CST Final Practice Exam Part 1 of 2/ Update
All of the following are functions of the liver except - CORRECT ANSWERS -Produce insulin
If the saphenous vein will not be used during a CAGB, the other vessel of choice is the - CORRECT ANSWERS -Internal mammary artery
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PRN 1562 Mental Health Exam 2/ latest
2025
Valproic Acid (Depakote) - CORRECT ANSWERS -anticonvulsant also used as a mood
stabilizer
used to treat bipolar disorder. You must monitor liver function. Side effects include birth
defects
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) - CORRECT ANSWERS -Antidepressants that
increase the action of neurotransmitters by blocking their removal (reuptake) from the
synapses (spaces between nerve cells). (1)
Side effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, urine retention, tachycardia, constipation
Lithium - CORRECT ANSWERS -First line drug to treat bipolar. There is a narrow
therapeutic range that places the client at a high risk for toxicity signs of toxicity are
vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, slurred speech, and muscle weakness coma, cardiac
dysrhythmias, and death.
Agnosia definition - CORRECT ANSWERS -a symptom of dementia: The loss of
sensory ability to recognize objects
The primary symptom of PTSD is - CORRECT ANSWERS -flash backs and are often in
conjunction with substance abuse
The primary concern for Alzheimer's clients at home is? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
safety
persistent depressive disorder - CORRECT ANSWERS -Chronic Depressive mood
lasting over two years
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - CORRECT ANSWERS -Acute resolvable
depression
Delirium(confusion) is? - CORRECT ANSWERS -a neurocognitive disorder that is
always secondary to another condition. Use the assessment tool CAM
Dementia is? - CORRECT ANSWERS -a neurocognitive disorder, which is slow
progress and directly impacts a client's ability to function. Impairment in memory is a
key feature
, exacerbations are? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Periods of mental illness or dysfunction
marked by an increase in the signs, symptoms, and seriousness
ineffective coping is? - CORRECT ANSWERS -when anxiety is a maladaptive response
in an individual
s/s of an anxiety disorder - CORRECT ANSWERS -increased vial signs, urinary
urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense muscles
symptoms of severe anxiety but refuses to discuss is what kind of behavior? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -Avoidance behaviors
Agoraphobia is? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Fear and avoidance of open, public places
Assault is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS -the open threat of bodily harm
in today's society, violence is? - CORRECT ANSWERS -a serious problem
"to make up." characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle - CORRECT ANSWERS -
depression
To assess a client's potential for engaging in inappropriate behaviors - CORRECT
ANSWERS -mental status assessment
assertiveness is? - CORRECT ANSWERS -the ability to express directly one's feelings
or needs in a way that respects the rights of other people and retains the individuals
dignity is called
Neglect is: - CORRECT ANSWERS -Harm to another's health or welfare caused by
failure to provide for basic needs or placing the person's health or welfare at
unreasonable risk
Interventions when a client is at risk for suicide? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Remove
shoestrings, curtain Rods and glass items. Give the client plastic wear to eat with.
Signs of a bipolar manic episode? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Risky behavior, high self
esteem
When a client is manic the best therapeutic communication is? - CORRECT ANSWERS
-calm but firm, be consistent, short explanations, redirect energy, Identify expectations
and consequences.
Mini mental statues exam (MMSE) is used to? - CORRECT ANSWERS -assess
dementia by assessing the client's cognitive status through a series of questions such
as: word recall and following directions such as drawing a clock face
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