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Exam 3 Week 5 & 6: NR548 / NR 548 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: What can affect the interpretation of the results of the MSE Answer: Culture, native language, educational level, literacy, and social factors. Question: A critical competency PMHNP must have when assessing for psychiatric diagnosis Answer: Cultural competence Question: ...

A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication and notify the provider? a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). The client's potassium...

Final Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review | Weeks 5-8 Covered | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers - Chamberlain Q: Suicide in the U.S. Answer: -Approximately 2/3 of clients with depression contemplate suicide • 10-15% die by suicide -Suicide is the second leading cause of death between the ages of 10-24 years -Almost 2 million adolescents attempt suicide each year -One in four o...

A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote communication? A Face the client at eye level when communicating. B Offer correction of incorrect client statements. C Reorient the client to date and time with each encounter. D Avoid using gestures when communicating with the client. ________________________________________ Correct Answer: A Face the client at eye level when communicating. This is because eye conta...

Exam 3: NR548/ NR 548 (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) Psychiatric Assessment for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review |Weeks 5-6 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: individual who presents with an extremely rapid and pressured speech with constant interruptions may be experiencing __________ or __________ Answer: hypomania or mania Q: An absence of speech is seen with some diagnoses such as ___________ Answer: dementia ...

Exam 3: NR548/ NR 548 (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) Psychiatric Assessment for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review |Weeks 5-6 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: individual who presents with an extremely rapid and pressured speech with constant interruptions may be experiencing __________ or __________ Answer: hypomania or mania Q: An absence of speech is seen with some diagnoses such as ___________ Answer: dementia Q: non-sensical speech is oft...

Final Exam: NR566/ NR 566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Complete Guide – (Weeks 5-8) - (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) - Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: What is the mechanism of action of Rivastigmine (Exelon)? mild to moder- ate dementia (memory loss and mental changes) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease Answer: acts centrally for both acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase, thereby potentially increa...

Exam 3: NSG550 / NSG 550 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Acetylcholine receptor antibody test Answer: Used to diagnose acquired myasthenia gravis and monitor pt response to immunosuppressive therapy. MG is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies that block or destroy receptors for Ach. MG s/s=muscle weakness and fatigue Q: Cholinesterase Answer: Identify patients with PChE def...

Final Exam: NR547/ NR 547 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers- Chamberlain Q: Independent risk factor for dementia Answer: Depression therefore it is important to evaluate cognitive function when depression is suspected. Older clients may have associated memory loss, slowed processing, or impaired executive functioning. Q: Assessing Depression in Patients with Dementia ...

Final Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review | Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain Q: Independent risk factor for dementia Answer: Depression therefore it is important to evaluate cognitive function when depression is suspected. Older clients may have associated memory loss, slowed processing, or impaired executive functioning. Q: Assessing Depression in Patients with Dementia Answer: Self-repo...

Midterm Exam: NR546/ NR 546 Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 2024 / 2025 Update | Questions and Verified Answers | New!! – Chamberlain Q: What diagnosis has a diagnosis of psychosis as a feature? Answer: mania depression cognitive disorders dementia Q: What are some positive symptoms? Answer: Hallucinations Delusions Thought disorder Hostility Excitability Q: What are some Negative symptoms? Answer: Affective flattening Alogia Anhe...