NUR 239 TEST 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
NUR 239 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST
2026/2027
1 of 56
Definition
Patient attempts to suppress persistent thoughts or urges that cause
anxiety through compulsive or repetitive behaviors.
These behaviors are time consuming.
Results in impaired social and occupational functioning.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) Schizoaffective Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Bipolar disorder
(OCD)
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, 2 of 56
Definition
Inhibit GABA; reducing anxiety
Increase serotonin, norepinpherine; reducing anxiety
Manage s/sx of anxiety
Meds:
Benzodiazepines Sedatives: Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam,
Diazepam (short term use)
Atypical Anxiolytics: Buspirone
Selected Antidepressants: SSRI's, SNRI's, TCA's, MAOI's
Beta blockers: Propanolol
Alpha blockers: Prazosin
Anticonvulsants: Gabapentin, Pregabalin
Complications:
Benzos - CNS depression, Amnesia, acute toxicity, paradoxical
response, withdrawal effects
Atypical - CNS effects
SSRI's - listed above
SNRI's - listed above
Nursing Actions:
Monitor for s/sx of CNS depression
Monitor VS
Atypical - Administer medications at the same time every day
Take with food; do not stop abruptly; taper
Contraindications:
,Benzos - Pregnancy risk D
Clients with respiratory & sleep disorders
Atypical - Pregnancy risk B
Clients with liver & kidney dysfunction
Concurrent use with MAOIs.
Patient education:
Benzos - observe for adverse reactions, take as prescribed
Atypical - avoid use for erythromycin, st. johns wort, and grapefruit
juice
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Anxiety or PTSD Related
Anti-psychotic Medications
Disorder Medications
Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Atypical Antidepressants
Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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, 3 of 56
Definition
1. Holmes & Rahe Stress scale - measures life change units
2. Perceived Stress Scale
3. Lazarus's Cognitive Appraisal
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Treatments for Stress Anxiety Disorders
RN Interventions for Bi-Polar
Stress Screening Tools
Disorder:
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4 of 56
Definition
A class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and
anxiety.
Impairs daily routines.
Develops over time.
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NUR 239 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST
2026/2027
1 of 56
Definition
Patient attempts to suppress persistent thoughts or urges that cause
anxiety through compulsive or repetitive behaviors.
These behaviors are time consuming.
Results in impaired social and occupational functioning.
Give this one a go later!
Post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) Schizoaffective Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Bipolar disorder
(OCD)
Don't know?
, 2 of 56
Definition
Inhibit GABA; reducing anxiety
Increase serotonin, norepinpherine; reducing anxiety
Manage s/sx of anxiety
Meds:
Benzodiazepines Sedatives: Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam,
Diazepam (short term use)
Atypical Anxiolytics: Buspirone
Selected Antidepressants: SSRI's, SNRI's, TCA's, MAOI's
Beta blockers: Propanolol
Alpha blockers: Prazosin
Anticonvulsants: Gabapentin, Pregabalin
Complications:
Benzos - CNS depression, Amnesia, acute toxicity, paradoxical
response, withdrawal effects
Atypical - CNS effects
SSRI's - listed above
SNRI's - listed above
Nursing Actions:
Monitor for s/sx of CNS depression
Monitor VS
Atypical - Administer medications at the same time every day
Take with food; do not stop abruptly; taper
Contraindications:
,Benzos - Pregnancy risk D
Clients with respiratory & sleep disorders
Atypical - Pregnancy risk B
Clients with liver & kidney dysfunction
Concurrent use with MAOIs.
Patient education:
Benzos - observe for adverse reactions, take as prescribed
Atypical - avoid use for erythromycin, st. johns wort, and grapefruit
juice
Give this one a go later!
Anxiety or PTSD Related
Anti-psychotic Medications
Disorder Medications
Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Atypical Antidepressants
Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Don't know?
, 3 of 56
Definition
1. Holmes & Rahe Stress scale - measures life change units
2. Perceived Stress Scale
3. Lazarus's Cognitive Appraisal
Give this one a go later!
Treatments for Stress Anxiety Disorders
RN Interventions for Bi-Polar
Stress Screening Tools
Disorder:
Don't know?
4 of 56
Definition
A class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and
anxiety.
Impairs daily routines.
Develops over time.
Give this one a go later!
