NSG 322 EXAM 1 HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR FINAL EXAM SUCCESS
interpersonal relations theory - correct answer -Peplau's theory: Emphasized the nurse-client
relationship as the foundation of nursing practice. It gave emphasis on the give-and-take of
nurse-client relationships that was seen by many as revolutionary.
what type of therapy should be encouraged for a patient experiencing cognitive distortions? -
correct answer -cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
what is a common side effect following ECT treatments? - correct answer -short term memory
loss
which of the following types of anti-depressants pose the greatest risk for overdose? (MAOIs,
SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic TCAs) - correct answer -tricyclics TCAs (cardiac toxicity effect in high
doses)
duty to warn - correct answer -an obligation to warn third parties when they may be in danger
from a patient
duty to protect - correct answer -ethical and legal obligations of health care workers to protect
patients from physically harming themselves or others
priapism is an adverse reaction for which medications? (isocarboxazide, mirtazapine, sertraline,
trazadone) - correct answer -trazodone
symptoms of serotonin syndrome - correct answer -tachycardia, hypertension, GI symptoms,
hyperthermia, restlessness, mood swings
, foods high in tyramine - correct answer -avocados; bananas; eggplants; figs; overripe fruit;
papaya; raisins;
anything pickled; organ meats; smoked meats;
aged cheese; caffeine; red wine; beer; sherry;
sour cream; soy sauce; yogurt (table 14.7)
mental health - correct answer -an overall state of well-being and balance
mental illness - correct answer -a diagnosable psychiatric disorder
behavioral health - correct answer -an individual's response to alterations in mental (and
physical) health; behavioral health care is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these
responses
DMDD - correct answer -disruptive mood dysregulation disorder: dx between ages of 6 and 18,
characterized by constant irritability present in at least two settings (home, school, with peers);
interventions include CBT
persistent depressive disorder - correct answer -depressive disorder characterized by a
chronically sad and melancholy mood; treatment similar to MDD and includes psychotherapy
such as CBT and antidepressants
premenstrual dysphoric disorder - correct answer -a disorder marked by repeated episodes of
significant depression and related symptoms during the week before menstruation
substance/medication-induced depressive disorder - correct answer -the result of prolonged
use of or withdrawal from drugs and alcohol; sx appear within 1 month of use and sx would not
normally be present in the absence of drug/alcohol use or withdrawal
AND ANSWERS FOR FINAL EXAM SUCCESS
interpersonal relations theory - correct answer -Peplau's theory: Emphasized the nurse-client
relationship as the foundation of nursing practice. It gave emphasis on the give-and-take of
nurse-client relationships that was seen by many as revolutionary.
what type of therapy should be encouraged for a patient experiencing cognitive distortions? -
correct answer -cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
what is a common side effect following ECT treatments? - correct answer -short term memory
loss
which of the following types of anti-depressants pose the greatest risk for overdose? (MAOIs,
SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic TCAs) - correct answer -tricyclics TCAs (cardiac toxicity effect in high
doses)
duty to warn - correct answer -an obligation to warn third parties when they may be in danger
from a patient
duty to protect - correct answer -ethical and legal obligations of health care workers to protect
patients from physically harming themselves or others
priapism is an adverse reaction for which medications? (isocarboxazide, mirtazapine, sertraline,
trazadone) - correct answer -trazodone
symptoms of serotonin syndrome - correct answer -tachycardia, hypertension, GI symptoms,
hyperthermia, restlessness, mood swings
, foods high in tyramine - correct answer -avocados; bananas; eggplants; figs; overripe fruit;
papaya; raisins;
anything pickled; organ meats; smoked meats;
aged cheese; caffeine; red wine; beer; sherry;
sour cream; soy sauce; yogurt (table 14.7)
mental health - correct answer -an overall state of well-being and balance
mental illness - correct answer -a diagnosable psychiatric disorder
behavioral health - correct answer -an individual's response to alterations in mental (and
physical) health; behavioral health care is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these
responses
DMDD - correct answer -disruptive mood dysregulation disorder: dx between ages of 6 and 18,
characterized by constant irritability present in at least two settings (home, school, with peers);
interventions include CBT
persistent depressive disorder - correct answer -depressive disorder characterized by a
chronically sad and melancholy mood; treatment similar to MDD and includes psychotherapy
such as CBT and antidepressants
premenstrual dysphoric disorder - correct answer -a disorder marked by repeated episodes of
significant depression and related symptoms during the week before menstruation
substance/medication-induced depressive disorder - correct answer -the result of prolonged
use of or withdrawal from drugs and alcohol; sx appear within 1 month of use and sx would not
normally be present in the absence of drug/alcohol use or withdrawal
