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Exam 3: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: what are the two overarching treatment concerns with antimanic drugs Answer: controlling the symptoms of acute mania maintenance treatment Question: What are the goals of maintenance treatment with antimanic drugs Answer: prevention of relapse reduction of suicides improvement of functioning reduction of subthreshold symptoms Que...

HESI: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: When asked what brought you to the hospital the client states, The bus. This is Answer: Concrete thinking. Question: What herb is used for insomnia Answer: Valerian s/e are headache, uneasiness and insomnia Question: what medications are used in alcohol withdraw? Answer: Librium and ativan Question: Antabuse (disulfiram) Answer: ...

Exam 4: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: why do we give antiandrogen medications for treatment of paraphilia Answer: decrease testosterone production Question: why do we give SSRI for paraphilia Answer: reduces depression, compulsions, or sexual functioning Question: why do we give sildenfanfil for paraphilia Answer: helps with male sexual arousal disorders Question: w...

Exam 4: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Repeated physical abuse of someone usually a woman, child, or elder Answer: battering Question: What is the leading cause of death while someone is pregnant? Answer: trauma Question: (T/F): Neglect differs from abuse Answer: True Question: Who are the most vulnerable individuals in society? Answer: children (they are often ...

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Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: do we mix alcohol, meperidine, and morphine with antipsychotic drugs? Answer: no, these are CNS depressants and can interact with these drugs Question: why do we take patient temp and evaluate for rigidity and tremors?? Answer: to assess for NMS Question: if a patient has a impaired hepatic function what happens? Answer: extends t...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: First-generation antipsychotics are also referred to as conventional antipsychotics and typical antipsychotics. These drugs are strong ____________ of the ________ for dopamine Answer: antagonists (blocking agents), D2 receptors Question: examples of first generation antipsychotics Answer: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Haloperidol (Haldol) ...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Therapeutic communication occurs when Answer: With a plan and purpose Question: When does social communication occur Answer: Equal levels of intimacy,sharing, and the opportunity for spontaneity Question: How does therapeutic and social communication differ Answer: The focus is on the patients agenda, rather than on a give and tak...

Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: In Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa what electrolyte imbalances are we looking for? Answer: Low K+ and low albumin Question: healthy teaching in bulimia focuses on what? Answer: meal planning, use of relaxation techniques, maintenance of a healthy diet and exercise, coping skills, and teaching about the physical and emotional effects ...

Exam 3: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a client admitted for overdoes of their antidepressants? Answer: - Risk for suicide Question: A client who is experiencing disturbed thoughts Answer: - Using open ended questions and silence Question: Which question would be a priority when assessing for symptoms of major depre...