Cmn 350 exam 2 questions Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. correct answer: B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are related to: a. not taking the drug a...

Symptoms of a Manic Episode correct answer: elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated self-esteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last _______ to meet diagnostic criteria of mania correct answer: 1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes correct answer: - be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli reinforce reality keep away...

Normal Extrapyramidal System correct answer: -normal coordination of involuntary movement -involuntary movement supports voluntary movement while walking -balance of ACh and DA is required for normal functioning Parkinson's and EPSE correct answer: Parkinson's is progressive, chronic, degenerative with unknown cause Associated symptoms: difficulty swallowing, drooling, weight loss, choking, impaired breathing, urinary rtn, constipation Imbalance with Ach and dopamine (too much ACh...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and Answers All Correct A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptom...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and Answers All Correct A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and Answers All Correct A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are ...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers Symptoms of a Manic Episode - Answer-elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated self-esteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last _______ to meet diagnostic criteria of mania - Answer-1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes - Answer-- be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli rein...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers Symptoms of a Manic Episode - Answer-elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated selfesteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last _______ to meet diagnostic criteria of mania - Answer-1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes - Answer-- be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli reinf...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers Symptoms of a Manic Episode - Answer-elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated self- esteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last to meet diagnostic criteria of mania - Answer-1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes - Answer-- be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli reinforce re...

Symptoms of a Manic Episode - Answer-elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated selfesteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last _______ to meet diagnostic criteria of mania - Answer-1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes - Answer-- be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli reinforce reality keep away from exits Sign of manic...