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NSG 552 EXAM 3 Wilkes University ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+ What is pramipexole? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dopamine receptor agonist Ropinerole (Requip) - CORRECT ANSWER-dopamine agonist (PD) Acute anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - CORRECT ANSWER- Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advi...

Exam 1: NSG552 / NSG 552 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Characteristics of antipsychotic medications; -Low potency Answer: Low potency means low affinity to dopamine receptors, meaning increased doses are required. -High incidence of antiadrenergic, anticholinergic and antihistaminic side effects -Lower risk of EPS -More lethal in overdose due to QTC prolongation ex; thorazine, mellaril Q: Character...

NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE Question 1 Yesterday, a client with schizophrenia began treatment with haloperidol (Haldol). Today, the nurse notices that the client is holding his head to one side and complaining of neck and jaw spasms. What should the nurse do? A Assume that the client is posturing. B Tell the client to lie down and relax. Evaluate the client for adverse reactions to haloperidol. Put the client...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: First-generation antipsychotics are also referred to as conventional antipsychotics and typical antipsychotics. These drugs are strong ____________ of the ________ for dopamine Answer: antagonists (blocking agents), D2 receptors Question: examples of first generation antipsychotics Answer: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Haloperidol (Haldol) ...

The nurse is administering an aluminum-based antacid to a patient. Which side effect of this drug should the student consider? A) Rebound hyperacidity B) Acute constipation C) Chronic indigestion D) Dumping syndrome {{Correct Ans- A) Rebound hyperacidity The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto- Bismol) at home for several weeks, During the morning assessment, the nurse notices the patient has blue gums while doing the oral assessment....

Exam 1: NURS660/ NURS 660 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam| Grade A | Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville What is the dosage for brexpiprazole (Rexulti) Answer: 2-4 mg daily Question What is the dosing schedule for brexpiprazole (Rexulti) Answer: 1 mg daily for 1-4 days increase to 2 mg daily for 5-7 days Day 8 maximum dose 4 mg daily Question What is clozaril used for Answer: Treatment resistant schizophrenia Redu...

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...

● DSM definition of mental disorder/ illness ○ A mental disorder is a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning. ○ Mental disorders are usually associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities ● Major historical landmarks/ key...

Exam 1: NUR 3128 (Latest Update) Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology in Nursing 2| Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Diabetes insipidus polyuria specific gravity Answer: urine specific gravity less than 1.005 (Normal 1.005 - 1.030) Q: Diabetes insipidus polyuria osmolality Answer: Urine osmolality less than 200 mOsm/kg (Normal 250-900 mOsm/kg) Q: Diabetes insipidus clinical findings Answer: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Nocturia, Thirst, t...

NUR2407 / NUR 2407 Pharmacology Exam 1 2023 Rasmussen. What nursing intervention is appropriate for a 70-year-old female patient receiving lithium? - Monitor Fluid and Sodium Intake A nurse is caring fora patient who is taking lithium for mania. The nurse’s assessment includes a notation of a lithium serum level of 2.4 mEq/L. The nurse anticipates seeing what? - clonic movements •serum levels of 2-2.5 mEq/L may produce ataxia, clonic movements, possible seizures and hypotension* The n...