Mild depressive disorder may also be called...
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Dysthymia (don't call them Eeyores please, but it is a helpful
reference point).
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is evaluating a client who was admitted for
suicidal ideation for readiness for discharge. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates they may be ready for discharge?
A. "I plan to go hunting when I get home."
B. "When I get home, I will reach out to my friends if I start feeling down."
C. "I am going to make a will as soon as I get home."
D. "When I get home, I will get even with my boss for firing me from my job."
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B. "When I get home, I will reach out to my friends if I start
feeling down."
-This statement by the client indicates future planning and a
solution to problems. Clients who are experiencing suicidal
ideation do not make future plans and feel trapped without
solutions to problems.
-A and B are sus as hell.
-C is pretty ominous.
Which drug class dramatically increases the risk for cardiac toxicity if combined with
alcohol?
A. Opioids (Fentanyl, Morphine)
B. Hallucinogens (PCP, LSD)
C. Stimulants (Adderall, Methylphenidate)
D. Sedatives
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C (stimulants) is correct.
A school nurse is preparing a presentation for high school students on the
relationship between substances and depression. Which of the following substances
should the nurse plan to include as a contributing factor in the development of
substance-induced depressive disorder?
A. Amphetamines
B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
C. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
D. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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, A. Amphetamines
-Substance/medication-induced depressive disorder occurs soon after a
client begins taking or withdrawing from a substance, with the most
common occurrences when the client is using alcohol, phencyclidine,
hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, and amphetamines.
-You can also solve this question by process of elimination. SSRIs and
MAOis treat depression, so are unlikely candidates for causing depression.
NSAIDs do not have an effect on mood.
The prodromal phase of a psychotic episode is manifested by...
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-Disruption in sleep patterns
-Decreased motivation, concentration, daily functioning
-Increased suspicion of others or situations
-Increased isolation (often the first sign of impending psychosis)
-Increased anxiety
-Negative manifestations begin to emerge
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have no close friends. I do not go to
parties. I can't talk in front of people, and I fear rejection." The nurse should identify
that these findings are manifestations of which of the following personality disorders?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Antisocial personality disorder
C. Dependent personality disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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A. Avoidant personality disorder
-A client who has avoidant personality disorder will typically lack close
, friends, avoid social activities for fear of criticism, and feel anxiety or
embarrassment when speaking in front of other people.
Which of the following are warning signs that a person may attempt suicide? (SATA)
A. Withdrawing from family and friends.
B. Stating that they feel like they have a solution to their problems.
C. Engaging in risky, impulsive behavior.
D. Stating that they feel like a burden to others.
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A, C, and D are all warning signs of suicide.
B is incorrect. People who are considering suicide are more likely to
express a feeling of being trapped, without any solutions to their problems.
The prevalence of bipolar disorder is...
A. 8.7%
B. 5.3%
C. 7.1%
D. 2.8%
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D. (2.8%) is correct.
All the other answers describe prevalence rates of depression (8.7%
females, 5.3% males, 7.1% general prevalence)
Depression which occurs through the first year after giving birth is known as...
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Dysthymia (don't call them Eeyores please, but it is a helpful
reference point).
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is evaluating a client who was admitted for
suicidal ideation for readiness for discharge. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates they may be ready for discharge?
A. "I plan to go hunting when I get home."
B. "When I get home, I will reach out to my friends if I start feeling down."
C. "I am going to make a will as soon as I get home."
D. "When I get home, I will get even with my boss for firing me from my job."
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B. "When I get home, I will reach out to my friends if I start
feeling down."
-This statement by the client indicates future planning and a
solution to problems. Clients who are experiencing suicidal
ideation do not make future plans and feel trapped without
solutions to problems.
-A and B are sus as hell.
-C is pretty ominous.
Which drug class dramatically increases the risk for cardiac toxicity if combined with
alcohol?
A. Opioids (Fentanyl, Morphine)
B. Hallucinogens (PCP, LSD)
C. Stimulants (Adderall, Methylphenidate)
D. Sedatives
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C (stimulants) is correct.
A school nurse is preparing a presentation for high school students on the
relationship between substances and depression. Which of the following substances
should the nurse plan to include as a contributing factor in the development of
substance-induced depressive disorder?
A. Amphetamines
B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
C. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
D. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Give this one a try later!
, A. Amphetamines
-Substance/medication-induced depressive disorder occurs soon after a
client begins taking or withdrawing from a substance, with the most
common occurrences when the client is using alcohol, phencyclidine,
hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, and amphetamines.
-You can also solve this question by process of elimination. SSRIs and
MAOis treat depression, so are unlikely candidates for causing depression.
NSAIDs do not have an effect on mood.
The prodromal phase of a psychotic episode is manifested by...
Give this one a try later!
-Disruption in sleep patterns
-Decreased motivation, concentration, daily functioning
-Increased suspicion of others or situations
-Increased isolation (often the first sign of impending psychosis)
-Increased anxiety
-Negative manifestations begin to emerge
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have no close friends. I do not go to
parties. I can't talk in front of people, and I fear rejection." The nurse should identify
that these findings are manifestations of which of the following personality disorders?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Antisocial personality disorder
C. Dependent personality disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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A. Avoidant personality disorder
-A client who has avoidant personality disorder will typically lack close
, friends, avoid social activities for fear of criticism, and feel anxiety or
embarrassment when speaking in front of other people.
Which of the following are warning signs that a person may attempt suicide? (SATA)
A. Withdrawing from family and friends.
B. Stating that they feel like they have a solution to their problems.
C. Engaging in risky, impulsive behavior.
D. Stating that they feel like a burden to others.
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A, C, and D are all warning signs of suicide.
B is incorrect. People who are considering suicide are more likely to
express a feeling of being trapped, without any solutions to their problems.
The prevalence of bipolar disorder is...
A. 8.7%
B. 5.3%
C. 7.1%
D. 2.8%
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D. (2.8%) is correct.
All the other answers describe prevalence rates of depression (8.7%
females, 5.3% males, 7.1% general prevalence)
Depression which occurs through the first year after giving birth is known as...
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