MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 REVIEW
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A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is
threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. The client is
involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which nursing
diagnosis has priority?
a) Spiritual distress related to conflicting thoughts about suicide
and sin
b) Ineffective coping related to an adequate stress management
c) Hopelessness related to recent divorce
d) Risk for suicide related to highly lethal plan - Answer: d) Risk
for suicide related to highly lethal plan
The onset of major depressive disorder is most common among
people who are in their:
,a) 20s
b) Teens
c) 30s
d) 40s - Answer: a) 20s
Which antidepressant medication is classified as a SSRI?
a) Isocarboxazid
b) Phenelzine
c) Tranylcypromine
d) Fluoxetine - Answer: d) Fluoxetine
A nurse is caring for a client receiving a tricyclic antidepressant is
monitoring for anticholinergic side effects. Anticholinergic
effects include which of the following?
a) Moist skin
b) Urinary incontinence
c) Blurred vision
d) Hyperactive bowel sounds - Answer: c) Blurred vision
,Anticholinergic effects are, dry mucous membranes, blurred
vision, decreased bowel motility, and urinary retention
Electro convulsive therapy (ECT) has been shown to be an
effective treatment for people with severe depression.
However, ECT is contraindicated in which of the following?
a) diabetes
b) increased intracranial pressure
c) hypertension
d) anxiety disorder - Answer: b) increased intracranial pressure
A loss of pleasure or interest in a client diagnosed with
depression would be documented as what?
a) Hopelessness
b) Anhedonia
c) Discouragement
d) Flat affect - Answer: b) Anhedonia
, The priority concern for people with mood disorders is what?
a) occupational functioning
b) social functioning
c) basic care
d) safety - Answer: d) safety
Which of the following is a cognitive interventions for a client
diagnosed with depression?
a) Thought stopping
b) Problem solving
c) Social skills training
d) Activity scheduling - Answer: a) Thought stopping
a COGNITIVE intervention such as thought stopping and positive
self talk can help dispel irrational beliefs
Which could be incorporated into the plan of care for a client
receiving an antidepressant who is experiencing orthostatic
hypotension?
UPDATE VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS GRADED
A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
A client who just went through an upsetting divorce is
threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. The client is
involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which nursing
diagnosis has priority?
a) Spiritual distress related to conflicting thoughts about suicide
and sin
b) Ineffective coping related to an adequate stress management
c) Hopelessness related to recent divorce
d) Risk for suicide related to highly lethal plan - Answer: d) Risk
for suicide related to highly lethal plan
The onset of major depressive disorder is most common among
people who are in their:
,a) 20s
b) Teens
c) 30s
d) 40s - Answer: a) 20s
Which antidepressant medication is classified as a SSRI?
a) Isocarboxazid
b) Phenelzine
c) Tranylcypromine
d) Fluoxetine - Answer: d) Fluoxetine
A nurse is caring for a client receiving a tricyclic antidepressant is
monitoring for anticholinergic side effects. Anticholinergic
effects include which of the following?
a) Moist skin
b) Urinary incontinence
c) Blurred vision
d) Hyperactive bowel sounds - Answer: c) Blurred vision
,Anticholinergic effects are, dry mucous membranes, blurred
vision, decreased bowel motility, and urinary retention
Electro convulsive therapy (ECT) has been shown to be an
effective treatment for people with severe depression.
However, ECT is contraindicated in which of the following?
a) diabetes
b) increased intracranial pressure
c) hypertension
d) anxiety disorder - Answer: b) increased intracranial pressure
A loss of pleasure or interest in a client diagnosed with
depression would be documented as what?
a) Hopelessness
b) Anhedonia
c) Discouragement
d) Flat affect - Answer: b) Anhedonia
, The priority concern for people with mood disorders is what?
a) occupational functioning
b) social functioning
c) basic care
d) safety - Answer: d) safety
Which of the following is a cognitive interventions for a client
diagnosed with depression?
a) Thought stopping
b) Problem solving
c) Social skills training
d) Activity scheduling - Answer: a) Thought stopping
a COGNITIVE intervention such as thought stopping and positive
self talk can help dispel irrational beliefs
Which could be incorporated into the plan of care for a client
receiving an antidepressant who is experiencing orthostatic
hypotension?
