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PSYCH EOR Exam Study Questions and Answers 2024 Top Graded
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What is the treatment of choice for refractory schizophrenia? 
A: Haloperidol 
B: Clozapine 
C: Risperidone 
D: Fluphenazine 
E: Lithium - B: Clozapine has come to be the accepted as the treatment of choice in patients with schizophrenia that is refractory to other treatment methods 
 
A 52 year old Caucasian female is brought to the emergency room by her brother who found her unconscious in her living room this afternoon. He reports that this is not the first time that this has happened, and he...
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MH701 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers
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MH701 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers 
 
1 in 6 hospital admissions are due to _______________which is directly linked to polypharmacy - ANSWER an adverse drug reaction 
 
Antipsychotic drugs remain first-line in treatment of ______________, even in the elderly. - ANSWER acute psychosis 
 
Are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and cholinesterase inhibitors the same thing - ANSWER Yes. 
 
At what stage of Alzheimer's disease does mild cognitive impairment de...
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NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+
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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-...
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Final Exam: NUR 2488/ NUR2488 Mental Health Review (2023/2024)| Questions and Verified Answers- Rasmussen
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Final Exam: NUR 2488/ NUR2488 Mental Health Review (2023/2024)| Questions and Verified Answers- Rasmussen 
 
 
1.	Which client diagnosis should the nurse associate with a decrease in GABA? 
 
 
~	Answer: Panic disorder 
 
 
 
2.	A client is diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. Which medication is prescribed for anxiety? 
 
 
~	Answer: Diazepam 
 
 
 
3.	The nurse is observing the movements of a client receiving chlorpromazine. The client continually paces and rocks back and forth when sitting. The n...
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Test Bank The Psychiatric Interview 4th Edition Carlat
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Test Bank The Psychiatric Interview 4th Edition Carlat 
1-Chapter 3) The Initial Interview: A Preview Chapter 2: Logistic Preparations: What to Do Before the Interview ............................................................................................................ 2 
Chapter 3: The Therapeutic Alliance: What It Is, Why It's Important, and How to Establish It ... 2 
Chapter 4-Chapter 5 : Asking Questions I: How to Approach Threatening Topics Chapter 5: Asking Questions II: Tricks for...
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Exam 2 Mental Health Galen with complete solution
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Lithium - ANSWER-Mood stabilizer, used for treatment of bipolar disorder 
Narrow therapeutic window 
Lithium Levels - ANSWER-0.4-1.0 therapeutic 
1.5 mild toxicity 
1.5-2.0 advanced toxicity 
2.0- 2.5 severe toxicity 
> 2.5 death 
Signs & Symptoms of Lithium Toxicity - ANSWER-Thirst, Tremors, Vomiting, 
Diarrhea, Muscle Weakness 
Bipolar II Disorder - ANSWER-Episodes of hypomania (elation, high energy, but 
less than bipolar I) 
Does not experience psychosis 
Bipolar I Disorder - ANSWER-Episo...
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UPDATED WILKES NSG 552 Exam 3 2024/2025| 139 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED
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WILKES NSG 552 Exam 3 2024| 139 QUESTIONS WITH 
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What are ADHD stimulant medications? - CORRECT ANSWER Methylphenidate 
(Ritalin); 
Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin); 
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall); 
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) 
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - CORRECT ANSWER 1st line stimulant; 
Don't give with preexisting heart disease 
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action - CORRECT ANSWER Boosts DE, 
NE, SA 
What ADHD stimulant med...
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Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
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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....
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NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022/23 100% solved -Graded A+
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NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...
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TEST BANK Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
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Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 
Cheryl L. Pollard, and Sonya L. Jakubec 
3rd Edition 
extra per year? 
Table of Contents 
Chapter 01 Mental Health and Mental Illness 1 
Chapter 02 Historical Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 13 
Chapter 03 Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Care Within Various Settings 19 
Chapter 04 Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice 32 
Chapter 05 Understanding Responses to Stress 47 
Chapter 06 The ...
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