Exam 2: NUR 253 Mental Health (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A+ – Galen.

Exam 2: NUR 253 Mental Health (Latest
2026/2027 Update) Questions with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A+ – Galen.
Question:
What is a priority when a Manic Bipolar I patient arrives at the ED??
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Answer:

1. Medically evaluate
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2. IVF
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2. Benzodiazepines
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Question:

Nursing Interventions for Bipolar I Disorder?
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Answer:

Limit Stimuli, Safety, Encourage Sleep, Set Limits
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Question:

Benztropine (Cogentin)? i,-




Answer:

Used for treatment of EPS, pseudo-parkinson symptoms
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,Question:

Signs & Symptoms of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?
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Answer:

Muscle rigidity, board-like, High temperature, diaphoretic, tachycardic
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Question:

Generation Three Antipsychotics?
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Answer:
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Better side effect profile than generation one or two
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Treats positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
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Question:
Lithium?

Answer:

Mood stabilizer, used for treatment of bipolar disorder
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Narrow therapeutic window
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Lithium Levels? i,-




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0.4-1.0 therapeutic i,-




1.5 mild toxicity
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2.0- 2.5 severe toxicity
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> 2.5 death
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Question:

Signs & Symptoms of Lithium Toxicity?
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Answer:
Thirst, Tremors, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Muscle Weakness
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Question:

Bipolar II Disorder? i,- i,-




Answer:

Episodes of hypomania (elation, high energy, but less than bipolar I)
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Does not experience psychosis
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