we will talk about the importance of good nutrition, but for now I want you to tell me
about your recent invitation to join the National Honor Society. That's quite an accomplishment."
A client presents in the emergency department with complaints of suicidal ideation. The following
information is collected by the nurse. Which of these assessment findings suggests that bulimia nervosa
might be a health problem? (Select all that apply.)
