- Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nclex Review: Depression, Depression NCLEX, Bipolar Disorder NCLEX, Schizophrenia NCLEX Exam Questions and Answers During an interaction with the nurse, a client states, "My husband has supported me every time I've been hospitalized for depression. He'll leave me this time. I'm an awful wife and mother. I'm no good. Nothing I do is right." Based on this information, which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify when developing the client's plan of care? 1. Impair...

-

51 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

biggdreamer

NCLEX Exam Questions and Answers A client with a history of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is seeking treatment for a gastrointestinal disorder and is scheduled for a colonoscopy at 10:00 AM. Due to a computer glitch, the procedure is postponed to 3:00 PM. Which response would be characteristic of an individual with OCPD? - How dare they change my appointment? I insist that the procedure be done at 10:00 AM - That's fine. I can come in whenever it is convenient for every...

-

7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

biggdreamer

Bipolar and Related Disorders: Mental Health Nursing Exam Questions and Answers

-

6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Bipolar and Related Disorders NCLEX Exam Questions with Correct Answers The physician orders lithium carbonate 600 mg tid for a client newly diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder. There is a narrow margin between the therapeutic and toxic levels of lithium. What is the therapeutic range for acute mania? A) 1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L B) 10 to 15 mEq/L C) 0.5 to 1.0 mEq/L D) 5 to 10 mEq/L - Answer-A; (1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L) Which of the following is the most common comorbid condition in children with bip...

-

8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Bipolar Disorder Nclex Exam Questions and Answers The physician orders Lithium Carbonate 600mg tid for a newly diagnosed client with Bipolar disorder. There is a therapeutic window margin between the therapeutic and toxic levels of lithium. therapeutic range for acute mania is a. 1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L b. 10 to 15 mEq/L c. 0.5 to 1.0 mEq/L d.5 to 10 mEq/L - Answer-Answer is: a A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid). When teaching the patient ab...

-

2 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Bipolar Disorder NCLEX exam review questions with correct answers Tyler is being discharged home to his family. Which of the following is important teaching to include for the patient and the family to recognize possible signs of impending mania? - Answer-Decreased sleep. Changes in sleep patterns are especially important because they usually precede mania. Even a single night of unexplainable sleep loss can be taken as an early warning of impending mania. A highly agitated client paces the ...

-

8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Bipolar Disorders NCLEX + evolve exam questions with complete solutions A patient diagnosed with acute mania has distributed pamphlets about a new business venture on a street corner for 2 days. Which nursing diagnosis has priority? a. Risk for injury b. Ineffective coping c. Impaired social interaction d. Ineffective therapeutic regimen management - Answer-ANS: A Although each of the nursing diagnoses listed is appropriate for a patient having a manic episode, the priority lies with...

-

19 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Bipolar- NCLEX exam questions and answers Testing lithium serum levels every 1-3 days The window between lithium toxicity and therapy is short, and close monitoring is required. - Answer-Which collaborative process of initial monitoring should the nurse implement for a client who has been prescribed lithium? Testing lithium serum levels every 1-3 days Arranging for therapy sessions every 1-3 days Arranging for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels every 1-3 days Testing sod...

-

7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Bipolar NCLEX Style Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers A client with bipolar disorder has only been prescribed an antidepressive medication. Which risk factor should the nurse consider to be the highest? Manic episode Compulsive behaviors Increased anxiety No change - Answer-Manic episode A client with bipolar disorder (BPD) who is prescribed antidepressive medication has a high risk of having a manic episode in response to the antidepressant; to avoid this possibility, mo...

-

10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Bipolar, Depression, + Personality Disorders NCLEX-RN exam questions with complete solutions The nurse assesses a client with the admitting diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, mania. Which client symptoms require the nurse's immediate action? 1.Incessant talking and sexual innuendoes 2.Grandiose delusions and poor concentration 3.Outlandish behaviors and inappropriate dress 4.Nonstop physical activity and poor nutritional intake - Answer-4 Mania is a mood characterized by exci...

-

10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Mood Disorders: Depression NCLEX Exam Questions and Answers Fluoxetine (Prozac) is FDA approved for the treatment of depression in children and adolescents. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used in the treatment of depression. All antidepressants carry an FDA warning for increased risk of suicide in children and adolescents. A nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A psychiatrist suspects depression. What is...

-

9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

N4301 PAL: Bipolar Disorder NCLEX Exam Questions and Answers A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, who has taken lithium carbonate (Lithane) for 1 year, presents in an emergency department with severe diarrhea, blurred vision, and tinnitus. How should the nurse interpret these symptoms? A. Symptoms indicate consumption of foods high in tyramine. B. Symptoms indicate lithium carbonate discontinuation syndrome. C. Symptoms indicate the development of lithium carbonate tolerance. D. Symp...

-

2 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

NCLEX Bipolar & Related Disorders Exam Questions and Answers

-

21 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

NCLEX Bipolar Mood Disorders Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Latest)

-

41 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

NCLEX DRUGS – Bipolar Exam Questions with Correct Answers

-

2 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

NCLEX Exam Questions and Answers

-

7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

NCLEX Practice Questions Quiz 2 Questions with Complete Solutions

-

14 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Nclex Review: Depression, Depression NCLEX, Bipolar Disorder NCLEX, Schizophrenia NCLEX Exam Questions and Answers

-

51 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

NURS 222- Exam 3 NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions with Correct Answers

-

11 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Nursing 1445: Bipolar Disorders Exam Questions with Complete Solutions (Rated A+)

-

7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Practice Questions: Bipolar and Related Disorders Exam Questions with Correct Answers

-

10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET

Psychiatric nursing: Bipolar disorder Exam Questions and Answers

-

9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDYGUIDESET