Nsg322 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NSG322 / NSG 322 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Behavioral Health Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: nursing considerations for antidepressants Answer: 1. can increase suicidal thoughts in the first few weeks of treatment 2. they have a slow onset and must be tapered off 3. may cause weight gain and decreased BP Question: what is important to know about MAOI's and if the client wants to take an additional antidepressant ...

Exam 2: NSG322 / NSG 322 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Behavioral Health Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: what is the lack of emotional concern about loss of neurological function? Answer: la belle indifference Question: factitious disorder imposed on self Answer: consciously pretends to be ill to meet emotional needs Question: complications of factitious disorder Answer: could inflict self-injury, such as sel...

Exam 3: NSG322 / NSG 322 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Behavioral Health Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: lithium important considerations Answer: do not take NSAIDs (acetaminophen is ok), no diuretics, maintain consistent fluid intake, take with meals, check thyroid and renal function consistently Question: how to help prevent relapse in bipolar patients Answer: avoid alcohol and caffeine (energy drinks), medication adherence...

Exam 3: NSG 322/ NSG322 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Behavioral Health Nursing Complete Review | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What is Cyclothymic Disorder? Answer: Hypomania alternates with symptoms of mild to moderate depression for at least 2 years (adults). Rapid cycling is possible. Q: What is Hypomania? Answer: Low level, less dramatic mania. Euphoric, with increased functioning, usually accompanied by excessive activity and energy. ...

Exam 3: NSG 322/ NSG322 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Behavioral Health Nursing Complete Guide | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) Answer: tertiary intervention directed toward a group that has experienced a crisis; offers individuals a safe place to share thoughts to lessen the impact of the event, facilitate recovery and restore functioning Q: abuse and neglect is prevalent among Answer: all groups of peop...

Exam 2: NSG 322/ NSG322 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Behavioral Health Nursing Complete Guide | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: symptoms of PTSD Answer: 1. re-experiencing symptoms 2. avoidance behavior 3. neg changes in cognition and mood 4. alt arousal and act Q: re-experiencing symptoms (PTSD) Answer: -Flashbacks -Bad dreams -Frightening thoughts. Q: avoidance behaviors Answer: -Staying away from places, events, or objects tha...

Exam 1: NSG 322/ NSG322 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Behavioral Health Nursing Complete Review | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What did mental health parity laws do? Answer: Removed barriers to care and improved affordability of care. Q: Is availability of mental health care limited? Answer: Yes. Q: How does social culture and norms shape our view of mental illness? Answer: They influence how we view those with mental illness or unu...

Exam 2: NSG 322/ NSG322 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Behavioral Health Nursing Complete Review | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What are the characteristics of Schizotypal Personality Disorder? Answer: Magical thinking, odd speech, strange behavior, eccentric dress, desire for meaningful relationships, severe social anxiety. Q: What are the key challenges of Schizotypal Personality Disorder? Answer: Severe social anxiety, interpersonal deficits, ...

Exam 1: NSG 322/ NSG322 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Behavioral Health Nursing Complete Guide | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: SAMHSA's Six Key Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach Answer: -safety -collab and mutuality -trustworthiness and transparency -empowerment, voice, and choice -peer support -cultural, historical, and gender issues Q: clients rights under the law Answer: -Right to treatment -Right to refuse treatment -Right to i...