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NSG 552 EXAM 3 Wilkes University ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+ What is pramipexole? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dopamine receptor agonist Ropinerole (Requip) - CORRECT ANSWER-dopamine agonist (PD) Acute anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - CORRECT ANSWER- Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advi...

What advice can nurses/midwives give patients to promote and maintain positive mental health and wellbeing? Work through stressful situations Promoting sleep Promoting exercise Promoting healthy eating habits Setting realistic goals How do nurses/midwives minimise stigma in relation to mental illness? By treating patients with respect, autonomy and dignity By educating ourselves, our patients and their families How does stigma impact patients with a mental disorder? Less likely ...

Exam 3: NUR256/ NUR 256 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Mental Health Nursing | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Galen Q: environmental factors (6) r/t stress/PTSD Answer: •External (environmental) factors can support or add more stress •Parental Modeling •Cultural expectations •Stabile/Nurturing Environment vs Chaotic/Non-nurturing •Adverse Childhood experiences •Resilience Q: Assessment - Children r/t stress and PTSD •...

Clonazepam (Klonopin) - PRN, Labs: CBC, LFT's, No alcohol allowed, rhinitis common Buspirone (Buspar) - Taken daily, non-benzo, antianxiety med, low sedation and addiction, common S/E: Dizziness, Insomnia, Nervousness Fluoxetine (Prozac) - SSRI, sustained release- do not open capsule, used for OCD, S/E: Changes in wt, no aspirin could lead to GI bleed, dizziness and drowsiness. Takes 4 wks to work SSRI - Used for Bulimia..... no antidepressants given for anorexia nervosa Lor...

A patient with borderline personality disorder experiences intense anxiety when an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner goes on vacation. The best explanation for this reaction is that the patient: A. has failed to develop clear ego boundaries. B. has failed to master object constancy. C. is employing primitive idealization. D. is employing projective identification. - Answer- B. has failed to master object constancy 2. A patient has been taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 10...

Acute anxiety First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment -non-activating an...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges i...

Relias Learning Nursing Test 2023 Which of the following makes it more likely that treatment attendance continues, that the treatment plan is adhered to, and that clinical commitments are followed through? a) Having the client in control of their own recovery b) Having the therapist in control of the client's recovery c) Having the family in control of the client's recovery d) Letting the recovery process take place naturally - Answer a) Having the client in control of their own r...

Exam 2: NSG552/ NSG 552 (New 2024/2025 Update) Psychopharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION Buspirone (Buspar) mechanism of action 5-HT 1A serotonin antagonist QUESTION Does buspirone (Buspar) cause dependence Answer: No QUESTION What do you do if a patient reports medication is not working? Answer: Look at the dose and optimize it before switching it QUESTION What are the benefits of benzodi...

NCAC I Exam Latest Update Graded A+ "A Drink" 12oz beer, 5oz wine, or 1.5oz liquor "Quitter's Flu" term used to describe withdrawal phase of nicotine because symptoms mimic cold or mild case of flu; symptoms greatest during first week of abstinence (Crisis) Behavioral Distress Symptoms emotional withdrawal, agitation, inappropriate affect (Crisis) Cognitive Distress Symptoms impaired decision making, poor concentration, memory problems, flashbacks (Crisis) Emotional Distres...