A 43-year-old man was involved in a motor vehicle collision in which
he was found to have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.200. He was
observed wandering around the crash site, slurring his words, and
unable to provide a clear history. Emergency Medical Services brought
him to the emergency department. The nurse triaged him to
psychiatry for acute alcohol intoxication. What is the first priority for
the PMHNP?
IV hydration
Explore the client's willingness to enter rehab
Ask the patient when he has his last drink
C-spine stabilization and head imaging - Correct Answer ✔️✔️C-
spine stabilization and head imaging
,Which of the following is an indication for monitoring of serum drug
levels?
Resolution of symptoms
New diagnosis of hyperlipidemia
Smoking cessation
New diagnosis of diabetes - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Smoking
cessation
The S2 heart sound is a result of what?
Opening of the semilunar valves
Opening of the atrioventricular valves
Closure of the semilunar valves
Closure of the atrioventricular valves - Correct Answer ✔️✔
️Closure of the semilunar valves
, The closure of the semilunar valves results in the second heart sound.
The semilunar valves are the - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Aortic and
pulmonary valves
A patient with familial fatty liver disease and elevated liver enzymes
secondary to alcohol use disorder is admitted for detox. Which of the
following benzodiazepines should not be used?
Temazapam
Chlorodiazepoxide
Lorazepam
Oxazapam - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Chlorodiazepoxide
A patient who is considering electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for
resistant depression inquires as to the number of sessions she would
likely require. Based on the best evidence currently available what is
the best response?