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NU664C Study Guide for Midterm Exam Already Verified A+ Know the route of administration for newer agent asenapine (Saphris) and what instructions should be given to the patient regarding administration. Route- Sublingual Not to eat or drink for 10 minutes after medication administration Not to swallow or chew the capsule. Asenapine is an atypical antipsychotic (serotonin-dopamine antagonist, as a mood stabilizer). Asenapine is not absorbed after swallowing (less than 2% bioavailable...

Short-Term Goals/Treatments Focus is not increased function, but restoration of function. Should have potential to reduce sx and develop coping skills (if stressor lies outside the control of the client). Intermediate Goals/Treatments Focus on transferring progress already made to a different setting/relationship. Anything that builds up a short-term goal. Long-Term Goals Implications of change in deeply ingrained patterns and responses. Deep intrapsychic conflicts may be resolv...

EBT Exam Elaboration |Question and Answer| 100% Correct Why use a unified protocol? *Ans* - high co-morbidity between anxiety and depression - treatments are effective for one d/o and another - common pathways to both types of d/o - Manual are too complex to be used correctly What is the unified protocol? *Ans* - extracts common principles form empirically based treatments - there are different versions: Linehan's DBT (learning skills to deal with emotional problems), Hayes' Accept...

Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry 12th Edition by Robert Boland, Marcia Verduin, Pedro Ruiz - Complete, Elaborated and Latest(Test Bank)Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry 12th Edition by Robert Boland, Marcia Verduin, Pedro Ruiz - Complete, Elaborated and Latest(Test Bank) ISBN-10 9 ISBN-13 978-9 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Clinical Psychiatry 1. Examination and Diagnosis of the Psychiatric Patient 1.1 The Adult Patient 1.2 Children and Adolescents 1.3 Geriatric Pati...

NR 546 Advanced Pharmacology MIDTERM STUDYGUIDE WEEK 1-4 Revised Latest. Typical antipsychotics (conventional) (FGA)  Treats positive (+) symptoms only appropriate for the acute and chronic management of schizophrenia and psychosis.  Non-selectively blocks dopamine D2 receptors, specifically in mesolimbic pathway; also blocks Ach (Muscarinic), histamine, NE Five main SE of FGAs  Sedation  Postural Hypotension  Lower seizure threshold  Anticholinergic side effects ...

PMHNP ANCC IQ DOMAIN 3 answered all correctly answered; latest updated summer 2022. Research utilization process critique, synthesize, apply, measure Reviewing Evidence before Translation 1. Review several randomized control studies of the same results 2. Review several non randomized control studies of the same result -Single randomized controlled trials or non randomized trials are level 2 evidence as far as intervention effectiveness Domains of Implementing Evidence Based Researc...

Positive Romberg Sign - (r/t etoh) loss of balance that occurs when closing the eyes ETOH withdrawal delirium may result in? - Seizures or death DSM Severity for ETOH - Mild = 2-3 sx Moderate = 4-5 sx Severe = >= 6 sx DSM ETOH Remission Criteria - Early = >3 mos & <12 mos Substantial Remission = >12 mos Screening & Early Intervention scale for SUD - SBIRT Screening, Brief Intervention & Refereal to Treatment CAGE - Cut down Annoyed Guilty Eye-O...

14. The family of Mr. Moore, 90 years old, meets with the nurse practitioner to discuss a change in the care of Mr. Moore. He appears to be less comfortable, more irritable, and has less appetite. He has diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney disease, and chronic colitis. The family and practitioner agree that Mr. Moore is not near end of life, and yet there is not an apparent cure for his conditions. The nurse practitioner discusses palliative care for Mr. Moore. Why mig...

Level 3 - RNSG 2213 - Review for Exam 2 (Ch. 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, & 23) - Questions, Answers and Rationales A patient asks a nurse, "What are neurotransmitters? My doctor says mine are out of balance." The best reply would be: a. "You must feel relieved to know that your problem has a physical basis." b. "Neurotransmitters are chemicals that pass messages between brain cells." c. "It is a high-level concept to explain. You should ask the doctor to tell you more." d. "Neurotran...

Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry 12th Edition by Robert Boland, Marcia Verduin, Pedro Ruiz - Complete, Elaborated and Latest(Test Bank)Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry 12th Edition by Robert Boland, Marcia Verduin, Pedro Ruiz - Complete, Elaborated and Latest(Test Bank) ISBN-10 9 ISBN-13 978-9 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Clinical Psychiatry 1. Examination and Diagnosis of the Psychiatric Patient 1.1 The Adult Patient 1.2 Children and Adolescents 1.3 Geriatric Pati...