NUR 180 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS &
UPDATED COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which of the following are symptoms of moderate anxiety? - correct answer ✔✔Slightly
elevated VS, tense, alert, attentive, engaged,
and/or concerned
Your patient is prescribed clonazepam. Which of the following labs are most important to
monitor during treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Liver function tests (LFTs)
Your patient with alcohol use disorder may show signs of withdrawal how many hours after
their last drink? - correct answer ✔✔6-9 hours after the last drink
Your patient has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Which is most important to include in
treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Help your patient identify stressors in their life
In addition to LFTs, which of the following labs should the nurse anticipate completing during
benzodiazepine treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Complete blood count (CBC)
Which of the following are true about recognizing anxiety disorders in the elderly? - correct
answer ✔✔Older adults may exhibit changes in their eating and sleeping patterns
Dizziness, insomnia, and nervousness are common side effects of which medication? - correct
answer ✔✔Buspirone (Buspar)
, You are caring for a woman diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. You anticipate performing which
intervention? - correct answer ✔✔Assisting with reestablishing normal nutrition and eating
patterns
Muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, and dry mouth are all symptoms of which disorder? - correct
answer ✔✔Anxiety
Palpitations, nausea, and dyspnea are all symptoms of which disorder? - correct answer
✔✔Panic disorder
Displacement, a defense mechanism to lessen anxiety, may be recognized via which the
following examples? - correct answer ✔✔A husband shouts at his wife; the wife then berates a
her child
Priority action by the nurse who is taking care of a patient with OCD includes which of the
following? - correct answer ✔✔Setting limits for the patient during complusions
Patients taking lorazepam (Ativan) are at risk for all of the following adverse effects except
for: - correct answer ✔✔Anuria
A patient with an anxiety trait may enhibit which of the following behaviors? - correct answer
✔✔Muscle rigidity and diaphoresis during conversation with a bank teller
You are caring for a patient diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). What
symptoms should you expect? - correct answer ✔✔Nightmares and flashbacks
Symptoms to watch out for when a patient abruptly stops alprazolam (Xanax) include which of
the follwing? - correct answer ✔✔Insomnia, shakiness, and sweating
UPDATED COMPLETE ANSWERS
Which of the following are symptoms of moderate anxiety? - correct answer ✔✔Slightly
elevated VS, tense, alert, attentive, engaged,
and/or concerned
Your patient is prescribed clonazepam. Which of the following labs are most important to
monitor during treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Liver function tests (LFTs)
Your patient with alcohol use disorder may show signs of withdrawal how many hours after
their last drink? - correct answer ✔✔6-9 hours after the last drink
Your patient has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Which is most important to include in
treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Help your patient identify stressors in their life
In addition to LFTs, which of the following labs should the nurse anticipate completing during
benzodiazepine treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Complete blood count (CBC)
Which of the following are true about recognizing anxiety disorders in the elderly? - correct
answer ✔✔Older adults may exhibit changes in their eating and sleeping patterns
Dizziness, insomnia, and nervousness are common side effects of which medication? - correct
answer ✔✔Buspirone (Buspar)
, You are caring for a woman diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. You anticipate performing which
intervention? - correct answer ✔✔Assisting with reestablishing normal nutrition and eating
patterns
Muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, and dry mouth are all symptoms of which disorder? - correct
answer ✔✔Anxiety
Palpitations, nausea, and dyspnea are all symptoms of which disorder? - correct answer
✔✔Panic disorder
Displacement, a defense mechanism to lessen anxiety, may be recognized via which the
following examples? - correct answer ✔✔A husband shouts at his wife; the wife then berates a
her child
Priority action by the nurse who is taking care of a patient with OCD includes which of the
following? - correct answer ✔✔Setting limits for the patient during complusions
Patients taking lorazepam (Ativan) are at risk for all of the following adverse effects except
for: - correct answer ✔✔Anuria
A patient with an anxiety trait may enhibit which of the following behaviors? - correct answer
✔✔Muscle rigidity and diaphoresis during conversation with a bank teller
You are caring for a patient diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). What
symptoms should you expect? - correct answer ✔✔Nightmares and flashbacks
Symptoms to watch out for when a patient abruptly stops alprazolam (Xanax) include which of
the follwing? - correct answer ✔✔Insomnia, shakiness, and sweating
