NUR 2502 MULTIDIMENSIONAL CARE III MDC 3
EXAM 2 2026 ACTUAL TEST PAPER COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major
depressive disorder? Answer: 24 yr old married woman
◉ A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which
patient teaching should the nurse prioritize? Answer: Discuss with the
patient and family expected short term memory loss
◉ Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly
admitted patient experiencing suicidal ideations? Answer: Monitor the
patient at a close, but irregular intervals.
◉ A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed
Nardil. Which teachings should the nurse prioritize? Answer: Intruct the
patient & family about the many food-drug & drug-drug interactions?
◉ What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient
experiencing serotonin syndrome? Answer: Confusion, restlessness,
Tachycardia, Labile BP, & diaphoresis
◉ Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic
antidepressants? Answer: Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
, ◉ Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects
from tricyclic antidepressants? Answer: Urinary hesitancy, constipation,
and blurred vision
◉ A patient seen in the ED is experiencing irritability, pressured speech,
and increased levels of anxiety. The priority is? Answer: Assess vital
signs and complete a physical assessment
◉ A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 in the manic phase is yelling at
another peer in the milieu. The priority intervention is? Answer: Calmly
redirect and remove the patient from the milieu.
◉ A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 is experiencing auditory
hallucinations and a flight of ideas. Which meds would you expect to
give? Answer: Risperidone (Risperdal) & Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
◉ A patient prescribed Lithium is experiencing excessive output of
dilute urine, tremors and muscular irritability. The RN should? Answer:
Assess a serum Lithium level of 2.6mEq/L
◉ A patient is newly prescribed Lithium carbonate. Which teaching
point by the nurse takes priority? Answer: Make sure your salt intake is
consistent.
EXAM 2 2026 ACTUAL TEST PAPER COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major
depressive disorder? Answer: 24 yr old married woman
◉ A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which
patient teaching should the nurse prioritize? Answer: Discuss with the
patient and family expected short term memory loss
◉ Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly
admitted patient experiencing suicidal ideations? Answer: Monitor the
patient at a close, but irregular intervals.
◉ A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed
Nardil. Which teachings should the nurse prioritize? Answer: Intruct the
patient & family about the many food-drug & drug-drug interactions?
◉ What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient
experiencing serotonin syndrome? Answer: Confusion, restlessness,
Tachycardia, Labile BP, & diaphoresis
◉ Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic
antidepressants? Answer: Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
, ◉ Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects
from tricyclic antidepressants? Answer: Urinary hesitancy, constipation,
and blurred vision
◉ A patient seen in the ED is experiencing irritability, pressured speech,
and increased levels of anxiety. The priority is? Answer: Assess vital
signs and complete a physical assessment
◉ A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 in the manic phase is yelling at
another peer in the milieu. The priority intervention is? Answer: Calmly
redirect and remove the patient from the milieu.
◉ A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 is experiencing auditory
hallucinations and a flight of ideas. Which meds would you expect to
give? Answer: Risperidone (Risperdal) & Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
◉ A patient prescribed Lithium is experiencing excessive output of
dilute urine, tremors and muscular irritability. The RN should? Answer:
Assess a serum Lithium level of 2.6mEq/L
◉ A patient is newly prescribed Lithium carbonate. Which teaching
point by the nurse takes priority? Answer: Make sure your salt intake is
consistent.
