NURS 3381 Exam 2 Part 2 questions with accurate
answers
acute mourning stage Ans✓✓✓ occurs when recognition of loss is
accompanied by an intense preoccupation with the lost image and by
loneliness, insomnia, loss of appetite, disinterest in daily affairs, and/or
daily weeping.
Acute or Active phase of schizophrenia Ans✓✓✓ hallucinations
delusions
negative symptoms (apathy, withdrawal, lack of motivation)
Advanced signs of lithium toxicity (1.5-2 mEq/L) Ans✓✓✓ coarse
hand tremors
persistent GI upset
mental confusion
muscle irritability
EEG changes
incoordination
Adverse effects of MAOIs Ans✓✓✓ postural hypotension
insomnia
sexual dysfunction
weight gain
change of HR/rhythm
, urinary hesitancy
vertigo
weakness
Adverse effects of TCAs Ans✓✓✓ sedation, weight gain,
cardiotoxicity, anticholinergic effects
Agranulocytosis Ans✓✓✓ A life-threatening drop in white blood cells.
This condition is sometimes produced by the atypical antipsychotic drug
clozapine.
anergia and anhedonia are caused by Ans✓✓✓ decreased levels of
norepinephrine
anergia Ans✓✓✓ lack of energy
anhedonia Ans✓✓✓ inability to experience pleasure
anticholinergic effects Ans✓✓✓ dry mouth
constipation
photophobia
blurred vision
Tachycardia
answers
acute mourning stage Ans✓✓✓ occurs when recognition of loss is
accompanied by an intense preoccupation with the lost image and by
loneliness, insomnia, loss of appetite, disinterest in daily affairs, and/or
daily weeping.
Acute or Active phase of schizophrenia Ans✓✓✓ hallucinations
delusions
negative symptoms (apathy, withdrawal, lack of motivation)
Advanced signs of lithium toxicity (1.5-2 mEq/L) Ans✓✓✓ coarse
hand tremors
persistent GI upset
mental confusion
muscle irritability
EEG changes
incoordination
Adverse effects of MAOIs Ans✓✓✓ postural hypotension
insomnia
sexual dysfunction
weight gain
change of HR/rhythm
, urinary hesitancy
vertigo
weakness
Adverse effects of TCAs Ans✓✓✓ sedation, weight gain,
cardiotoxicity, anticholinergic effects
Agranulocytosis Ans✓✓✓ A life-threatening drop in white blood cells.
This condition is sometimes produced by the atypical antipsychotic drug
clozapine.
anergia and anhedonia are caused by Ans✓✓✓ decreased levels of
norepinephrine
anergia Ans✓✓✓ lack of energy
anhedonia Ans✓✓✓ inability to experience pleasure
anticholinergic effects Ans✓✓✓ dry mouth
constipation
photophobia
blurred vision
Tachycardia
