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NSG 3450 Exam 3 Version 1 And 2/NSG 3450 Mental
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Cabot has multiple sx of depression including mood
reactivity, social phobia, anxiety, and overeating. With a hx
of mild HTN, which classification of antidepressants
dispensed as a transdermal patch would be a safe med?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - ANSWER-D
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This nursing diagnosis applies to a client experiencing
acute mania: Imbalanced nutrition: less than body
requirements related to insufficient caloric intake and
hyperactivity as evidenced by 5-pound weight loss in 4
days. What is an appropriate outcome for this client?
a. ask staff for assistance with feeding within 4 days.
b. drink six servings of a high-calorie, high-protein drink
each day.
c. consistently sit with others for at least 30 minutes at
mealtime within 1 week.
d. consistently wear appropriate attire for age and sex
within 1 week while on the
psychiatric unit. - ANSWER-b. drink six servings of a high-
calorie, high-protein drink each day.
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A client demonstrating characteristics of acute mania
relapsed after discontinuing lithium. New orders are
written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine.
What is the rationale for the addition of olanzapine to the
medication regimen?
a. To minimize the side effects of lithium.
b. To bring hyperactivity under rapid control.
c. To enhance the antimanic actions of lithium.
d. To be used for long-term control of hyperactivity. -
ANSWER-b. To bring hyperactivity under rapid control.
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder has rapidly
changing mood cycles. The health care provider
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prescribes an anticonvulsant medication. To prepare
teaching materials, which drug should the nurse anticipate
will be prescribed?
a. phenytoin
b. clonidine
c. risperidone
d. carbamazepine - ANSWER-d. Carbamazepine
While the exact cause of bipolar disorder has not been
determined; however, what is consistent for most clients?
a. several factors, including genetics, are implicated.
b. brain structures were altered by stress early in life.
NSG 3450 Exam 3 Version 1 And 2/NSG 3450 Mental
Health Exam 4 Newest 2026-2027 Complete Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers)|Already Graded A+|Brand New!!
Cabot has multiple sx of depression including mood
reactivity, social phobia, anxiety, and overeating. With a hx
of mild HTN, which classification of antidepressants
dispensed as a transdermal patch would be a safe med?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - ANSWER-D
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This nursing diagnosis applies to a client experiencing
acute mania: Imbalanced nutrition: less than body
requirements related to insufficient caloric intake and
hyperactivity as evidenced by 5-pound weight loss in 4
days. What is an appropriate outcome for this client?
a. ask staff for assistance with feeding within 4 days.
b. drink six servings of a high-calorie, high-protein drink
each day.
c. consistently sit with others for at least 30 minutes at
mealtime within 1 week.
d. consistently wear appropriate attire for age and sex
within 1 week while on the
psychiatric unit. - ANSWER-b. drink six servings of a high-
calorie, high-protein drink each day.
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A client demonstrating characteristics of acute mania
relapsed after discontinuing lithium. New orders are
written to resume lithium twice daily and begin olanzapine.
What is the rationale for the addition of olanzapine to the
medication regimen?
a. To minimize the side effects of lithium.
b. To bring hyperactivity under rapid control.
c. To enhance the antimanic actions of lithium.
d. To be used for long-term control of hyperactivity. -
ANSWER-b. To bring hyperactivity under rapid control.
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder has rapidly
changing mood cycles. The health care provider
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prescribes an anticonvulsant medication. To prepare
teaching materials, which drug should the nurse anticipate
will be prescribed?
a. phenytoin
b. clonidine
c. risperidone
d. carbamazepine - ANSWER-d. Carbamazepine
While the exact cause of bipolar disorder has not been
determined; however, what is consistent for most clients?
a. several factors, including genetics, are implicated.
b. brain structures were altered by stress early in life.
