Lithium toxicity - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Georgette's LMR PMHNP Certification Exam What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? - Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? - Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? - cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? - 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism - Decreased TSH Increased T...

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NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam - Questions and Answers Cyclothymic disorder Cyclothymic disorder, symptoms of hypomania alternate with symptoms of mild to moderate depression for at least 2 years in adults and 1 year in children. Hypomania and depression symptoms do not meet the criteria for either bipolar II or major depression, yet the symptoms are disturbing enough to cause social and occupational impairment. Assessment guidelines for bipolar disorder 1. Assess whether the pt is a danger to se...

Lithium toxicity, seizure activity

A nurse in a community health center is teaching families of clients who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) about expected clinical manifestations. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? A. Repeatedly talks about traumatic incident B. Sleeps excessively C. Experiences feelings of isolation D. Uses repetitive speech ----CORRECT ANSWER------C. Experiences feelings of isolation Clients who have PTSD often feel estranged and detached from others. A nurse is r...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2024/25 100% solved -Graded A+ NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam (Latest-2024/2025, 100 Q & A) / NRNP 6675N Midterm Exam / NRNP6675 Midterm Exam / NRNP-6675N Midterm Exam: Walden University | 100% Verified Q & A | Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the ...

Georgettes LMR study set/PMHNP Review items (Latest 2023/2024) Questions & Verified Answers-When questions ask for a priority action...think about... - ABC, airway breathing, circulation Maslows hierarchy If undecided on an answer due to high similarities, choose: - the umbrella answer What is the most common side effect of olanzapine/zyprexa - metabolic syndrome what is the difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics - Atypical 5HT2A specific 1st psychotic break... two a...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...

Lithium labs - level, NA, Ca, P, EKG, Creatinine, Urinalysis, CBC, TSH bipolar meds: depression - lurasidone (13+), olanzapine + fluoxetine (10+)(symbyax) bipolar acute and mixed mania - aripiprazole, risperidone, olanzapine (13+), quetiapine (acute only), asenapine (10+) classic mood stabilizers - Lamotrigine (excellent medication to use), lithium, Depakote (avoid in females if possible due to PCOS and Pregnancy), Tegretol, Trileptal (no evidence for true Bipolar disorder) anti-depr...