Nurs 322 Final Review Questions With Complete Solutions
ADHD interventions Correct Answers Ensuring that client
remains free of injury
Encouraging appropriate interactions with others
Increasing feelings of self-worth
Fostering motivation for compliance with tasks
-administer stimulant in the morning to maximize effectiveness
for daytime activities
-assist the family to use environmental manipulation to decrease
stimuli for behavioral control
-assist the family in establishing regular schedule
-collaborate with pt's school, family, mental health team to
ensure proper classroom placement
ADHD medications Correct Answers CNS stimulants
methyphendiate (ritalin) (extended release is concerta)
dextroamphetamine (dexadrine)
amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (adderall)
pemoline (cylert)...longer half life can cause liver failure
-meant to decrease activity level and improve motor
performance
-better attention and increased cognition
side effects: insomnia and growth suppression: take with meals
to reduce appetite suppression and have "drug holidays"
,agoraphobia Correct Answers fear of being in a place or
situation where escape might be difficult or embarrassing
-ex if person fainted
-panic disorder can be accompanied by agoraphobia (M/F Ratio:
1:1 without agoraphobia, 1:2 with agoraphobia)
-panic disorder onset typically late 20s, 20% first degree relative
in family hx
Alzheimer's Medications Correct Answers anticholinesterase
inhibitors-Aricept, Cognex (Tacrine) watch for cholinergic
effects
Reminyl enhances cholinergic function
NMDA receptor agonist- Namenda for moderate to sever AD
antebuse Correct Answers Drug that works by negative
conditioning or aversion
Makes pt. violently ill if alcohol is consumed while taking drug
used with behavior therapy in recovery
must avoid all forms of alcohol including perfumes, mouthwash,
etc
antisocial personality disorder-B Correct Answers a
personality disorder in which a person exhibits a lack of
conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family
members; may be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist
-irresponsible and antisocial
, -consistent disregard
-repeated unlawful actions
-violate rights of others
-aggressive
-lack of guilt or remorse
-impulsive
-reckless
-superficial charm and hostility
-self-centered
-poor work history
-lithium for anger
-anticonvulsants and SSRI for acting out behaviours
-set firm limits with patient and increase awareness of the
consequences of behaviour
avoidant personality disorder-C Correct Answers a personality
disorder characterized by inhibition in social situations; feelings
of inadequacy; oversensitivity to criticism
-avoids occupations with interpersonal contact
-uninvolved with others unless they are assured that they will be
liked
-fear of intimate relationships due to fear of shame or ridicule
-preoccupied with being criticized or rejected
-feels inadequate
-very reluctant to take risks or engage in new activities due fear
of embarrassment
ADHD interventions Correct Answers Ensuring that client
remains free of injury
Encouraging appropriate interactions with others
Increasing feelings of self-worth
Fostering motivation for compliance with tasks
-administer stimulant in the morning to maximize effectiveness
for daytime activities
-assist the family to use environmental manipulation to decrease
stimuli for behavioral control
-assist the family in establishing regular schedule
-collaborate with pt's school, family, mental health team to
ensure proper classroom placement
ADHD medications Correct Answers CNS stimulants
methyphendiate (ritalin) (extended release is concerta)
dextroamphetamine (dexadrine)
amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (adderall)
pemoline (cylert)...longer half life can cause liver failure
-meant to decrease activity level and improve motor
performance
-better attention and increased cognition
side effects: insomnia and growth suppression: take with meals
to reduce appetite suppression and have "drug holidays"
,agoraphobia Correct Answers fear of being in a place or
situation where escape might be difficult or embarrassing
-ex if person fainted
-panic disorder can be accompanied by agoraphobia (M/F Ratio:
1:1 without agoraphobia, 1:2 with agoraphobia)
-panic disorder onset typically late 20s, 20% first degree relative
in family hx
Alzheimer's Medications Correct Answers anticholinesterase
inhibitors-Aricept, Cognex (Tacrine) watch for cholinergic
effects
Reminyl enhances cholinergic function
NMDA receptor agonist- Namenda for moderate to sever AD
antebuse Correct Answers Drug that works by negative
conditioning or aversion
Makes pt. violently ill if alcohol is consumed while taking drug
used with behavior therapy in recovery
must avoid all forms of alcohol including perfumes, mouthwash,
etc
antisocial personality disorder-B Correct Answers a
personality disorder in which a person exhibits a lack of
conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family
members; may be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist
-irresponsible and antisocial
, -consistent disregard
-repeated unlawful actions
-violate rights of others
-aggressive
-lack of guilt or remorse
-impulsive
-reckless
-superficial charm and hostility
-self-centered
-poor work history
-lithium for anger
-anticonvulsants and SSRI for acting out behaviours
-set firm limits with patient and increase awareness of the
consequences of behaviour
avoidant personality disorder-C Correct Answers a personality
disorder characterized by inhibition in social situations; feelings
of inadequacy; oversensitivity to criticism
-avoids occupations with interpersonal contact
-uninvolved with others unless they are assured that they will be
liked
-fear of intimate relationships due to fear of shame or ridicule
-preoccupied with being criticized or rejected
-feels inadequate
-very reluctant to take risks or engage in new activities due fear
of embarrassment
