Phenelzine adverse side effect - correct answers - orthostatic hypotension
Pentobarital sodium may cause - correct answers - respiratory depression
The drug Varenicline (used for smoking cessation) is instructed to
take how? -
correct answers - After meal with a full glass of water to minimize
nauseau
What blood test should you monitor for patients taking Quetiapine
Fumarate (for schizophrenia) - correct answers - Monitor glucose
levels. Increases risk of developing diabetes.
Buspirone may cause? - correct answers - Dizziness (allow at least 2-4
weeks for full effect)
If a lithium level is 2.2 what may the patient be experiencing? -
correct answers - Blurry vision from lithium intoxication
Lab value to monitor for Risperidone - correct answers - Adverse
reaction of elevated glucose
Buspirone may cause? - correct answers - Nausea
After an ECTwhat would a patient require? - correct answers -
OXYGEN
Rape-trauma syndrome - correct answers - patients experience
intense guilt
Patients in acute mania require what? - correct answers - Frequent rest
periods due to possible exhaustion
Bipolar disorder and group therapy - correct answers - Learn from the
experiences of others (group therapy may agitate persons with acute
mania)
Unkempt appearance on patient with schizophrenia. Nurses priority
assessment? -
correct answers - Physical needs (Think Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)
GRADED
A+
What is a persecutory delusion in a patient with schizophrenia? - correct
answers - The government is after me because I know top secret
information? (Believe they are being persecuted despite lack of evidence)
, What following finding should the nurse identify as an early indication of
cognitive decline? - correct answers - Impaired recent memory
(MODERATE cognitive decline- withdrawing from social events, lose ability
to handle finances)
Following alcohol withdrawal, which of the following medications should
the nurse expect to administer to the client during maintenance? -
correct answers - Disulfiram....Used as a deterrant to prevent further
alcohol use (IMPORTANT to ensure the clienthas not had any alcohol
intake for at least 12 hours prior to use/admition)
Patient develops postoperative delirium. What action should the nurse take?
-
correct answers - Request a prescription for and antianxiety medication
Which statement should indicate an AP requires further teaching when
talking to a patient with dementia? - correct answers - IT's almost time
for your appointment. Let me do your hair for you and brush your teeth.
(ADDITIONAL time should be given to patient to complete activities)
A nurse caring for schizophrenic patient taking first generation
antipsychotic medication 3 weeks ago reports inner restlessness, rocks
back and forth when sitting down, and paces frequently. What adverse
effect should the nurse identify the patient is experiencing? - correct
answers - Akathisia (extrapyramidal adverse effect that typically occur
within the first 2 months of beginning a first-generation antipsychotic
mecation) PRORANOLOL can be used to TREAT akathsia
What following instructions should a nurse provide to a patient taking
valproic acid? -
correct answers - You should have your liver function levels monitored
regularly while taking this medication (recommended to test every 2
months for first 6 months of therapy)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription of
phenelizine. What over the counter med can cause a hypertensive crisis
when taken concurrently with phenelizine? - correct answers -
Pseudophedrine- interacts with MAOI meds such as phenelizine
The nurse is teaching a client about dietary items to avoid while taking
disulfiram. What items should she include in teaching? - correct answers -
Pure vanilla extract (avoid alcohol containing substances)
A nurse is providing teaching about clozapine. What should she include in
the teaching? - correct answers - You should have your white blood cell
checked once per WEEK for 6 months.
GRADED
A+
Pentobarital sodium may cause - correct answers - respiratory depression
The drug Varenicline (used for smoking cessation) is instructed to
take how? -
correct answers - After meal with a full glass of water to minimize
nauseau
What blood test should you monitor for patients taking Quetiapine
Fumarate (for schizophrenia) - correct answers - Monitor glucose
levels. Increases risk of developing diabetes.
Buspirone may cause? - correct answers - Dizziness (allow at least 2-4
weeks for full effect)
If a lithium level is 2.2 what may the patient be experiencing? -
correct answers - Blurry vision from lithium intoxication
Lab value to monitor for Risperidone - correct answers - Adverse
reaction of elevated glucose
Buspirone may cause? - correct answers - Nausea
After an ECTwhat would a patient require? - correct answers -
OXYGEN
Rape-trauma syndrome - correct answers - patients experience
intense guilt
Patients in acute mania require what? - correct answers - Frequent rest
periods due to possible exhaustion
Bipolar disorder and group therapy - correct answers - Learn from the
experiences of others (group therapy may agitate persons with acute
mania)
Unkempt appearance on patient with schizophrenia. Nurses priority
assessment? -
correct answers - Physical needs (Think Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)
GRADED
A+
What is a persecutory delusion in a patient with schizophrenia? - correct
answers - The government is after me because I know top secret
information? (Believe they are being persecuted despite lack of evidence)
, What following finding should the nurse identify as an early indication of
cognitive decline? - correct answers - Impaired recent memory
(MODERATE cognitive decline- withdrawing from social events, lose ability
to handle finances)
Following alcohol withdrawal, which of the following medications should
the nurse expect to administer to the client during maintenance? -
correct answers - Disulfiram....Used as a deterrant to prevent further
alcohol use (IMPORTANT to ensure the clienthas not had any alcohol
intake for at least 12 hours prior to use/admition)
Patient develops postoperative delirium. What action should the nurse take?
-
correct answers - Request a prescription for and antianxiety medication
Which statement should indicate an AP requires further teaching when
talking to a patient with dementia? - correct answers - IT's almost time
for your appointment. Let me do your hair for you and brush your teeth.
(ADDITIONAL time should be given to patient to complete activities)
A nurse caring for schizophrenic patient taking first generation
antipsychotic medication 3 weeks ago reports inner restlessness, rocks
back and forth when sitting down, and paces frequently. What adverse
effect should the nurse identify the patient is experiencing? - correct
answers - Akathisia (extrapyramidal adverse effect that typically occur
within the first 2 months of beginning a first-generation antipsychotic
mecation) PRORANOLOL can be used to TREAT akathsia
What following instructions should a nurse provide to a patient taking
valproic acid? -
correct answers - You should have your liver function levels monitored
regularly while taking this medication (recommended to test every 2
months for first 6 months of therapy)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription of
phenelizine. What over the counter med can cause a hypertensive crisis
when taken concurrently with phenelizine? - correct answers -
Pseudophedrine- interacts with MAOI meds such as phenelizine
The nurse is teaching a client about dietary items to avoid while taking
disulfiram. What items should she include in teaching? - correct answers -
Pure vanilla extract (avoid alcohol containing substances)
A nurse is providing teaching about clozapine. What should she include in
the teaching? - correct answers - You should have your white blood cell
checked once per WEEK for 6 months.
GRADED
A+
