PRN 1562 Mental Health Exam 2 latest
version question and correct answer
. Buspirone used to treat? -ANSWER anxiety
side effects are sedation
"to make up." characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle -ANSWER depression
A compulsion is what? -ANSWER what they do actions
A psychosocial theory of aggression is defined by -ANSWER Aggressive behaviors
are learned responses.
Acute Stress & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder -ANSWER Acute Stress - in response
to time-limited events that threaten a person for a brief time, within one month after
event. Anxiety and dissociated symptoms (derealization and depersonalization)
PTSD - acute stress disorder that begins when a person experiences, witnesses, or is
confronted with a traumatic event and responds with intense fear or hopelessness.
Occurs within one month after event with flashbacks and depression.
Ex. MVC, natural disasters, personal assault, military service
acute stress disorder -ANSWER An anxiety disorder in which fear and related
symptoms are experienced soon after a traumatic event and last less than a month
Agnosia definition -ANSWER a symptom of dementia: The loss of sensory ability to
recognize objects
Agoraphobia is? -ANSWER Fear and avoidance of open, public places
Anticonvulsants -ANSWER prevent or control seizures
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Fatigue
Anxiety levels and their characteristics -ANSWER Mild = restless, increased
motivation, irritability
Moderate = agitation, muscle tightness
Severe = inability to function, ritualistic behavior, unresponsive
Panic = distorted perception, loss of rational thought, immobility
Assault is defined as: -ANSWER the open threat of bodily harm
, assertiveness is? -ANSWER the ability to express directly one's feelings or needs in a
way that respects the rights of other people and retains the individuals dignity is called
Autism -ANSWER a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient
communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind
Battery -ANSWER unlawful use of force on a person without his or her consent is
Benzodiazepines -ANSWER The most common group of antianxiety drugs, which
includes Valium and Xanax.
sedation / respiratory
Bipolar disorder -ANSWER severe and sudden mood swings from mania to
depression
Celexa (citalopram) used to treat? -ANSWER depression
Citalopram and selegiline should? -ANSWER not be combined. It can cause serotonin
syndrome. Signs include confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure,
increased heart rate, blurred vision, tremor, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe
cases may result in coma or death
Clients are at higher risk for suicide if? -ANSWER they have a family history or is
abused
Clients who are taking lithium must monitor their water and salt intake because: -
ANSWER Lithium is excreted by the kidneys more rapidly than sodium
Clients with bipolar 1, bipolar 2, or cyclothymic disorders exhibit different types of: -
ANSWER Mania
Common signs of depression -ANSWER anhedonia (loss of interest), unintentional
weight loss/gain, fatigue, change in appetite, insomnia and hypersomnia, feelings of
guilt, worthlessness, suicide.
comorbidity -ANSWER two medical or psychiatric disorders present at the same time...
Compassion fatigue (Secondary Traumatic Stress) -ANSWER emotional effect that
nurses and other health care workers may experience by being indirectly traumatized
when helping or trying to help a person who has experienced primary traumatic stress
Compulsions includes? -ANSWER repetitive or irresistible behaviors like counting,
chanting, checking, washing, tapping and ordering
Delirium(confusion) is? -ANSWER a neurocognitive disorder that is always secondary
to another condition. Use the assessment tool CAM
version question and correct answer
. Buspirone used to treat? -ANSWER anxiety
side effects are sedation
"to make up." characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle -ANSWER depression
A compulsion is what? -ANSWER what they do actions
A psychosocial theory of aggression is defined by -ANSWER Aggressive behaviors
are learned responses.
Acute Stress & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder -ANSWER Acute Stress - in response
to time-limited events that threaten a person for a brief time, within one month after
event. Anxiety and dissociated symptoms (derealization and depersonalization)
PTSD - acute stress disorder that begins when a person experiences, witnesses, or is
confronted with a traumatic event and responds with intense fear or hopelessness.
Occurs within one month after event with flashbacks and depression.
Ex. MVC, natural disasters, personal assault, military service
acute stress disorder -ANSWER An anxiety disorder in which fear and related
symptoms are experienced soon after a traumatic event and last less than a month
Agnosia definition -ANSWER a symptom of dementia: The loss of sensory ability to
recognize objects
Agoraphobia is? -ANSWER Fear and avoidance of open, public places
Anticonvulsants -ANSWER prevent or control seizures
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Fatigue
Anxiety levels and their characteristics -ANSWER Mild = restless, increased
motivation, irritability
Moderate = agitation, muscle tightness
Severe = inability to function, ritualistic behavior, unresponsive
Panic = distorted perception, loss of rational thought, immobility
Assault is defined as: -ANSWER the open threat of bodily harm
, assertiveness is? -ANSWER the ability to express directly one's feelings or needs in a
way that respects the rights of other people and retains the individuals dignity is called
Autism -ANSWER a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient
communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind
Battery -ANSWER unlawful use of force on a person without his or her consent is
Benzodiazepines -ANSWER The most common group of antianxiety drugs, which
includes Valium and Xanax.
sedation / respiratory
Bipolar disorder -ANSWER severe and sudden mood swings from mania to
depression
Celexa (citalopram) used to treat? -ANSWER depression
Citalopram and selegiline should? -ANSWER not be combined. It can cause serotonin
syndrome. Signs include confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure,
increased heart rate, blurred vision, tremor, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe
cases may result in coma or death
Clients are at higher risk for suicide if? -ANSWER they have a family history or is
abused
Clients who are taking lithium must monitor their water and salt intake because: -
ANSWER Lithium is excreted by the kidneys more rapidly than sodium
Clients with bipolar 1, bipolar 2, or cyclothymic disorders exhibit different types of: -
ANSWER Mania
Common signs of depression -ANSWER anhedonia (loss of interest), unintentional
weight loss/gain, fatigue, change in appetite, insomnia and hypersomnia, feelings of
guilt, worthlessness, suicide.
comorbidity -ANSWER two medical or psychiatric disorders present at the same time...
Compassion fatigue (Secondary Traumatic Stress) -ANSWER emotional effect that
nurses and other health care workers may experience by being indirectly traumatized
when helping or trying to help a person who has experienced primary traumatic stress
Compulsions includes? -ANSWER repetitive or irresistible behaviors like counting,
chanting, checking, washing, tapping and ordering
Delirium(confusion) is? -ANSWER a neurocognitive disorder that is always secondary
to another condition. Use the assessment tool CAM
