When is the onset of nms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip. - Answer- A. Vita...

EPPP-Psychopharmacology All Answers Correct Depression Types - Endogenous Depression: Depression with genetic or biological causes. - Exogenous Depression: Depression due to external causes (e.g., life events). Antidepressants - Norpramin: Falls under the category of Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). - Tofranil (Imipramine): Used to treat enuresis in children over six years old. - Generic Name for Effexor: Venlafaxine. - Common Older Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs): Marplan, Nardil, Par...

What should you not do when advocating for a patient? - ANSWER Judge or confront What class of medication is contraindicated with tics? - ANSWER Stimulants What should you provide for prior to assessing abuse victims? - ANSWER A safe environment What are your actions if a child reports abuse? - ANSWER First interview separately from parents then report to CPS What should you do if a child plays with toys in a way that you suspect abuse? - ANSWER Report to CPS In what setting as an...

PMHNP CERTIFICATION EXAM TEST Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) - CORRECT ANSWER-D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Count the risk...

PMHNP Boards Scientific Foundation and Advance Practice Skills 212 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following is a contraindication to benzodiazepines? a. Acute alcohol intoxication b. Acute narrow angle glaucoma c. Psychosis d. All the above - CORRECT ANSWER a. Acute alcohol intoxication In the pharmacological treatment of psychosis, when antipsychotics are administered, which block dopamine, a secondary effect is blocking in another tract, which causes potential prolactin...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) to help lower the dopamine receptor blockade? A. Dantrolene (Dantrium) B. Benztropine (Cogentin) C. Bromocriptine (Parlodel) D. Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) - Answer- C. Bromocriptine (Parlodel) A 74 y/o female present for an evaluation. The psychiatric nurse practitioner has the patient complete the mini mental status examination and clock drawing. The patient is un...

PMHNP Exam 341 Questions with Verified Answers What is dissemination? - CORRECT ANSWER Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Moderate cognitive impairment What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system? - CORRECT ANSWER Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's W...

A patient is being treated for schizophrenia with olanzapine. Which of the following is the most common side effect of olanzapine? a. Increase waist circumference b. Extrapyramidal side effects (5HT2A) c. Increase lipids d. Metabolic Syndrome D Your patient with bipolar disorder is admitted to a medical hospital. The internist contacts your office and asks whether the lithium you prescribed him is affecting his EKG. How do you respond? A. Lithium can prolong the QT interval B. Lithium...

Risk of Schizophrenia in monozygotic twins is? - ANSWER 46-50% Family hx risk of schizophrenia - ANSWER 10x risk with 1st degree relative brain changes in schizophrenia - ANSWER increase in ventricular volume (enlarged cerebral ventricles) Hippocampus volume decrease, 4% smaller Decreased electrical activity in frontal lobes Decrease glutamate and GABA release. Decreased total brain volume functional neuroimaging findings of schizophrenia - ANSWER Abnormal function of frontal corti...

Which ethnic group views mental illness as an imbalance between an individuals' relationship with world? Native American Which ethnic group has the highest incidence of suicidal attempt and completion? Native American Cultural syndrome is A culturally expected response to a stressor A culturally expected response to a stressor is called Cultural Syndrome How should multicultural teaching be conducted? Ethnospecific If a patient is regularly taking Kava, what lab ...