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NUR 2488 Rasmussen Exam 2, Fall 2017

1. Common symptoms of depression
Answer

Suicidal ideations, lack of judgement, memory difficulty, difficulty with simple taks, difficulty
making decisions, feelings of helplessness, questioning the meaning of life, feelings of
worthlessness, anhedonia



2. Risk for suicide, questions to ask patient

Answer

have you thought about hurking/killing yourself, do you have a plan, how would you carry out
that plan



3. High risk for suicide

Answer

Psychiatric disorder with severe symptoms of acute precipitating event protective factors not
relevant, Potentially lethal suicide attempt or persistent ideation with strong intent or suicide
rehearsal



4. nursing diagnosis for depression patients



When a patient is mute, use the technique of making observations



"There are many new pictures on the wall" or "You are wearing your new shoes.". Use simple,
concrete words.

,Allow time for the patient to respond. Listen for covert messages and ask about suicide plans

Answer

"Have you had thoughts of killing or harming yourself in any way?". Avoid platitudes such as,
"Things will look up" or "Everyone gets down once in a while."



5. communication interventions in depression
Answer

Help the patient question under- lying assumptions and beliefs and consider an alternate
explanation to problems.



Work with the patient to identify cognitive distortions that encourage negative
self-appraisal. Encourage activities that can raise self-esteem. Identify the need for
(a) problem-solving skills, (b) coping skills, and (c) assertiveness skills. Discuss physical
activities the patient enjoys.
Encourage formation of supportive relationships, such as through support groups, therapy, and
peer support. Provide information referrals, when needed, for spiritual/religious information
(e.g., readings, programs, tapes, community resources).

6. Interventions for physical needs in depressed patients

Answer

Offer small,



high-calorie, and high-protein snacks frequently throughout the day and evening, Weigh the
patient weekly and observe the patient's eating patterns, Provide periods of rest after activities,
Monitor intake and output, especially bowel movements, Evaluate the need for laxatives and
enemas.

7. Commonly used SSRI's
Answer

Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline

, 8. Commonly used TCA's
Answer

Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Nortriptyline, Trimipramine



9. Commonly Used MAOI's

Answer

isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline



10. Potential effects of norepinephrine blockers

Answer

Decreased depression, Tremors, Tachycardia, Erectile and/or ejaculatory dysfunction



11. Potential effects of specific epinephrine blockers

Answer

Antipsychotic effect, Postural hypotension, Dizziness, Reflux tachycardia, Ejaculatory
dysfunction and/or impotence, Memory dysfunction



12. Potential effects of specific norepinephrine blockers
Answer

priapism



13. Potential effects of serotonin receptor blocker

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