NSG552 / NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 2|
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1 of 145
Term
A patient whose symptoms of mild depression have been managed
with antidepressants is concerned about the affect of accepting a
promotion that will require working the night shift. What will be the
basis of the response the nurse gives to address the patients concern?
a. The connection between a new job and possible depression does
exist.
b. The medication can be adjusted to manage any increase in
depression.
c. The interruption in normal wake-sleep patterns can influence mood
disorders.
d. The change in sleep routine can be managed with a healthy sleep
hygiene routine.
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, c. The interruption in normal
wake-sleep patterns can A) peripheral nerves.
influence mood disorders.
d. Processing associations D) transmitter molecules
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2 of 145
Term
The pia mater is a connective tissue sheath that covers the spinal cord
and also contains:
A) spinal fluid.
B) fibrocartilage.
C) blood vessels.
D) segmental nerves.
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a. diphenhydramine. D) action potentials.
B) fibrocartilage. C) Catecholamines
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3 of 145
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An appropriate intervention for a patient with an identified nursing
diagnosis of situational low self-esteem would be:
a. Providing large muscle activities to relieve stress b. Attempting to
determine triggers to hallucinations
c. Engaging patient in activities designed to permit success
d. Encouraging verbalization of feelings in a safe environment
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c. Neck stiffness A) peripheral nerves.
c. Engaging patient in activities
A) local protection.
designed to permit success
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, 4 of 145
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Helen, a 47-year-old client with a long history of severe depression,
has not responded to antidepressant medications or psychotherapy.
The nurse caring for the patient knows that the treatment of choice for
depression unresponsive to conventional treatment would be:
A. Lithium.
B. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
C. Light therapy.
D. Neurolinguistic programming.
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B. Monitor for anticholinergic side
D. Patient arrives neatly dressed.
effects.
B) abnormal closure of the neural B. Electroconvulsive therapy
tube. (ECT).
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5 of 145
Term
Which initial short-term outcome would be appropriate for a patient
who was admitted expressing delusional thoughts?
a. Accept that delusion is illogical.
Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated
(Graded A+)- Wilkes
Correct
Incorrect
1 of 145
Term
A patient whose symptoms of mild depression have been managed
with antidepressants is concerned about the affect of accepting a
promotion that will require working the night shift. What will be the
basis of the response the nurse gives to address the patients concern?
a. The connection between a new job and possible depression does
exist.
b. The medication can be adjusted to manage any increase in
depression.
c. The interruption in normal wake-sleep patterns can influence mood
disorders.
d. The change in sleep routine can be managed with a healthy sleep
hygiene routine.
Give this one a try later!
, c. The interruption in normal
wake-sleep patterns can A) peripheral nerves.
influence mood disorders.
d. Processing associations D) transmitter molecules
Don't know?
2 of 145
Term
The pia mater is a connective tissue sheath that covers the spinal cord
and also contains:
A) spinal fluid.
B) fibrocartilage.
C) blood vessels.
D) segmental nerves.
Give this one a try later!
a. diphenhydramine. D) action potentials.
B) fibrocartilage. C) Catecholamines
Don't know?
3 of 145
,Term
An appropriate intervention for a patient with an identified nursing
diagnosis of situational low self-esteem would be:
a. Providing large muscle activities to relieve stress b. Attempting to
determine triggers to hallucinations
c. Engaging patient in activities designed to permit success
d. Encouraging verbalization of feelings in a safe environment
Give this one a try later!
c. Neck stiffness A) peripheral nerves.
c. Engaging patient in activities
A) local protection.
designed to permit success
Don't know?
, 4 of 145
Term
Helen, a 47-year-old client with a long history of severe depression,
has not responded to antidepressant medications or psychotherapy.
The nurse caring for the patient knows that the treatment of choice for
depression unresponsive to conventional treatment would be:
A. Lithium.
B. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
C. Light therapy.
D. Neurolinguistic programming.
Give this one a try later!
B. Monitor for anticholinergic side
D. Patient arrives neatly dressed.
effects.
B) abnormal closure of the neural B. Electroconvulsive therapy
tube. (ECT).
Don't know?
5 of 145
Term
Which initial short-term outcome would be appropriate for a patient
who was admitted expressing delusional thoughts?
a. Accept that delusion is illogical.
