NURS 300 Exam 1 Questions And Answers

1. A depressed client states, I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again. Which nursing response is appropriate? A. Medications are one way to address chemical imbalances. Environmental and interpersonal factors can also have an impact on biological factors. B. Because biological factors are the sole cause of depression, medications will improve your mood. C. Environmental factors have been shown to exert the most influence in the development of depression. D. Researchers have been unable to demonstrate a link between nature (biology and genetics) and nurture (environment). - A. Medications are one way to address chemical imbalances. Environmental and interpersonal factors can also have an impact on biological factors. 1. In response to a students question regarding choosing a psychiatric specialty, a charge nurse states, Mentally ill clients need special care. If I were in that position, Id want a caring nurse also. From which ethical framework is the charge nurse operating? A. Kantianism B. Christian ethics C. Ethical egoism D. Utilitarianism - B. Christian ethics 2. At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental disorder? A. When thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not reflective of the DSM-5 criteria B. When maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning C. When the client communicates significant distress D. When the client uses defense mechanisms as ego protection - B. When maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning20. A student nurse is studying the effect of the drug isocarboxazid (Marplan) on neurobiology. The student should recognize that the neurotransmitter serotonin is catabolized by which enzyme? A. Glycosyltransferase B. Peptidase C. Polymerase D. Monoamine oxidase - D. Monoamine oxidase