NUR 234 EXAM 3 - MENTAL HEALTH - EDWARDS -
ECPI 2026 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Tyramine and Tyrosine foods
What do we avoid when taking MAOI's
Serotonin Syndrome
Side effect of MAOI's that occurs when an MAOI is taken with
a serotonin raising medication. (SSRI, etc.)
Short-term memory loss
Side effect of ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
Divalproex (Depakote)
Valproic Acid levels monitored
Carbamezapine (Tegratol)
levels monitored for the range & agranulocytosis
Previous suicide attempts
First 2 years after - highest risk, most likely reattempt w/in first
3 months
Thought stopping, Positive self-talk, Decatastrophizing
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Roles and relationships (manipulate and exploit those around
them)
, Antisocial Personality Nursing Actions
Promoting responsible behavior, Control of emotions (Taking a
time-out)
Alcohol Use Disorder
3rd leading preventable cause of death in the United States
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Coarse hand tremors, sweating, elevated pulse and blood
pressure, insomnia, anxiety
CIWA-AR
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale,
Revised 10 item symptom rating scale, max score 67; <10 does
not warrant intervention
Alcohol Withdrawal
Can be life threatening, Benzodiazepines are used for safe
withdrawal.
Intoxication and Overdose (Benzodiazepines & Barbituates)
CNS depressants, Barbiturate overdose possibly lethal; coma,
respiratory arrest, cardiac failure, death
Stimulant Intoxication & Overdose
High or euphoric feeling, hyperactivity, hypervigilance, anger;
elevated blood pressure, chest pain, confusion
Opioid Overdose
ECPI 2026 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Tyramine and Tyrosine foods
What do we avoid when taking MAOI's
Serotonin Syndrome
Side effect of MAOI's that occurs when an MAOI is taken with
a serotonin raising medication. (SSRI, etc.)
Short-term memory loss
Side effect of ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
Divalproex (Depakote)
Valproic Acid levels monitored
Carbamezapine (Tegratol)
levels monitored for the range & agranulocytosis
Previous suicide attempts
First 2 years after - highest risk, most likely reattempt w/in first
3 months
Thought stopping, Positive self-talk, Decatastrophizing
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Roles and relationships (manipulate and exploit those around
them)
, Antisocial Personality Nursing Actions
Promoting responsible behavior, Control of emotions (Taking a
time-out)
Alcohol Use Disorder
3rd leading preventable cause of death in the United States
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Coarse hand tremors, sweating, elevated pulse and blood
pressure, insomnia, anxiety
CIWA-AR
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale,
Revised 10 item symptom rating scale, max score 67; <10 does
not warrant intervention
Alcohol Withdrawal
Can be life threatening, Benzodiazepines are used for safe
withdrawal.
Intoxication and Overdose (Benzodiazepines & Barbituates)
CNS depressants, Barbiturate overdose possibly lethal; coma,
respiratory arrest, cardiac failure, death
Stimulant Intoxication & Overdose
High or euphoric feeling, hyperactivity, hypervigilance, anger;
elevated blood pressure, chest pain, confusion
Opioid Overdose
