NUR 180 MH EXAM 2 QUESTIONS &
SOLUTIONS(RATED A+)
Fluoxetine (prozac) SATA - ANSWER Weight gain, suicidal tendencies, aspirin- GI
bleed
Clonazepam (benzo) Further education is needed if patient states what? SATA -
ANSWER Cannot stop taking abruptly, safe because there are no side effects, Don't
need to worry about taking OTC medications with it
Clonazepam- Which lab test would you want to monitor? - ANSWER CBC & LFT
Implement for dying patients (SATA) - ANSWER Allowing patients to voice their fears,
can get them on good pain program so they are not in pain while dying, assess for
hopelessness and loneliness and offer assistance.
New patient admitted on mental health unit. They have panic/anxiety disorder. What
would be some interventions to help decrease the patient's anxiety? (SATA) - ANSWER
Administering anti-anxiety medication (end in PAM!) find therapy that reduces stress
such as aromatherapy, cognitive therapy, help them identify their strengths and
weaknesses.
What symptoms to look for in substance abuse? (SATA) - ANSWER Rapid changes in
mood and demeanor, Neglect and personal hygiene, continues to use despite negative
consequences.
Substance abuse, and you are planning group therapy. What would you want to base
group therapy on? (SATA) - ANSWER Isolation from your job or relationships, missing
a lot of work, Increase in accidents
Clonazepam-teaching patient, - ANSWER Dr. may order lab to test liver function
Clonazepam, what information would you give to the patient? - ANSWER Prescribed as
needed basis, not on regular schedule.
PTSD is elevated and normally takes alprazolam (Xanax). They can get it PRN. What
would you do? - ANSWER Monitor for jaundice and sore throat-give meds
Administering Buspar (buspirone-not a controlled medication) Which intervention would
you take when giving this medication? - ANSWER Monitor for dizziness
Generalized anxiety disorder. What would you ask the patient? - ANSWER Do you find
it difficult to control your anxiety?
, Patient is sweating, having hard time breathing, has numbness, and has pins and
needles through the body. Which medication would you want to give this patient? -
ANSWER Lorazepam
Patient who has constricted pupils, euphoria, respiratory depression, and drowsiness.
Which would you treat first? - ANSWER Respiratory Depression
Patient is going through alcohol withdrawal. Patient has developed seizures through this
withdrawal, what medication would you give them? - ANSWER Lorazepam
(Benzodiazepine)
Patient has lost lbs in the last couple months. They were referred to you because of
their eating disorder. What would you say to the patient? - ANSWER What do you eat
in a typical day?
Patient getting treatment for bulimia nervosa. What medication will the nurse provide
teaching on? - ANSWER SSRI's
Patient states to you "I have the urge to vomit after eating" What would be your
response? - ANSWER Seek out a staff member to talk about your feelings.
Mental health unit. Patient dx with anorexia and asks to leave right after meal? -
ANSWER I will go with you to the restroom.
Recently dx patient has anorexia nervosa. What will be the first thing the nurse will do? -
ANSWER Formulate a nurse to patient contract
Patient with anorexia nervosa. You are developing a goal for the patient. What kind of a
goal would you have for them? - ANSWER Exhibit fewer signs of malnutrition
Patient with anorexia nervosa. They have excessive exercising tendencies before
weekly weigh-in. What would be your response? - ANSWER Bring up the contract that
you have with the patient in regards to their optimal health
Scheduling a group therapy for patients with eating disorders right after eating meals.
Why would the nurse do this? - ANSWER Want to help them process their anxiety
Talking to patient and they state to you that they are always vomiting after eating. What
would you say to this patient? - ANSWER Lead with facts. "Do you know what the signs
of low potassium are?"
You have a patient that has anorexia. You are monitoring for their complications of
reintroducing foods. What findings would you report to the MD? - ANSWER Pulse of
42BPM
SOLUTIONS(RATED A+)
Fluoxetine (prozac) SATA - ANSWER Weight gain, suicidal tendencies, aspirin- GI
bleed
Clonazepam (benzo) Further education is needed if patient states what? SATA -
ANSWER Cannot stop taking abruptly, safe because there are no side effects, Don't
need to worry about taking OTC medications with it
Clonazepam- Which lab test would you want to monitor? - ANSWER CBC & LFT
Implement for dying patients (SATA) - ANSWER Allowing patients to voice their fears,
can get them on good pain program so they are not in pain while dying, assess for
hopelessness and loneliness and offer assistance.
New patient admitted on mental health unit. They have panic/anxiety disorder. What
would be some interventions to help decrease the patient's anxiety? (SATA) - ANSWER
Administering anti-anxiety medication (end in PAM!) find therapy that reduces stress
such as aromatherapy, cognitive therapy, help them identify their strengths and
weaknesses.
What symptoms to look for in substance abuse? (SATA) - ANSWER Rapid changes in
mood and demeanor, Neglect and personal hygiene, continues to use despite negative
consequences.
Substance abuse, and you are planning group therapy. What would you want to base
group therapy on? (SATA) - ANSWER Isolation from your job or relationships, missing
a lot of work, Increase in accidents
Clonazepam-teaching patient, - ANSWER Dr. may order lab to test liver function
Clonazepam, what information would you give to the patient? - ANSWER Prescribed as
needed basis, not on regular schedule.
PTSD is elevated and normally takes alprazolam (Xanax). They can get it PRN. What
would you do? - ANSWER Monitor for jaundice and sore throat-give meds
Administering Buspar (buspirone-not a controlled medication) Which intervention would
you take when giving this medication? - ANSWER Monitor for dizziness
Generalized anxiety disorder. What would you ask the patient? - ANSWER Do you find
it difficult to control your anxiety?
, Patient is sweating, having hard time breathing, has numbness, and has pins and
needles through the body. Which medication would you want to give this patient? -
ANSWER Lorazepam
Patient who has constricted pupils, euphoria, respiratory depression, and drowsiness.
Which would you treat first? - ANSWER Respiratory Depression
Patient is going through alcohol withdrawal. Patient has developed seizures through this
withdrawal, what medication would you give them? - ANSWER Lorazepam
(Benzodiazepine)
Patient has lost lbs in the last couple months. They were referred to you because of
their eating disorder. What would you say to the patient? - ANSWER What do you eat
in a typical day?
Patient getting treatment for bulimia nervosa. What medication will the nurse provide
teaching on? - ANSWER SSRI's
Patient states to you "I have the urge to vomit after eating" What would be your
response? - ANSWER Seek out a staff member to talk about your feelings.
Mental health unit. Patient dx with anorexia and asks to leave right after meal? -
ANSWER I will go with you to the restroom.
Recently dx patient has anorexia nervosa. What will be the first thing the nurse will do? -
ANSWER Formulate a nurse to patient contract
Patient with anorexia nervosa. You are developing a goal for the patient. What kind of a
goal would you have for them? - ANSWER Exhibit fewer signs of malnutrition
Patient with anorexia nervosa. They have excessive exercising tendencies before
weekly weigh-in. What would be your response? - ANSWER Bring up the contract that
you have with the patient in regards to their optimal health
Scheduling a group therapy for patients with eating disorders right after eating meals.
Why would the nurse do this? - ANSWER Want to help them process their anxiety
Talking to patient and they state to you that they are always vomiting after eating. What
would you say to this patient? - ANSWER Lead with facts. "Do you know what the signs
of low potassium are?"
You have a patient that has anorexia. You are monitoring for their complications of
reintroducing foods. What findings would you report to the MD? - ANSWER Pulse of
42BPM
