Mental Health Tips for ATI Questions with correct answers

MSE (mental status exam) includes: Correct Answer - LOC physical appearance behavior cognitive and intellectual abilities ECT therapy Correct Answer - -Lithium, MAOIs and all seizure threshold medications should be discontinued two weeks prior to ECT. -After therapy, reorient the client as short term memory loss is common. A classic symptom of depression is Correct Answer - -change in sleep patterns, indecisiveness, decreased concentration, or change in body weight. -also assess for suicidal ideation bipolar disorder Correct Answer - -mood disorders with periods of depression and mania. -Clients have a high risk for injury during the MANIC phase r/t decreased sleep, feelings of grandiosity and impulsivity. -Hospitalization is often required and nurses should provide for client safety. For the aggressive or violent client.. Correct Answer - -setting boundaries and limits on behavior are important. -The nurse should maintain a calm approach and use short, simple sentences. SSRIs Correct Answer - types: Citalopram (Celexa); Fluoxetine (Prozac); Sertraline (Zoloft);