NSG 316 EXAM 2 2025 NSG-316 Exam
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_____ is a state of mind or way a person feels (subjective), _____ is
how people present themselves to others -Answer-Mood, affect
What is euthymia? -Answer-Normal healthy fluctuations of mood
What is the difference between blunted, bright, flat, inappropriate,
labile, and restricted/constricted affects? -Answer-Blunted- low or
reduced outward expression
Bright- smiling, positive attitude
Flat- absent outward expression
Inappropriate- emotion does not fit situation
Labile- varied, rapid, abrupt shifts in emotions
Restricted/constricted- mild reduction in range and intensity of
emotions
True or false: affect always aligns with a persons mood -Answer-False
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the reward and pleasure
parts of the brain? Drugs, such as opioids may affect its release. It is
involved in learning, attention, sleep, mood, heart rate, kidney
functioning, and pain processes. -Answer-Dopamine (DA)
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight or flight response -
arousal, attention, cognitive function, and stress reaction? -Answer-
Norepinephrine (NE)
,Which neurotransmitter is considered to be the mood modulator -
mood, perception, reward, anger, aggression, appetite, sexuality, fear,
stress? -Answer-Serotonin (5H-T)
What is a common complaint a child may have if they are
experiencing bullying? -Answer-They feel "sick"
This mental health diagnosis is the noted by the experience of
overwhelming sadness, loss of interest in our pleasure, feelings of
guilt, low self worth, disruptions and sleep, appetite, and energy; poor
concentration. People experiencing this may not even be able to get
out of bed. -Answer-Depression
True or false: mania is a diagnosis associated with bipolar disorder -
Answer-False (mania is a symptom)
True or false: men are at greater risk for suicide -Answer-True
True or false: women are at greater risk of having depression -
Answer-True
What are some primary prevention methods for depression? -Answer-
Unfortunately, they are not well established, but efforts are focused on
reducing poverty, racism, violence, and stress
What is ECT (electroconvulsive) therapy? -Answer-A treatment for
people with depression in which they are sedated with the use of
anesthesia, and then electrodes are used to put them into a seizure
like state. During this process, people are hooked up to EKG monitors,
vital sign monitors, and usually oxygen. Only lasts a few seconds,
then recovery (need neuro checks, vitals, close monitoring, fluids)
,- 70% of depressed patients respond well to the treatment
** contraindicated for those with intracranial pressure**
What are the two tricyclic antidepressants and what are they used for?
-Answer-1.) amitriptyline (Elavil)
2.) nortriptyline (Pamelor)
- Inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in people with
depression, anxiety, OCD, neuropathic pain, enuresis in kids >6 y/o
** avoid if diagnosed with urinal retention or closed angle glaucoma
What are the four SSRIs antidepressants and what are they used for?
-Answer-1.) citalopram (Celexa)
2.) escitalopram (Lexapro)
3.) paroxetine HCl (Paxil)
4.) sertraline (Zoloft)
- inhibits reuptake of serotonin in people with major depression, OCD,
bulimia, PTSD, panic, and premenstrual dysphoric
What are the three atypical antidepressants? -Answer-1.) bupropion
HCl (Zyban/Wellbutrin)
2.) duloxetine (Cymbalta)
3.) trazodone (Desyrel)
What are the 4 different benzodiazepine antianxiety meds? -Answer-
1.) lorazepam (Ativan)
2.) clonazepam (Klonopin)
3.) alprazolam (Xanax)
4.) diazepam (Valium)
, What are the two non-benzo antianxiety meds? -Answer-1.) buspirone
hydrochloride (BuSpar)
2.) hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Atarax)
What are some common side effects of psychiatric meds? -Answer--
Dry mouth, eyes - always thirsty (anticholinergic effects)
- Blurred vision
- Urinary retention
- Nasal congestion
- Sinus tachycardia (do a baseline EKG before prescribing meds)
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Drowsiness/sedation
- Weight changes
- Decreased libido
- Irregular menses
- Dermatits
What are the four extrapyramidical symptoms (EPS) movement
disorders? -Answer-1.) Dystonia- abnormal muscle spasm, impaired
muscle tone, abnormal posturing of head and neck - give
anticholinergic meds to stop it
2.) Pseudoparkinsonism- have signs and symptoms of Parkinson's
such as pill rolling and flat affect without having actual diagnosis
3.) Akathisia- restless, very fidgety - treat this by changing the
medications
4.) Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)- irregular, repetitive involuntary
movements (lip, smacking, mouth, movements) - once it gets to this
point they have it forever. Must be diagnosed early to reverse
** Dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia are REVERSIBLE -
TD is if you catch it early enough
Latest Update 2025 Questions and Correct
Answers Rated A+
_____ is a state of mind or way a person feels (subjective), _____ is
how people present themselves to others -Answer-Mood, affect
What is euthymia? -Answer-Normal healthy fluctuations of mood
What is the difference between blunted, bright, flat, inappropriate,
labile, and restricted/constricted affects? -Answer-Blunted- low or
reduced outward expression
Bright- smiling, positive attitude
Flat- absent outward expression
Inappropriate- emotion does not fit situation
Labile- varied, rapid, abrupt shifts in emotions
Restricted/constricted- mild reduction in range and intensity of
emotions
True or false: affect always aligns with a persons mood -Answer-False
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the reward and pleasure
parts of the brain? Drugs, such as opioids may affect its release. It is
involved in learning, attention, sleep, mood, heart rate, kidney
functioning, and pain processes. -Answer-Dopamine (DA)
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight or flight response -
arousal, attention, cognitive function, and stress reaction? -Answer-
Norepinephrine (NE)
,Which neurotransmitter is considered to be the mood modulator -
mood, perception, reward, anger, aggression, appetite, sexuality, fear,
stress? -Answer-Serotonin (5H-T)
What is a common complaint a child may have if they are
experiencing bullying? -Answer-They feel "sick"
This mental health diagnosis is the noted by the experience of
overwhelming sadness, loss of interest in our pleasure, feelings of
guilt, low self worth, disruptions and sleep, appetite, and energy; poor
concentration. People experiencing this may not even be able to get
out of bed. -Answer-Depression
True or false: mania is a diagnosis associated with bipolar disorder -
Answer-False (mania is a symptom)
True or false: men are at greater risk for suicide -Answer-True
True or false: women are at greater risk of having depression -
Answer-True
What are some primary prevention methods for depression? -Answer-
Unfortunately, they are not well established, but efforts are focused on
reducing poverty, racism, violence, and stress
What is ECT (electroconvulsive) therapy? -Answer-A treatment for
people with depression in which they are sedated with the use of
anesthesia, and then electrodes are used to put them into a seizure
like state. During this process, people are hooked up to EKG monitors,
vital sign monitors, and usually oxygen. Only lasts a few seconds,
then recovery (need neuro checks, vitals, close monitoring, fluids)
,- 70% of depressed patients respond well to the treatment
** contraindicated for those with intracranial pressure**
What are the two tricyclic antidepressants and what are they used for?
-Answer-1.) amitriptyline (Elavil)
2.) nortriptyline (Pamelor)
- Inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in people with
depression, anxiety, OCD, neuropathic pain, enuresis in kids >6 y/o
** avoid if diagnosed with urinal retention or closed angle glaucoma
What are the four SSRIs antidepressants and what are they used for?
-Answer-1.) citalopram (Celexa)
2.) escitalopram (Lexapro)
3.) paroxetine HCl (Paxil)
4.) sertraline (Zoloft)
- inhibits reuptake of serotonin in people with major depression, OCD,
bulimia, PTSD, panic, and premenstrual dysphoric
What are the three atypical antidepressants? -Answer-1.) bupropion
HCl (Zyban/Wellbutrin)
2.) duloxetine (Cymbalta)
3.) trazodone (Desyrel)
What are the 4 different benzodiazepine antianxiety meds? -Answer-
1.) lorazepam (Ativan)
2.) clonazepam (Klonopin)
3.) alprazolam (Xanax)
4.) diazepam (Valium)
, What are the two non-benzo antianxiety meds? -Answer-1.) buspirone
hydrochloride (BuSpar)
2.) hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Atarax)
What are some common side effects of psychiatric meds? -Answer--
Dry mouth, eyes - always thirsty (anticholinergic effects)
- Blurred vision
- Urinary retention
- Nasal congestion
- Sinus tachycardia (do a baseline EKG before prescribing meds)
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Drowsiness/sedation
- Weight changes
- Decreased libido
- Irregular menses
- Dermatits
What are the four extrapyramidical symptoms (EPS) movement
disorders? -Answer-1.) Dystonia- abnormal muscle spasm, impaired
muscle tone, abnormal posturing of head and neck - give
anticholinergic meds to stop it
2.) Pseudoparkinsonism- have signs and symptoms of Parkinson's
such as pill rolling and flat affect without having actual diagnosis
3.) Akathisia- restless, very fidgety - treat this by changing the
medications
4.) Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)- irregular, repetitive involuntary
movements (lip, smacking, mouth, movements) - once it gets to this
point they have it forever. Must be diagnosed early to reverse
** Dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia are REVERSIBLE -
TD is if you catch it early enough
