NURS 660 Exam 2 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What occurs with mania associated with bipolar disorder a. Varying degrees of sadness b. Distinct episodes of elation c. Suicide d. Psychomotor retardation correct answer: B Which postoperative narcotic analgesic will most likely be prescribed to a patient whose current medications include a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), a thyroid hormone, and a multivitamin? a. Meperidine (Demerol) b. Morphine c. Ibuprofen (Advil) d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) correct answer: B What is the major advantage of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) over other types of antidepressant therapy? a. They are less expensive than the other classes of antidepressants b. They cure major depressive illnesses c. They do not cause the anticholinergic and cardiovascular adverse effects d. Therapeutic relief is immediate correct answer: C Lithium (Eskalith) is the drug of choice for which of the following disorders? a. Psychotic episodes b. Obsessive compulsive disorders (OCDs) c. Bipolar disorders d. Depressive disorders correct answer: C Which psychological manifestations of depression will improve in response to antidepressant therapy? a. Loss of energy b. Palpitations c. Sleep disturbances d. Social withdrawal correct answer: D On what is the choice of tricyclic antidepressants based? a. The need to decrease the action of norepinephrine, dopamine, or serotonin b. Patient age and gender c. An absence of adverse effects, such as orthostatic hypotension d. The need for stimulation and increased mental alertness correct answer: B The nurse is teaching a patient about medication treatment for depression. The patient asks how long it will take before sleep and appetite will begin to improve. Which response by the nurse is most accurate? a. 3 days b. 1 week c. 4 weeks