NUR 2488MENTAL HHEALTH exam2.docx
Lindsey Nelson Course NU249/NUR2488 Section 06 Mental Health Nursing - Online Plus - 2017 Winter Quarter Test NU239 NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 updated Started 2/13/17 3:00 PM Submitted 2/13/17 3:00 PM Status Completed Attempt Score 40 out of 50 points Time Elapsed 37 minutes out of 1 hour Results Displayed All Answers, Submitted Answers, Feedback Question 1 1 out of 1 points You are the nurse responsible for assessing for extrapyramidal side effects in a patient who has been taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following may be side effects for this medication? (Select all that apply.) Akathisia Acute dystonia Tardive Dyskinesia Answer s: Amenorrhea Akathisia Acute dystonia Tardive Dyskinesia Response Feedback: Extrapyramidal side effects of the central nervous system include involuntary motor movements, resulting in possible dystonia, akathisia or dyskinesia. Amenorrhea is a possible side effect of chlorpromazine, but is not an extrapyramidal side effect. Question 2 1 out of 1 points An adult with depression has been treated with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. The patient now verbalizes that being passive and letting others make decisions for her contributed to the depression. What referrals could the nurse make to help this patient prevent recurrence of depression? Selected Answer: Social skills training Answers: Social skills training Use of complementary therapy Relaxation training classes Learning desensitization techniques Response Feedback : Social skills training is helpful in treating and preventing the recurrence of depression. Training focuses on assertiveness and coping skills that lead to positive reinforcement from others. Use of complementary therapy refers to adjunctive therapies such as herbals. Assertiveness would be of greater value than relaxation training because passivity has been identified as a concern. Desensitization is used in treatment of phobias Question 3 1 out of 1 points A patient with suicidal i
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