NUR 256 PSYCH EXAM 3 GALEN
PROFESSIONAL EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW
GRADED A+
◉ What does cognitive therapy aim to change? Answer: It focuses on
changing automatic thoughts that contribute to negative thinking
patterns.
◉ What is the Recovery Model in mental health? Answer: A model
that empowers patients to take control of their lives and manage
their mental illness.
◉ When is ECT indicated for treating mania? Answer: When a client
does not tolerate medications, fails to respond to them, or is at risk
due to dangerous behavior.
◉ What is the therapeutic range for Lithium? Answer: 0.6-1.2
mEq/L.
◉ What are common side effects of Lithium? Answer: Mild tremors,
nausea/vomiting, dry mouth, polyuria, fatigue, and weight gain.
, ◉ What are signs of Lithium toxicity? Answer: Persistent
nausea/vomiting, severe diarrhea, ataxia, blurred vision, tinnitus,
and mental confusion.
◉ What should patients on Lithium be educated about? Answer: To
take it regularly, maintain dietary sodium, drink adequate water, and
notify providers of vomiting/diarrhea.
◉ What is the indication for Valproic Acid in bipolar disorder?
Answer: Used for treating manic episodes.
◉ What is the therapeutic range for Valproic Acid? Answer: 50-150
mcg/mL.
◉ What is Olanzapine (Zyprexa) indicated for? Answer: Acute manic
episodes, management of bipolar disorder, and agitation associated
with mania.
◉ What should patients be educated about when taking Olanzapine?
Answer: Do not discontinue abruptly, rise slowly to prevent
orthostatic hypotension, use sunblock outdoors, and report
symptoms like sore throat or fever.
PROFESSIONAL EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW
GRADED A+
◉ What does cognitive therapy aim to change? Answer: It focuses on
changing automatic thoughts that contribute to negative thinking
patterns.
◉ What is the Recovery Model in mental health? Answer: A model
that empowers patients to take control of their lives and manage
their mental illness.
◉ When is ECT indicated for treating mania? Answer: When a client
does not tolerate medications, fails to respond to them, or is at risk
due to dangerous behavior.
◉ What is the therapeutic range for Lithium? Answer: 0.6-1.2
mEq/L.
◉ What are common side effects of Lithium? Answer: Mild tremors,
nausea/vomiting, dry mouth, polyuria, fatigue, and weight gain.
, ◉ What are signs of Lithium toxicity? Answer: Persistent
nausea/vomiting, severe diarrhea, ataxia, blurred vision, tinnitus,
and mental confusion.
◉ What should patients on Lithium be educated about? Answer: To
take it regularly, maintain dietary sodium, drink adequate water, and
notify providers of vomiting/diarrhea.
◉ What is the indication for Valproic Acid in bipolar disorder?
Answer: Used for treating manic episodes.
◉ What is the therapeutic range for Valproic Acid? Answer: 50-150
mcg/mL.
◉ What is Olanzapine (Zyprexa) indicated for? Answer: Acute manic
episodes, management of bipolar disorder, and agitation associated
with mania.
◉ What should patients be educated about when taking Olanzapine?
Answer: Do not discontinue abruptly, rise slowly to prevent
orthostatic hypotension, use sunblock outdoors, and report
symptoms like sore throat or fever.
