NUR 180 Mental Health Test 2 Hondros
UPDATED Study ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Fluoxetine (prozac) SATA - CORRECT ANSWER Weight gain, suicidal tendencies,
aspirin- GI bleed
Clonazepam (benzo) Further education is needed if patient states what? SATA - CORRECT
ANSWER Cannot stop taking abruptly, safe because there are no side effects, Don't
need to worry about taking OTC medications with it
Clonazepam- Which lab test would you want to monitor? - CORRECT ANSWER CBC
& LFT
Implement for dying patients (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER Allowing patients to
voice their fears, can get them on good pain program so they are not in pain while dying,
assess for hopelessness and loneliness and offer assistance.
New patient admitted on mental health unit. They have panic/anxiety disorder. What would
be some interventions to help decrease the patient's anxiety? (SATA) - CORRECT
ANSWER Administering anti-anxiety medication (end in PAM!) find therapy that
reduces stress such as aromatherapy, cognitive therapy, help them identify their strengths and
weaknesses.
What symptoms to look for in substance abuse? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid
changes in mood and demeanor, Neglect and personal hygiene, continues to use despite
negative consequences.
Substance abuse, and you are planning group therapy. What would you want to base group
therapy on? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER Isolation from your job or relationships,
missing a lot of work, Increase in accidents
, Clonazepam-teaching patient, - CORRECT ANSWER Dr. may order lab to test liver
function
Clonazepam, what information would you give to the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER Prescribed as needed basis, not on regular schedule.
PTSD is elevated and normally takes alprazolam (Xanax). They can get it PRN. What would
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor for jaundice and sore throat-give meds
Administering Buspar (buspirone-not a controlled medication) Which intervention would you
take when giving this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor for dizziness
Generalized anxiety disorder. What would you ask the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER Do you find it difficult to control your anxiety?
Patient is sweating, having hard time breathing, has numbness, and has pins and needles
through the body. Which medication would you want to give this patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lorazepam
Patient who has constricted pupils, euphoria, respiratory depression, and drowsiness. Which
would you treat first? - CORRECT ANSWER Respiratory Depression
Patient is going through alcohol withdrawal. Patient has developed seizures through this
withdrawal, what medication would you give them? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lorazepam (Benzodiazepine)
Patient has lost lbs in the last couple months. They were referred to you because of their
eating disorder. What would you say to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER What do
you eat in a typical day?
Patient getting treatment for bulimia nervosa. What medication will the nurse provide
teaching on? - CORRECT ANSWER SSRI's
UPDATED Study ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Fluoxetine (prozac) SATA - CORRECT ANSWER Weight gain, suicidal tendencies,
aspirin- GI bleed
Clonazepam (benzo) Further education is needed if patient states what? SATA - CORRECT
ANSWER Cannot stop taking abruptly, safe because there are no side effects, Don't
need to worry about taking OTC medications with it
Clonazepam- Which lab test would you want to monitor? - CORRECT ANSWER CBC
& LFT
Implement for dying patients (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER Allowing patients to
voice their fears, can get them on good pain program so they are not in pain while dying,
assess for hopelessness and loneliness and offer assistance.
New patient admitted on mental health unit. They have panic/anxiety disorder. What would
be some interventions to help decrease the patient's anxiety? (SATA) - CORRECT
ANSWER Administering anti-anxiety medication (end in PAM!) find therapy that
reduces stress such as aromatherapy, cognitive therapy, help them identify their strengths and
weaknesses.
What symptoms to look for in substance abuse? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid
changes in mood and demeanor, Neglect and personal hygiene, continues to use despite
negative consequences.
Substance abuse, and you are planning group therapy. What would you want to base group
therapy on? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER Isolation from your job or relationships,
missing a lot of work, Increase in accidents
, Clonazepam-teaching patient, - CORRECT ANSWER Dr. may order lab to test liver
function
Clonazepam, what information would you give to the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER Prescribed as needed basis, not on regular schedule.
PTSD is elevated and normally takes alprazolam (Xanax). They can get it PRN. What would
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor for jaundice and sore throat-give meds
Administering Buspar (buspirone-not a controlled medication) Which intervention would you
take when giving this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor for dizziness
Generalized anxiety disorder. What would you ask the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER Do you find it difficult to control your anxiety?
Patient is sweating, having hard time breathing, has numbness, and has pins and needles
through the body. Which medication would you want to give this patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lorazepam
Patient who has constricted pupils, euphoria, respiratory depression, and drowsiness. Which
would you treat first? - CORRECT ANSWER Respiratory Depression
Patient is going through alcohol withdrawal. Patient has developed seizures through this
withdrawal, what medication would you give them? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lorazepam (Benzodiazepine)
Patient has lost lbs in the last couple months. They were referred to you because of their
eating disorder. What would you say to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER What do
you eat in a typical day?
Patient getting treatment for bulimia nervosa. What medication will the nurse provide
teaching on? - CORRECT ANSWER SSRI's
