NURS 3554 Exam 3 Test Bank Questions and Answers

NURS 3554 Exam 3 Test Bank Questions and Answers An adult outpatient diagnosed with major depression has a history of several suicide attempts by overdose. Given this patients history and diagnosis, which antidepressant medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed? a. Amitriptyline (Elavil), a sedating tricyclic medication b. Fluoxetine (Prozac), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor c. Desipramine (Norpramin), a stimulating tricyclic medication d. Tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor - Answer-b. Fluoxetine (Prozac), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Four individuals have given information about their suicide plans. Which plan evidences the highest suicide risk? a. Turning on the oven and letting gas escape into the apartment during the night b. Cutting the wrists in the bathroom while the spouse reads in the next room c. Overdosing on aspirin with codeine while the spouse is out with friends d. Jumping from a railroad bridge located in a deserted area late at night - Answer-d. Jumping from a railroad bridge located in a deserted area late at night Which measure would be considered a form of primary prevention for suicide? a. Psychiatric hospitalization of a suicidal patient b. Referral of a formerly suicidal patient to a support group c. Suicide precautions for 24 hours for newly admitted patients d. Helping school children learn to manage stress and be resilient - Answer-d. Helping school children learn to manage stress and be resilient Which change in the brains biochemical function is most associated with suicidal behavior? a. Dopamine excess b. Serotonin deficiency c. Acetylcholine excess d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid deficiency - Answer-b. Serotonin deficiency A college student who failed two tests cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate and asked to be left alone for a few hours. Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt? a. Calling parents b. Excessive crying c. Giving away sweaters d. Staying alone in dorm room - Answer-c. Giving away sweaters A nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to: