ATI CMS EXAM REVIEW - MENTAL HEALTH
questions with verified answers
ACAMPROSATE (CAMPRAL) Ans✓✓✓ decreases abstinence symptoms
- anxiety
- restlessness
ADVENTITIOUS CRISIS Ans✓✓✓ crisis related to natural disaster or crime
*example*
hurricane
rape
workplace violence
ALCOHOL - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION Ans✓✓✓ slurred speech
decreased motor skills
decreased level of conciousness
memory impairment
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL - PRIORITY ASSESSMENT QUESTION Ans✓✓✓ "When
did you have your last drink?"
,ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Ans✓✓✓ vomiting
course hand tremors
restlessness
tachycardia
tachypnea
hypertension
fever
seizures
hallucinations
diaphoresis
hyperthermia
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL - TIMING Ans✓✓✓ starts within 4-12 hours of last drink
,peaks at 24-48 hours
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL DELIRIUM - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Ans✓✓✓
hallucinations
severe hypertension
delirium
cardiac dysrhythmias
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL DELIRIUM - TIMING Ans✓✓✓ 2-3 days after cessation of
alcohol
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) - KEY PRINCIPLES Ans✓✓✓ *total abstinence is
the only cure for alcohol use disorder*
individuals should take responsibility for recovery rather than the addiction
individuals with an addiction cannot place blame on other people/issues for their
addiction
individuals with an addiction must face their problems and their feelings
program is not intended for addiction to other substances
, securing a sponsor improves chance of recovery
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) - PURPOSE Ans✓✓✓ to stay sober
help other alcoholics achieve sobriety
encourages recovery through peer support
ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) - INDICATIONS Ans✓✓✓ anxiety
seizures
muscle spasms
alcohol withdrawal
induce/maintain anesthesia
ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) - MODE OF ACTION Ans✓✓✓ enhances GABA effect in
the CNS
ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) - NURSING CONSIDERATIONS Ans✓✓✓ this Rx is intended
for *short-term use only*
this Rx should not be discontinued abruptly
questions with verified answers
ACAMPROSATE (CAMPRAL) Ans✓✓✓ decreases abstinence symptoms
- anxiety
- restlessness
ADVENTITIOUS CRISIS Ans✓✓✓ crisis related to natural disaster or crime
*example*
hurricane
rape
workplace violence
ALCOHOL - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION Ans✓✓✓ slurred speech
decreased motor skills
decreased level of conciousness
memory impairment
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL - PRIORITY ASSESSMENT QUESTION Ans✓✓✓ "When
did you have your last drink?"
,ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Ans✓✓✓ vomiting
course hand tremors
restlessness
tachycardia
tachypnea
hypertension
fever
seizures
hallucinations
diaphoresis
hyperthermia
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL - TIMING Ans✓✓✓ starts within 4-12 hours of last drink
,peaks at 24-48 hours
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL DELIRIUM - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Ans✓✓✓
hallucinations
severe hypertension
delirium
cardiac dysrhythmias
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL DELIRIUM - TIMING Ans✓✓✓ 2-3 days after cessation of
alcohol
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) - KEY PRINCIPLES Ans✓✓✓ *total abstinence is
the only cure for alcohol use disorder*
individuals should take responsibility for recovery rather than the addiction
individuals with an addiction cannot place blame on other people/issues for their
addiction
individuals with an addiction must face their problems and their feelings
program is not intended for addiction to other substances
, securing a sponsor improves chance of recovery
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) - PURPOSE Ans✓✓✓ to stay sober
help other alcoholics achieve sobriety
encourages recovery through peer support
ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) - INDICATIONS Ans✓✓✓ anxiety
seizures
muscle spasms
alcohol withdrawal
induce/maintain anesthesia
ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) - MODE OF ACTION Ans✓✓✓ enhances GABA effect in
the CNS
ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) - NURSING CONSIDERATIONS Ans✓✓✓ this Rx is intended
for *short-term use only*
this Rx should not be discontinued abruptly
