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Review essential psychiatric and mental health nursing concepts with this test bank for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Latest Edition. Explore key topics related to mental health assessment, therapeutic communication, psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing interventions. Reinforce your understanding of individualized patient care, clinical judgment, treatment approaches, and the nurse’s role in supporting patients experiencing mental health challenges. This resource is designed to help nursing students review important course concepts, identify areas requiring additional study, and strengthen their preparation for psychiatric nursing assessments. Use it alongside the latest edition of your textbook, lecture notes, assigned readings, and instructor-provided materials for structured revision and effective exam preparation.

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Nursing, 9th Edition

Terms in this set (470)


Absorption rate influenced by The absorption rate is not influenced by food.
food

Acceptable lunch choices for Foods that do not contain high levels of tyramine, such as
MAOI clients baked chicken and mashed potatoes.




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Expected responses to loss that are not considered mental
Acute grief reactions
illness.

The process of managing a client's immediate symptoms before
Acute phase stabilization
further education or treatment.

Severe episodes of psychosis that may require hospitalization
Acute Psychotic Episodes
for stabilization.

A temporary crisis situation that can be managed with
Acute situational crisis appropriate cognitive behavioral therapy on an outpatient
basis.

Additional purpose of DSM-5- To assist in identifying the underlying causes of disorders.
TR

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental
ADHD disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity.

The initial evaluation conducted when a client is admitted to a
Admission assessment
healthcare facility.

Not required as hallucinations may not be totally alleviated with
Admission for chronic disorders
medication.

Include psychotherapy, prescriptive authority for drugs,
Advanced-level functions in
consultation and liaison, evaluation, program development and
psychiatric nursing
management, and clinical supervision.

Advanced practice psychiatric- The only ones able to conduct psychotherapy.
mental health nurses


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A crisis that results from natural disasters, violent crimes, or
Adventitious Crisis
other unexpected events that threaten an individual's integrity.

Foods that should be avoided by clients taking MAOIs due to
Aged cheeses
high tyramine content.

Behaviors exhibited by a client that may lead to harm to
Aggressive behaviors
themselves or others.

Alcohol consumption with Clients should not drink alcohol while taking benzodiazepines
benzodiazepines due to increased sedative effects.

An antianxiety medication that does not treat the underlying
Alprazolam
problems causing anxiety.

Can be indicated by a PET scan identifying amyloid plaques
Alzheimer's disease diagnosis
and tangles.

Standards that apply to psychiatric-mental health registered
American Nurses Association
nurses, with advanced practice nurses having a different set of
standards of practice
standards.

American Nurses Association, which provides standards
ANA
applicable to all nurses across all disciplines.

Answer for aggressive client B.
scenario

Answer for DSM-5-TR purposes B, D, E.
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Answer for mental health issues B.
standard

A medication used to treat depression, which can vary in its
Antidepressant drug
mechanism of action and side effects.

A type of medication used to treat depression, including
Antidepressant medication
tricyclics and SSRIs.

Strategies to minimize the side effects of antipsychotic drugs
include drinking plenty of fruit juice, developing an exercise
Antipsychotic drugs education program, increasing foods high in fiber, using laxatives as
needed, using sunscreen when outdoors, and taking double the
dose at the next scheduled time for missed doses.

Medications used for the treatment of conditions like bipolar I
Antipsychotic medication
and acute mania.

Medication therapy that can lead to weight gain, affecting
Antipsychotic Therapy
adherence in clients with schizophrenia.

Anxiety is not a reason to cancel an MRI procedure since
Anxiety in MRI Procedures antianxiety medication can be administered prior to the
procedure.

American Psychiatric Nurses Association, which provides
APNA
standards specifically for psychiatric nurses.


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