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NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – EXAM
3 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS –
LATEST UPDATED 2026 VERIFIED A+ GRADED
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What are the eating disorder signs parents should
watch for?
>>answer>> Perfectionism and academic excellence
Anorexia nervosa definition
>>answer>> Individuals have an intense fear of
gaining weight
Anorexia nervosa manifestations/treatment
>>answer>> ECT treatments are often effective,
extreme low body mass index, may see anxiety
disorders as well, may see electrolyte imbalances,
group and individual therapies.
What are signs and symptoms of anorexia?
>>answer>> Low weight, amenorrhea, cold
extremities, yellow skin, lanugo, peripheral edema,
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muscle weakening, constipation, cardiovascular
abnormalities, hypokalemia, decreased bone
density.
What is bulimia nervosa?
>>answer>> Binge eating between 1500 to 5000
calories within any 2-hour period that is followed by
purging.
Bulimia manifestations
>>answer>> Excessive eating, body mass
weakening from purging behavior, dental erosion,
low self-esteem, anxiety, callouses on knuckles, can
be purge/non-purge behaviors.
What to remember about eating disorders?
>>answer>> Can have both anorexia and bulimia,
need to watch daily calorie intake, and pt ready for
DC when they can eat and converse with other
because that can be stressful with these disorders.
What vital sign/lab changes need to be
monitored?
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>>answer>> Elevated BP/HR, low potassium,
irritable, angry, restless, anxious, cardiac failure
signs (bulimia).
SSRI usage
>>answer>> Used for bulimia (must be about
normal weight/not for anorexia until stable weight),
will see higher doses for bulimia patients on prozac.
Binge-eating disorder
>>answer>> Eating when not hungry, and until
uncomfortably full, low self-esteem; feelings of
loneliness, and poor coping abilities.
Withdrawals from cannabis
>>answer>> Irritability, anger, restlessness, anxiety,
insomnia, and will show negative on every test but
drug screen
Teaching of Naltrexone
>>answer>> Must be opiate-free for 10 days prior to
initiation and can be IM or pill
Methadone treatment
NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – EXAM
3 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS –
LATEST UPDATED 2026 VERIFIED A+ GRADED
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What are the eating disorder signs parents should
watch for?
>>answer>> Perfectionism and academic excellence
Anorexia nervosa definition
>>answer>> Individuals have an intense fear of
gaining weight
Anorexia nervosa manifestations/treatment
>>answer>> ECT treatments are often effective,
extreme low body mass index, may see anxiety
disorders as well, may see electrolyte imbalances,
group and individual therapies.
What are signs and symptoms of anorexia?
>>answer>> Low weight, amenorrhea, cold
extremities, yellow skin, lanugo, peripheral edema,
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muscle weakening, constipation, cardiovascular
abnormalities, hypokalemia, decreased bone
density.
What is bulimia nervosa?
>>answer>> Binge eating between 1500 to 5000
calories within any 2-hour period that is followed by
purging.
Bulimia manifestations
>>answer>> Excessive eating, body mass
weakening from purging behavior, dental erosion,
low self-esteem, anxiety, callouses on knuckles, can
be purge/non-purge behaviors.
What to remember about eating disorders?
>>answer>> Can have both anorexia and bulimia,
need to watch daily calorie intake, and pt ready for
DC when they can eat and converse with other
because that can be stressful with these disorders.
What vital sign/lab changes need to be
monitored?
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>>answer>> Elevated BP/HR, low potassium,
irritable, angry, restless, anxious, cardiac failure
signs (bulimia).
SSRI usage
>>answer>> Used for bulimia (must be about
normal weight/not for anorexia until stable weight),
will see higher doses for bulimia patients on prozac.
Binge-eating disorder
>>answer>> Eating when not hungry, and until
uncomfortably full, low self-esteem; feelings of
loneliness, and poor coping abilities.
Withdrawals from cannabis
>>answer>> Irritability, anger, restlessness, anxiety,
insomnia, and will show negative on every test but
drug screen
Teaching of Naltrexone
>>answer>> Must be opiate-free for 10 days prior to
initiation and can be IM or pill
Methadone treatment
