PTSD- Test 2; Questions and Answers 100%
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The nurse is providing care to a client, diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), who is experiencing frequent nightmares. Which medication
does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client?
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Risperidone
Prazosin Correct Answer-Prazosin
While Sertraline, paroxetine and risperidone are appropriate for a client
diagnosed with PTSD, the only medication that has shown effectiveness in
reducing nightmares associated with PTSD is prazosin, an antiadrenergic agent.
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). The client's family has asked about nonpharmacologic therapies
that may be appropriate. Which therapies will the nurse mention when
responding to this family?
Select all that apply.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
, PTSD- Test 2; Questions and Answers 100%
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
Selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor therapy
Acupuncture therapy
Atypical antipsychotic therapy Correct Answer-Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
Acupuncture therapy
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and EMDR (eye movement desensitization
and reprocessing therapy) are nonpharmacologic therapies used by
interdisciplinary teams to treat posttraumatic stress disorder. Acupuncture
therapy is a complementary, nonpharmacologic therapy that has been useful in
the treatment of PTSD. SSRI (selective serotonin/noreprinephrine reuptake
inhibitor) and atypical antipsychotic therapy are both pharmacologic therapies
that may be used to treat PTSD.
The student nurse has completed a care plan for a client diagnosed with
posttraumatic stress disorder. Which intervention is not appropriate for the
student to include in the plan of care for this client?
, PTSD- Test 2; Questions and Answers 100%
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Help the client to express fears that interfere with daily life
Administer propranolol as ordered
Teach the client the use of positive imagery
Identify safe physical outlets for negative feelings Correct Answer-Administer
propranolol as ordered
The student nurse would not include administering anticonvulsants in the plan
of care for this client. Propranolol is a beta blocker that is not a pharmacologic
therapy for PTSD. All the other interventions are appropriate for this client.
The nurse is preparing to complete a nursing assessment for a client who is
diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which data will the nurse
collect during the physical examination portion of the assessment?
Current job
Alcohol use
Type of trauma experienced
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The nurse is providing care to a client, diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), who is experiencing frequent nightmares. Which medication
does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client?
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Risperidone
Prazosin Correct Answer-Prazosin
While Sertraline, paroxetine and risperidone are appropriate for a client
diagnosed with PTSD, the only medication that has shown effectiveness in
reducing nightmares associated with PTSD is prazosin, an antiadrenergic agent.
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). The client's family has asked about nonpharmacologic therapies
that may be appropriate. Which therapies will the nurse mention when
responding to this family?
Select all that apply.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
, PTSD- Test 2; Questions and Answers 100%
Solved
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
Selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor therapy
Acupuncture therapy
Atypical antipsychotic therapy Correct Answer-Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
Acupuncture therapy
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and EMDR (eye movement desensitization
and reprocessing therapy) are nonpharmacologic therapies used by
interdisciplinary teams to treat posttraumatic stress disorder. Acupuncture
therapy is a complementary, nonpharmacologic therapy that has been useful in
the treatment of PTSD. SSRI (selective serotonin/noreprinephrine reuptake
inhibitor) and atypical antipsychotic therapy are both pharmacologic therapies
that may be used to treat PTSD.
The student nurse has completed a care plan for a client diagnosed with
posttraumatic stress disorder. Which intervention is not appropriate for the
student to include in the plan of care for this client?
, PTSD- Test 2; Questions and Answers 100%
Solved
Help the client to express fears that interfere with daily life
Administer propranolol as ordered
Teach the client the use of positive imagery
Identify safe physical outlets for negative feelings Correct Answer-Administer
propranolol as ordered
The student nurse would not include administering anticonvulsants in the plan
of care for this client. Propranolol is a beta blocker that is not a pharmacologic
therapy for PTSD. All the other interventions are appropriate for this client.
The nurse is preparing to complete a nursing assessment for a client who is
diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which data will the nurse
collect during the physical examination portion of the assessment?
Current job
Alcohol use
Type of trauma experienced
