Study Guide: Psych/Mental Health Final Exam [100% Correct]

Study Guide: Psych/Mental Health Final Exam [100% Correct] A patient is referred to an outpatient psychiatric clinic for evaluation of depressive episodes after bouts of overeating. Assessment reveals a five-year history of episodes of uncontrollable overeating precipitated by feelings of tension. This occurs about two to three times per week and for the past year has been associated with laxative use, self-induced vomiting, and periods of fasting to maintain body weight. The patient reports becoming increasingly depressed and has considered suicide in the past. The treatment plan includes medical evaluation with electrolyte studies and: A bupropion (Wellbutrin) for depressive symptoms. B lorcaserin HCl (Belviq) for eating disorder. C recommendation for psychological and personality testing. D referral for cognitive behavioral therapy. *Ans* D referral for cognitive behavioral therapy. A nurse is caring for a 34-year-old male patient with violent features. He was admitted involuntarily in hospital. Now, the patient asks for discharge. The nurse should understand that keeping the patient in hospital, after his demand for discharge would lead to: A. Charges of penalty B. Charges of insult C. Charges of slander D. Charges of assault E. No charge as the nursing action is correct *Ans* E. No charge as the nursing action is correct A 35-year-old male patient is diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder currently mania. Which of the following symptoms would necessitate an immediate nursing intervention? A. Inappropriate dress B. Outlandish behavior C. Non-stop physical activity with less nutritional intake D. Grandiose delusions E. Teasing the nursing staff *Ans* C. Non-stop physical activity with less nutritional intake A patient is diagnosed with dementia. Which of the following symptoms would indicate to the nurse the presence of dementia? Mark one answer: A. Presence of hygiene B. Confabulation C. Improvement in sleep D. Improvement in immediate memor