MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
RASMUSSEN WITH
QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
confirmltd
, Which nursing diagnosis supports the psychoanalytic theory of development
of major depressive disorder? - correct ans:Social isolation R/T self directed
danger
Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive
disorder? - correct ans:24 yr old married woman
A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which patient
teaching should the nurse prioritize? - correct ans: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? - correct ans: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? - correct ans: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? - correct ans:Confusion, restlessness, Tachycardia,
Labile BP, & diaphoresis
Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic antidepressants?
- correct ans:Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects from
tricyclic antidepressants? - correct ans:Urinary hesitancy, constipation, and
blurred vision
RASMUSSEN WITH
QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
confirmltd
, Which nursing diagnosis supports the psychoanalytic theory of development
of major depressive disorder? - correct ans:Social isolation R/T self directed
danger
Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive
disorder? - correct ans:24 yr old married woman
A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which patient
teaching should the nurse prioritize? - correct ans: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? - correct ans: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? - correct ans: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? - correct ans:Confusion, restlessness, Tachycardia,
Labile BP, & diaphoresis
Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic antidepressants?
- correct ans:Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects from
tricyclic antidepressants? - correct ans:Urinary hesitancy, constipation, and
blurred vision
