MENTAL HEALTH EXAM #3 UPGRADED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026

MENTAL HEALTH EXAM #3 UPGRADED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 At 10:00 P.M., the nurse offers trazodone (Desyrel) 150 milligrams to a newly admitted client experiencing mania. The client responds, "I feel great, and I don't need to sleep." The nurse's most therapeutic response is: - correct answers-You and your family stated you did not sleep at all last night. That can be tough on your system. During family support group, a family member asks: "How is bipolar disorder different from depression?" Which of the following is the best response? - correct answers-Often, individuals with bipolar disorder can feel elated, are productive, and do not think there is anything wrong when they have manic feelings. Your client states, "Many of the people in my family experience similar symptoms with each depressive episode. Does that mean that we have the same genetic defect?" Your best response includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - correct answers-Heredity does seem to play a role in mood disorders. You and your family members may have the same biologic predisposition. There are probably several genetic or biologic abnormalities associated with depression. Your client states, "I'm going to participate in an experimental brain imaging study. My primary health care provider thinks I have bipolar I disorder. Are there lab tests that can help diagnose mood disorders?" Your first response is: - correct answers-Although some abnormal results are found in individuals with mood disorders, there are no diagnostic lab tests specific to mood disorders at this time. You administer the first dose of an antidepressant to your inpatient client with major depression. The client asks, "Is this medicine going to fix my depression?" Your accurate response includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - correct answers-In addition, we are going to assist you in regulating your circadian rhythms, which should improve your depression. It should help your depression, and you should feel the full therapeutic effect in 2 to 3 weeks.