NUR 371 - Exam 1 Latest Update 100% Pass

NUR 371 - Exam 1 Latest Update 100% Pass Major Drugs on the Exam: - Stevens Johnsons syndrome lamotrigine (Lamictal) - Lithium - Drug Class Lamotrigine (Lamictal) - treats bipolar and seizures - side effects: rashes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome Lithium - treats bipolar, mania, suicidal ideation - major side effects: acne, alopecia, diarrhea, edema, hypothyroidism, nausea/vomiting, polyuria, psoriasis, sedation, weight gain - the gold standard for managing bipolar spectrum disorders, this psychotropic is known for having a narrow therapeutic index. Communication Techniques: Offering Self Giving of mindful presence, attention, and desire to understand Communication Techniques: Placing the event in time or sequence Putting of actions and events into a more helpful perspective Communication Techniques: Giving Information Provides knowledge to help the patient make an informed decision Communication Techniques: Seeking Consensual Validation Seeking mutual understanding between the client and the clinician Communication Techniques: Summarizing The main points of discuss together to improve comprehension Active Listening The nurse is paying conscious attention to what the patient is saying both verbally and nonverbally Transactional Model of Communication: 4 parts Message, context, channel, communicator Using silence (therapeutic communication): It can provide the opportunity to reflect on what has been experienced It can help patients gather their thoughts It can be interpreted as anger It can make patients uncomfortable Mental Status Exam: Appearance Level of hygiene Facial Expressions Mental Status Exam: Speech Rate Volume