Rasmussen: Mental Health
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1. Which nursing diagnosis supports the psychoanalytic theory of development of major depressive
disorder?
…ANS… Social isolation R/T self directed danger
2. Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
…ANS… 24 yr old married woman
3. A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which patient teaching should the
nurse prioritize?
…ANS… Discuss with the patient and family expected short term
memory loss
4. Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly admit- ted patient experiencing
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, suicidal ideations?
…ANS… Monitor the patient at a close, but irregular intervals.
5. A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed Nardil. Which teachings
should the nurse prioritize?
…ANS… Intruct the patient & family about the many
food-drug & drug-drug interactions
6. What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient experiencing serotonin syndrome?
…ANS… Confusion, restlessness, Tachycardia, Labile BP, & diaphoresis
7. Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic antidepressants?
…ANS… Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
8. Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects from tricyclic
antidepressants?
…ANS… Urinary hesitancy, constipation, and blurred vision
9. A patient seen in the ED is experiencing irritability, pressured speech, and increased levels of
anxiety. The priority is?
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Exam 2 Latest
Version(Updated 2024) with
complete solution
1. Which nursing diagnosis supports the psychoanalytic theory of development of major depressive
disorder?
…ANS… Social isolation R/T self directed danger
2. Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder?
…ANS… 24 yr old married woman
3. A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which patient teaching should the
nurse prioritize?
…ANS… Discuss with the patient and family expected short term
memory loss
4. Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly admit- ted patient experiencing
1/
13
, suicidal ideations?
…ANS… Monitor the patient at a close, but irregular intervals.
5. A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed Nardil. Which teachings
should the nurse prioritize?
…ANS… Intruct the patient & family about the many
food-drug & drug-drug interactions
6. What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient experiencing serotonin syndrome?
…ANS… Confusion, restlessness, Tachycardia, Labile BP, & diaphoresis
7. Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic antidepressants?
…ANS… Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
8. Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects from tricyclic
antidepressants?
…ANS… Urinary hesitancy, constipation, and blurred vision
9. A patient seen in the ED is experiencing irritability, pressured speech, and increased levels of
anxiety. The priority is?
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13
