Summary Mental Health Proctored RN Transition Exam | Practice Questions & Study Guide

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Lithium levels range


0.5-1.4


Sodium


135-145


potassium


3.5-5




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MAOI


phenelzine
inhibits breakdown of amine neurotransmitters,
increase BP, increased HR
hypertensive crisis.
avoid pseudonephrine.
no tyramine like pickles, cheese, wine, avocados




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Tricyclic Antidepressants


Sedation, urinary retention,
they lower seizure threshold, uses include BAD, acute panic attacks, phobias, enuresis, and
chronic pain and their overdose can be deadly


Chlorpromazine (thorazine)


Anticholinergic side effects constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, dry mouth. Suck
on hard candy. It does not alter skin perfusion.


Lithium


maintain sodium levels watch for vomiting, diarrhea, sweating


Alcohol withdrawal


Naltroxone. 2-3 days after can be a seizure risk, hand tremors will occur, monitor bp


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Difference between alzheimers and dementia


Alzheimers is progressive forgetfullness and dementia is rapid


Confabulation


Filling in gaps in memory bu fabrication


Delusion


false fixed belief seen in schizos


Child abuse pattern


inconsistency between history and child's injury




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