NSG 221 Mental Health Exam Three (Modules 7, 8, 9, & 10) questions well answered

NSG 221 Mental Health Exam Three (Modules 7, 8, 9, & 10)T/F Depressed individuals who are newly taking antidepressant medication are at an increased risk for suicide - correct answer True T/F Antidepressant medications can be discontinued quickly by a client - correct answer False T/F Electroconvulsive therapy can be safely administered to pregnant women - correct answer Tru T/F Depressed individuals can experience a lack of energy known as anhedonia - correct answer False T/F A lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range - correct answer False (0.6 to 1.2) Kindling Definition - correct answer A process by which seizure activity in the brain is initially stimulated by the cumulative effects of stress, low amounts of electrical impulses, or chemicals that sensitize the neuronal pathways Clients taking MAOIs and who eat foods containing tyramine risk experiencing a BLANK, which is potentially fatal - correct answer BLANK: hypertensive crisis An individual experiencing mania can exhibit rapidly changing emotions, also known as: - correct answer Liable What is the term that refers to having thoughts of killing oneself? - correct answer Suicidal Ideation Mild Anxiety Definition - correct answer Mild anxiety is a sensation that something is different and warrants special attention. Sensory stimulation increases and helps the person focus attention to learn, solve problems, think, act, feel, and protect him or herself. Mild anxiety often motivates people to make changes or engage in goal-directed activity.