Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 - Jersey College;
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at the same time each evening Correct Answer-A client's medication sheet
contains a prescription for Sertraline (Zoloft). To ensure safe administration of
the med, how should the nurse administer the drug?
crackers and tossed salad Correct Answer-A hospitalized client is started on
phenalzine for the tx of depression. The nurse should instruct the client that
which foods are acceptable to consume while taking this medication? SATA
-figs
-yogurt
-crackers
-aged cheese
-tossed salad
-oatmeal raisin cookies
white blood cell count Correct Answer-A client with schizophrenia has been
started on medication therapy with clozapine. The nurse should assess the
results of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effects from this
medication?
avoid alcohol while taking this medication Correct Answer-A client is
scheduled for discharge and will be taking phenobarbital for an extended
period. The nurse would place the highest priority on teaching the client which
point that directly relates to client safety?
constipation Correct Answer-Side effect of oxazepam:
,Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 - Jersey College;
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get up slowly when changing positions
avoid sunlight
2nd generation/atypical anti-psychotic Correct Answer-Discharge instructions
for a patient taking risperidone?
2-3 weeks
TCA - trycyclic antidepressant Correct Answer-The nurse is teaching a client
who is being started on imipramine about the medication. The nurse should
inform the client to expect maximum desired effects at which time period
following initiation of the medication?
tardive dyskinesia Correct Answer-The nurse notes that the client with
schizophrenia and receiving an antipsychotic medication is moving her mouth,
protruding her tongue, and grimacing as she watches television. The nurse
determines that the client is experiencing which medication complication?
GI dysfunction
CNS dysfunction
Sleeplessness and/or drowsiness during day
SSRI Correct Answer-The nurse is performing a follow up teaching session
with a client discharged one month ago. The client is taking fluoxetine (Prozac).
Which information would be important for the nurse to obtain during this client
visit regarding the side and adverse effects of this medication?
, Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 - Jersey College;
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rapid heartbeat or anxiety Correct Answer-A client who has been taking
busprione for 1 month returns to the clinic for a follow up assessment. The
nurse determines that the medication is effective if the absence of which
manifestation has occurred?
toxic Correct Answer-A client taking lithium reports vomiting, abdominal
pain, diarrhea, blurred vision, tinnitus, and tremors. The lithium level is 2.5
mEq/L. The nurse plans the care based on which representation of this level?
< 0.4 to 1 mEq/L Correct Answer-Therapeutic level of lithium?
frequent hand washing with hot, soapy water.
TCA used to treat OCD Correct Answer-A client gives the home health nurse a
bottle of clomipramine. The nurse notes that the medication has not been taken
by the client in 2 months. Which behavior observed in the client would validate
noncompliance with this medication?
seizures Correct Answer-Excessive amounts of bupropion (Wellbutrin) can
cause ________?
the death of a loved one Correct Answer-Example of a situational crisis?
-witnessing a murder
-the death of a loved one
-a fire that destroyed the client's home
-a recent rape episode experienced by the client
Questions with Complete Solutions
at the same time each evening Correct Answer-A client's medication sheet
contains a prescription for Sertraline (Zoloft). To ensure safe administration of
the med, how should the nurse administer the drug?
crackers and tossed salad Correct Answer-A hospitalized client is started on
phenalzine for the tx of depression. The nurse should instruct the client that
which foods are acceptable to consume while taking this medication? SATA
-figs
-yogurt
-crackers
-aged cheese
-tossed salad
-oatmeal raisin cookies
white blood cell count Correct Answer-A client with schizophrenia has been
started on medication therapy with clozapine. The nurse should assess the
results of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effects from this
medication?
avoid alcohol while taking this medication Correct Answer-A client is
scheduled for discharge and will be taking phenobarbital for an extended
period. The nurse would place the highest priority on teaching the client which
point that directly relates to client safety?
constipation Correct Answer-Side effect of oxazepam:
,Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 - Jersey College;
Questions with Complete Solutions
get up slowly when changing positions
avoid sunlight
2nd generation/atypical anti-psychotic Correct Answer-Discharge instructions
for a patient taking risperidone?
2-3 weeks
TCA - trycyclic antidepressant Correct Answer-The nurse is teaching a client
who is being started on imipramine about the medication. The nurse should
inform the client to expect maximum desired effects at which time period
following initiation of the medication?
tardive dyskinesia Correct Answer-The nurse notes that the client with
schizophrenia and receiving an antipsychotic medication is moving her mouth,
protruding her tongue, and grimacing as she watches television. The nurse
determines that the client is experiencing which medication complication?
GI dysfunction
CNS dysfunction
Sleeplessness and/or drowsiness during day
SSRI Correct Answer-The nurse is performing a follow up teaching session
with a client discharged one month ago. The client is taking fluoxetine (Prozac).
Which information would be important for the nurse to obtain during this client
visit regarding the side and adverse effects of this medication?
, Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 - Jersey College;
Questions with Complete Solutions
rapid heartbeat or anxiety Correct Answer-A client who has been taking
busprione for 1 month returns to the clinic for a follow up assessment. The
nurse determines that the medication is effective if the absence of which
manifestation has occurred?
toxic Correct Answer-A client taking lithium reports vomiting, abdominal
pain, diarrhea, blurred vision, tinnitus, and tremors. The lithium level is 2.5
mEq/L. The nurse plans the care based on which representation of this level?
< 0.4 to 1 mEq/L Correct Answer-Therapeutic level of lithium?
frequent hand washing with hot, soapy water.
TCA used to treat OCD Correct Answer-A client gives the home health nurse a
bottle of clomipramine. The nurse notes that the medication has not been taken
by the client in 2 months. Which behavior observed in the client would validate
noncompliance with this medication?
seizures Correct Answer-Excessive amounts of bupropion (Wellbutrin) can
cause ________?
the death of a loved one Correct Answer-Example of a situational crisis?
-witnessing a murder
-the death of a loved one
-a fire that destroyed the client's home
-a recent rape episode experienced by the client
