NUR 256 Mental Health Exam 2 (Latest
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• Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major
depressive disorder? -✓✓24 yr old married woman
• A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which
patient teaching should the nurse prioritize? -✓✓Discuss with the patient
and family expected short term memory loss
• Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly
admitted patient experiencing suicidal ideations? -✓✓Monitor the
patient at a close, but irregular intervals.
• A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed
Nardil. Which teachings should the nurse prioritize? -✓✓Intruct the
patient & family about the many food-drug & drug-drug interactions?
• What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient
experiencing serotonin syndrome? -✓✓Confusion, restlessness,
Tachycardia, Labile BP, & diaphoresis
• Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic
antidepressants? -✓✓Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
• Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects
from tricyclic antidepressants? -✓✓Urinary hesitancy, constipation, and
blurred vision
, • A patient seen in the ED is experiencing irritability, pressured speech,
and increased levels of anxiety. The priority is? -✓✓Assess vital signs
and complete a physical assessment
• A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 in the manic phase is yelling at
another peer in the milieu. The priority intervention is? -✓✓Calmly
redirect and remove the patient from the milieu.
• A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 is experiencing auditory
hallucinations and a flight of ideas. Which meds would you expect to
give? -✓✓Risperidone (Risperdal) & Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• A patient prescribed Lithium is experiencing excessive output of dilute
urine, tremors and muscular irritability. The RN should? -✓✓Assess a
serum Lithium level of 2.6mEq/L
• A patient is newly prescribed Lithium carbonate. Which teaching point
by the nurse takes priority? -✓✓Make sure your salt intake is consistent.
• Which is an example of an behavioral response to a moderate level of
anxiety? -✓✓Restlessness
• Which is an example of a physiological response to a panic level of
anxiety? -✓✓Dilated pupils.
• A newly admitted patient is diagnosed with PTSD. Which behavioral
symptoms would the nurse expect to assess? -✓✓Diminished
participation in significant activities.
• A patient on an in patient unit is experiencing a flash back. Which
intervention takes priority? -✓✓Maintain and reassure the patient of his
or her safety and security
2026) | Comprehensive Review with Verified
Q&A | Guaranteed Success
• Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major
depressive disorder? -✓✓24 yr old married woman
• A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which
patient teaching should the nurse prioritize? -✓✓Discuss with the patient
and family expected short term memory loss
• Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly
admitted patient experiencing suicidal ideations? -✓✓Monitor the
patient at a close, but irregular intervals.
• A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed
Nardil. Which teachings should the nurse prioritize? -✓✓Intruct the
patient & family about the many food-drug & drug-drug interactions?
• What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient
experiencing serotonin syndrome? -✓✓Confusion, restlessness,
Tachycardia, Labile BP, & diaphoresis
• Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic
antidepressants? -✓✓Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
• Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects
from tricyclic antidepressants? -✓✓Urinary hesitancy, constipation, and
blurred vision
, • A patient seen in the ED is experiencing irritability, pressured speech,
and increased levels of anxiety. The priority is? -✓✓Assess vital signs
and complete a physical assessment
• A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 in the manic phase is yelling at
another peer in the milieu. The priority intervention is? -✓✓Calmly
redirect and remove the patient from the milieu.
• A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 is experiencing auditory
hallucinations and a flight of ideas. Which meds would you expect to
give? -✓✓Risperidone (Risperdal) & Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• A patient prescribed Lithium is experiencing excessive output of dilute
urine, tremors and muscular irritability. The RN should? -✓✓Assess a
serum Lithium level of 2.6mEq/L
• A patient is newly prescribed Lithium carbonate. Which teaching point
by the nurse takes priority? -✓✓Make sure your salt intake is consistent.
• Which is an example of an behavioral response to a moderate level of
anxiety? -✓✓Restlessness
• Which is an example of a physiological response to a panic level of
anxiety? -✓✓Dilated pupils.
• A newly admitted patient is diagnosed with PTSD. Which behavioral
symptoms would the nurse expect to assess? -✓✓Diminished
participation in significant activities.
• A patient on an in patient unit is experiencing a flash back. Which
intervention takes priority? -✓✓Maintain and reassure the patient of his
or her safety and security
