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Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: First-generation antipsychotics are also referred to as conventional antipsychotics and typical antipsychotics. These drugs are strong ____________ of the ________ for dopamine Answer: antagonists (blocking agents), D2 receptors Question: examples of first generation antipsychotics Answer: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Haloperidol (Haldol) ...

Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: In Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa what electrolyte imbalances are we looking for? Answer: Low K+ and low albumin Question: healthy teaching in bulimia focuses on what? Answer: meal planning, use of relaxation techniques, maintenance of a healthy diet and exercise, coping skills, and teaching about the physical and emotional effects ...

Exam 3: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a client admitted for overdoes of their antidepressants? Answer: - Risk for suicide Question: A client who is experiencing disturbed thoughts Answer: - Using open ended questions and silence Question: Which question would be a priority when assessing for symptoms of major depre...

Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Cortisol is released in prolonged to a patient's prolonged stress. Which initial effect would the nurse expect to results from the increased cortisol level? Answer: Focused an alert mental status Question: Which is a priority nursing intervention when caring for a client displaying manipulative behavior Answer: discuss concerns about beh...

Exam 4: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: what is fluoxetine (prozac)? Answer: anti depressant drug and considered the gold standard in treatment for bulimia Question: what are medical complications of bulimia? Answer: orthostatic changes in pulse rate and blood pressure sinus bradycardia cardiac dysrhythmias russell's sign (callus on knuckles from self induced vomiting) es...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: The nurse is assessing a child with ADHD. When observing the child's behavior, the nurse notices the child talks excessively, fidgets, and jumps up and down frequently. What essential information should the nurse obtain to effectively manage this child's care Answer: inquire about sleep and eating patterns Question: Someone diagnosed with...

Exam 3: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: A client experiencing alcohol withdrawal delirium would have which of the following symptoms? SATA Answer: Tachycardia delusions diaphoresis tactile hallucinations Question: When considering ethical issues in group therapy, which of the following provides guidance and direction of professional conduct for registered nurses? Answer: Th...

Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has self-inflicted wrist lacerations. The health care provider prescribes daily dressing changes. The nurse performing this care should? Answer: Provide care in a kind matter-of-fact-manner. Question: A client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder lies in bed all day expressi...

Exam 1: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Answer: (level 1) Physiological Needs(air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing) (level 2) Safety and Security(health, property) (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection(friendship, family, connection) (level 4) Self Esteem(respect, self esteem, freedom, recognition) (level 5) Self Actualization (desire to bec...

Exam 3: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: where do nurses have the highest on the job violence in the hospital? Answer: in the emergency department Question: what is the best predictor of future violence in the client? Answer: if they have a history/background of violence. Question: if someone is put in seclusion how soon does the physician have to check on them? Answer: ...