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DANIEL
Module 1 & 2 with 100% sure answers
Terms in this set (309)
Read the entire question carefully before answering and identifying what the
1. Test Taking Strategies question is seeking. Do not skim over the words or read them too quickly.
Þ When reading the question pay attention to keywords.
Do not read into the question. Only use the information provided by the examiner to
2. Test Taking Strategies answer the question without making any assumptions or adding more information in
the question.
Read all the answer choices.
Þ Narrow down options to 2 possible right answers.
Þ Partially correct answers are not the correct answer.
Þ When two answer choices are the opposite of one another, one is usually the
correct answer.
Þ The right answer option might have the same word(s) as the test question; it can be
the same word or synonym of the word.
3. Test Taking Strategies
Þ Choose client-focused answers.
· Best Answer/Choice: Answers that acknowledge a patient's feelings and makes the
patient feel heard.
Þ When many response choices are remarkably similar in meaning, they usually are
wrong.
Þ Be wary of absolutes: all, only, always, every, must, never, none, everything,
nothing, etc. usually wrong.
Questions that use adjectives like "priority," "Initial action," test your ability to
prioritize.
Þ Airway, Breathing, and Circulation,
4. Test Taking Strategies Þ Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (physiological needs (food, water, warmth, rest),
safety, and security, etc.).
Þ Nursing Process (Assessment before intervention). Assessment is collecting data to
support the problem towards a resolution.
5. Test Taking Strategies Safety for the patient and others is usually the right answer.
6. Test Taking Strategies Culture is important to be included in all nursing care.
7. Test Taking Strategies Critical thinking is important.
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Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged.
8. Test Taking Strategies
Refer Out
Lithium (0.6-1.2 mEq/L) (PB pg. 180) Lithium toxicity can occur when this level reaches 1.5 mEq/L or higher.
What is the normal value of lithium? 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What medication is the gold standard when Lithium
treating manic episodes?
Which medication for the treatment of Lithium
Bipolar 1 has evidence of anti-suicidal
effects?
Which medication is neuroprotective Lithium
treatment of choice for bipolar?
· Thyroid panel (TSH)
Baseline labs to get before initiation of · Serum creatine (0.6-1.2 mg/dl)
lithium to ensure safety and efficacy (PB · Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (10-20 mg/dl)
pg. 180) · Pregnancy test (human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
· ECG for clients older than age 50
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181) Hypothyroidism
Endocrine Weight gain
Fine hand tremors
Fatigue
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181) Mental cloudiness
Central nervous system Headaches
Coarse hand tremors occur with toxicity
Nystagmus
Maculopapular rash
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181)
Pruritis
Dermatological
Acne
GI upset
Diarrhea
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181)
Vomiting
Gastrointestinal
Cramps
Anorexia
Diabetes insipidus: Polyuria, Polydipsia
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181)
Edema
Renal
Microscopic tubular changes
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181) T-wave inversions
Cardiac Dysrhythmia
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181) Leukocytosis (Increases WBCs)
Hematologic
Severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, confusion, convulsions, drowsiness, blurred
Signs of Lithium toxicity vision, slurred speech, muscle weakness, heart palpitations, coarse hand tremors,
and unsteadiness while standing or walking (ataxia).
What is the intervention of lithium toxicity? DC Li and check serum Li levels
Hypertensive crisis occurs when MAOIs are taken in conjunction with foods
Hypertensive crisis (PB pg. 157)
containing tyramine, a dietary precursor to norepinephrine.
Hypertensive crisis is life-threatening and more MAO is produced by the body.
cannot be reversed unless...
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DANIEL
Module 1 & 2 with 100% sure answers
Terms in this set (309)
Read the entire question carefully before answering and identifying what the
1. Test Taking Strategies question is seeking. Do not skim over the words or read them too quickly.
Þ When reading the question pay attention to keywords.
Do not read into the question. Only use the information provided by the examiner to
2. Test Taking Strategies answer the question without making any assumptions or adding more information in
the question.
Read all the answer choices.
Þ Narrow down options to 2 possible right answers.
Þ Partially correct answers are not the correct answer.
Þ When two answer choices are the opposite of one another, one is usually the
correct answer.
Þ The right answer option might have the same word(s) as the test question; it can be
the same word or synonym of the word.
3. Test Taking Strategies
Þ Choose client-focused answers.
· Best Answer/Choice: Answers that acknowledge a patient's feelings and makes the
patient feel heard.
Þ When many response choices are remarkably similar in meaning, they usually are
wrong.
Þ Be wary of absolutes: all, only, always, every, must, never, none, everything,
nothing, etc. usually wrong.
Questions that use adjectives like "priority," "Initial action," test your ability to
prioritize.
Þ Airway, Breathing, and Circulation,
4. Test Taking Strategies Þ Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (physiological needs (food, water, warmth, rest),
safety, and security, etc.).
Þ Nursing Process (Assessment before intervention). Assessment is collecting data to
support the problem towards a resolution.
5. Test Taking Strategies Safety for the patient and others is usually the right answer.
6. Test Taking Strategies Culture is important to be included in all nursing care.
7. Test Taking Strategies Critical thinking is important.
1/7
, 10/4/24, 5:56 PM
Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged.
8. Test Taking Strategies
Refer Out
Lithium (0.6-1.2 mEq/L) (PB pg. 180) Lithium toxicity can occur when this level reaches 1.5 mEq/L or higher.
What is the normal value of lithium? 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What medication is the gold standard when Lithium
treating manic episodes?
Which medication for the treatment of Lithium
Bipolar 1 has evidence of anti-suicidal
effects?
Which medication is neuroprotective Lithium
treatment of choice for bipolar?
· Thyroid panel (TSH)
Baseline labs to get before initiation of · Serum creatine (0.6-1.2 mg/dl)
lithium to ensure safety and efficacy (PB · Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (10-20 mg/dl)
pg. 180) · Pregnancy test (human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
· ECG for clients older than age 50
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181) Hypothyroidism
Endocrine Weight gain
Fine hand tremors
Fatigue
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181) Mental cloudiness
Central nervous system Headaches
Coarse hand tremors occur with toxicity
Nystagmus
Maculopapular rash
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181)
Pruritis
Dermatological
Acne
GI upset
Diarrhea
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181)
Vomiting
Gastrointestinal
Cramps
Anorexia
Diabetes insipidus: Polyuria, Polydipsia
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181)
Edema
Renal
Microscopic tubular changes
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181) T-wave inversions
Cardiac Dysrhythmia
Side effects of Lithium (PB pg. 181) Leukocytosis (Increases WBCs)
Hematologic
Severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, confusion, convulsions, drowsiness, blurred
Signs of Lithium toxicity vision, slurred speech, muscle weakness, heart palpitations, coarse hand tremors,
and unsteadiness while standing or walking (ataxia).
What is the intervention of lithium toxicity? DC Li and check serum Li levels
Hypertensive crisis occurs when MAOIs are taken in conjunction with foods
Hypertensive crisis (PB pg. 157)
containing tyramine, a dietary precursor to norepinephrine.
Hypertensive crisis is life-threatening and more MAO is produced by the body.
cannot be reversed unless...
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