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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck||ISBN NO-10 2,ISBN NO-13 978-8|| All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck Test Bank , All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+: UNIT 1 Current Theories and Practice • 1. Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing • 2. Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology • 3. Psychosocial Theories and Therapy • 4. Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Pr...

Test Bank Psychiatric Mental Health NursiPsychiatric Mental Health Nursing Concepts of Care in Evidence-Based Practice 10th Edition Townsend Test Bank Chapter 1. The Concept of Stress Adaptation MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A client has experienced the death of a close family member and at the same time becomes unemployed. The client’s 6-month score on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire is 110. The nurse: A. Understands the client is at risk for significant stress-related illness. B. C. D. Det...

when should we complete blood testing with use of lithium? (Ans- early in therapy- every 2-3 days, until a therapeutic dose has been established, then long term-every 3 to 6 months therapeutic level of lithium (Ans- 0.8-1.4 mEq/L toxic level of lithium (Ans- greater than 1.5 mEq/L when can we start to see side effects of lithium? (Ans- when the drug is at a therapeutic level. they are expected. what are the side effects of lithium (therapeutic level)? (Ans- GI effects, trem...

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-...

NCLEX NGN RN / NGN NCLEX ACTUAL EXAM MAY 2023 EXAM| 300 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES| 100% CORRECT QUESTION The client with schizophrenia says to the nurse, " I was walking down the street and really enjoyed the weather, but carrots are probably my favorite vegetable. did the ocean always look blue?" the nurse recognizes the statement as an example of which of the following? 1 associative looseness 2 concrete thinking 3 tangentiality 4 word salad Answer:...

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 1 dopaminergic agent - Answer levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent - Answer benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor - Answer donepezil Immunomodulators - Answer interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs - Answer phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs - Answer oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates - Answer Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs - Answer baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antips...

Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? a. III b. IV c. V d. VI - CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-making....

what are some psychiatric historical events that have occurred in the early psychiatric era? - ANSWER-18th century- state asylums created, 600,000 residents were in them, 1st school or psychiatric nursing was created in 1882, deinstitutionalization, shift in role of the nurse from custodial care to professional care. explain what early use of phenothiazine was for in early psych nursing. - ANSWER-it was discovered to help control psychotic behaviors and improve/ clear thinking. what were t...

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 1 dopaminergic agent - Answer levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent - Answer benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor - Answer donepezil Immunomodulators - Answer interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs - Answer phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs - Answer oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates - Answer Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs - Answer baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antips...

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 1 dopaminergic agent - Answer levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent - Answer benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor - Answer donepezil Immunomodulators - Answer interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs - Answer phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs - Answer oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates - Answer Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs - Answer baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antipsychotics - Answer low potency:...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Assessment Explain the clinical signifcance of the Stystematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder: STEP-BD) - ANSWER As more contempts are tried with SSRIs to relieve depressive symptoms, the client becomes more treatment resistant leading to poor outcomes. Explain the clinical significance of the Sequenced Treatment Alternative to Relieve Depression STAR D - ANSWER St...

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients' rights? A. Prohibited a patient from using the telephone B. In patient's presence, opened a package mailed to patient C. Remained within arm's length of patient with homicidal ideation D. Permitted a patient with psychosis to refuse oral psychotropic medication. - ANSWER-A. Prohibited a patient from using telephone A psychiatric nurse discusses rules of...