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NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3
:COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE | ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE
Study Guide for Mental Health Exam 3
Electrolytes and Imbalances
• Potassium (K+): Normal range 3.5–5.0 mEq/L. Monitor for
imbalances, especially in bulimia (dental damage, muscle weakness,
electrolyte disturbances).
• Lithium: Normal range 0.6-1.2 mEq/L.
• Toxic level >1.5 mEq/L.
• Common side effects: Polyuria, tremors, lethargy, muscle weakness.
• Monitor for weakness, hand tremors, lethargy.
Mental Health Disorders
• Cannabis Withdrawal: Symptoms include irritability, anger,
restlessness, anxiety.
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• Bipolar Disorder: Safety is always the priority.
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
• Affects young women.
• Treatment: Light therapy (jitteriness, headaches as side effects).
• Mania:
• Symptoms: Forgetting basic ADLs, impulsivity (e.g., shopping sprees).
• Separate manic patients from others when agitated.
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Safety is the priority; assess for
suicidal ideation.
Substance Use and Withdrawal
• Alcohol Withdrawal:
• Benzodiazepines are used for treatment.
• Symptoms: Tremors, risk for seizures within 12–24 hours.
• Methadone:
• Side effects: Lips edema, chest pain, lightheadedness, confusion.
• Naltrexone:
• Must be opioid-free for 10 days before administration.
NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3
:COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE | ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE
Study Guide for Mental Health Exam 3
Electrolytes and Imbalances
• Potassium (K+): Normal range 3.5–5.0 mEq/L. Monitor for
imbalances, especially in bulimia (dental damage, muscle weakness,
electrolyte disturbances).
• Lithium: Normal range 0.6-1.2 mEq/L.
• Toxic level >1.5 mEq/L.
• Common side effects: Polyuria, tremors, lethargy, muscle weakness.
• Monitor for weakness, hand tremors, lethargy.
Mental Health Disorders
• Cannabis Withdrawal: Symptoms include irritability, anger,
restlessness, anxiety.
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• Bipolar Disorder: Safety is always the priority.
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
• Affects young women.
• Treatment: Light therapy (jitteriness, headaches as side effects).
• Mania:
• Symptoms: Forgetting basic ADLs, impulsivity (e.g., shopping sprees).
• Separate manic patients from others when agitated.
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Safety is the priority; assess for
suicidal ideation.
Substance Use and Withdrawal
• Alcohol Withdrawal:
• Benzodiazepines are used for treatment.
• Symptoms: Tremors, risk for seizures within 12–24 hours.
• Methadone:
• Side effects: Lips edema, chest pain, lightheadedness, confusion.
• Naltrexone:
• Must be opioid-free for 10 days before administration.
