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A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows that the next step would be which of the following? Selected Answer: B. Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI.  Question 2 0 out of 1 points Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients ...

The 1/2 life of lithium is about? 24 hours Fluoxetine is the SSRI with the ______ WD risk? lowest due to long half life What antipsychotics are good for pts who miss doses of their meds? Antipsychotics with long half-lives: 1. Cariprazine(Vrylar): (2-4 days-active metabolites up to 3 weeks) 2. Abilify (3 days) 3. Brexipiprazole (4 days) 4. Pimozide (4-5 days) 5. Pimavanserin (2 days, active metabolites 8 days) Disulfiram's alcohol interactions persist for up to how ...

NURS 660 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Review 2023. Know the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, where they originate from, and what medications treat these symptoms. Positive symptoms:  psychosis, hallucinations, delusions  Mesolimbic origin  Medications: D2 antagonists Negative symptoms:  more related to mood disturbance, apathy, anhedonia, neuroleptic dysphoria, cognitive blunting  Mesocortical/prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, reward circuit origins ...

A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia. During the initial interview, the client takes off his belt and screams, “A snake!” Which of the following responses is appropriate? a. “You know that is you belt and not a snake, don’t you?” b. “Your belt doesn’t look like a snake.” c. “This is your belt. I understand how this is scary for you.” d. “Why do you think your belt is a snake?” 2. A nurse working in the emergency department is assessing a client w...

ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH 2019 WITH NGN (Questions and Answers with Rationale, 100% Correct) A nurse is caring for a group of patients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report? A client was administered one-half of the prescribed dose of medication Rationale: An incident report is a recording of any occurrence that does not meet the standard of care. The nurse should report medication errors using the facility's incident or occurrence form. A nurs...

A 63-year-old man has a 4-minute period of documented expressive aphasia that completely resolved. A workup reveals 70% left internal carotid stenosis and a 50% right internal carotid stenosis. In addition to best medical management, which of the following is the most appropriate treatment? - A. Left CEA An 84-year-old woman has diabetes and congestive heart failure that is refractory to medical treatment. A right carotid bruit is detected on physical examination. A duplex study suggests a ...

A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected Answer: C-II drug.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered: Selected Answer: Once a day.  Question 3 0 out of 1 points The NP is examining ...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

Progressive Care RN A v1 Exam 2024 Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? -Answer-Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? -Answer-Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? -Answer-Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient sh...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH REAL EXAM 70 QUESTINS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AGRADE LATEST UPDATES 1. A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia. During the initial interview, the client takes off his belt and screams, “A snake!” Which of the following responses is appropriate? a. “You know that is you belt and not a snake, don’t you?” b. “Your belt doesn’t look like a snake.” c. “This is your belt. I understand how this is scary for you.” d. “Why do you think your belt is a...