NUR2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL EXAM LATEST / NUR 2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL EXAM QS & ANS PLUS RATIONALES/ RASMUSSEN COLLEGE

Question 1 A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent historyof using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Selecte d Answer : Alcohol Answers: PCP Alcohol Methylpheni date Caffeine Response Feedbac k: Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize the effects ofcocaine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine, methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD) and the illegal drug PCP are also stimulating and would only exacerbate the effects of cocaine. • Question 2 A patient is admitted with a heart rate of 53 bpm, respirations 6/min, temp 96.8 and pinpoint pupils. Based on these clinical manifestations,what substance did this patient most likely overdose on? Selecte d Answer : Marijuana Answers: Opioids Alcohol Marijuana Amphetamine Response Feedbac k: Opioids include prescribed medications such as oxycodone and morphine, and the illegal substanceheroin. The above symptoms are typical of opioid overdose, but are not typically seen with marijuana,alcohol or amphetamines. • Question 3 An elderly client with cognitive impairment is combative and pulledout a nasogastric tube, intravenous line, and indwelling urinary catheter. What can the nurse anticipate that the health care provider will most likely prescribe? Selected Answer: