ANCC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Stages of Change Model - answerTheoretical model describing a five-step process by which individuals give up bad habits and adopt healthier lifestyles. Pre-contemplation : No way in the world; won't do it Contemplation: thinking needs to make a change Preparation: resources to help take action Action: Quit Maintenance: keep doing it "PCPAM" SamE - answerOA, liver disease, depression -- increases serotonin- do not take with other antidepressants black cohosh/ wild yam - answerhot flashes isoflavonoid/soybean - answerestrogen; can cause acne saw palmetto - answer-urinary -BPH (4-6 weeks for effect) SE: BLEEDING, lower iron absorption, BAD FOR CANCER St. John's Wort - answerdepression fever few - answermigraines hot chili juice - answernervousness kava kava; valerian root - answeranxiety and insomnia