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Nur 341 Final exam LATEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are normal changes of aging in cognitive responses?
Impaired memory, confusion, and defense mechanisms.
What is the difference between aging, depression, and dementia in
terms of memory impairment?
Aging shows gradual decline, depression shows upset, and dementia
involves hiding memory impairment.
What is sundowning syndrome?
A condition where confusion increases in the evening.
What is confabulation?
Mixing up memories or creating false memories to fill in gaps.
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What is delirium?
A sudden onset condition caused by an underlying medical emergency,
with fluctuating impairment.
What are the signs of delirium?
Sudden personality change, unstable vital signs, and it is reversible.
What factors contribute to a therapeutic milieu for geropsychiatric
patients?
Cognitive stimulation, calm environment, structured routine, focus on
strengths, and safety.
What are some nursing interventions for geropsychiatric patients?
Psychotherapy, life review, validation therapy, and medication.
What medications are commonly used for dementia?
Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine (Exelon), Galantamine (Razadyne).
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When is assertive community treatment used?
For patients who frequently end up in the hospital due to non-
compliance with treatment.
What are the effects of serious mental illness (SMI) on physical health?
Increased risk of physical diseases.
How does lack of insight manifest in patients?
Patients may not recognize their illness or need for treatment.
What are recovery-focused interventions for patients with SMI?
Maximize strengths, improve living skills, and promote physical well-
being.
What are possible drug interactions of St. John's Wort?
It interacts with SSRIs and SNRIs.
What is resilience?
Nur 341 Final exam LATEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are normal changes of aging in cognitive responses?
Impaired memory, confusion, and defense mechanisms.
What is the difference between aging, depression, and dementia in
terms of memory impairment?
Aging shows gradual decline, depression shows upset, and dementia
involves hiding memory impairment.
What is sundowning syndrome?
A condition where confusion increases in the evening.
What is confabulation?
Mixing up memories or creating false memories to fill in gaps.
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What is delirium?
A sudden onset condition caused by an underlying medical emergency,
with fluctuating impairment.
What are the signs of delirium?
Sudden personality change, unstable vital signs, and it is reversible.
What factors contribute to a therapeutic milieu for geropsychiatric
patients?
Cognitive stimulation, calm environment, structured routine, focus on
strengths, and safety.
What are some nursing interventions for geropsychiatric patients?
Psychotherapy, life review, validation therapy, and medication.
What medications are commonly used for dementia?
Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine (Exelon), Galantamine (Razadyne).
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When is assertive community treatment used?
For patients who frequently end up in the hospital due to non-
compliance with treatment.
What are the effects of serious mental illness (SMI) on physical health?
Increased risk of physical diseases.
How does lack of insight manifest in patients?
Patients may not recognize their illness or need for treatment.
What are recovery-focused interventions for patients with SMI?
Maximize strengths, improve living skills, and promote physical well-
being.
What are possible drug interactions of St. John's Wort?
It interacts with SSRIs and SNRIs.
What is resilience?
