Cmn 350 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and Answers All Correct A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms...

CMN 350 PsyPsychotherapeutic management in the continuum of care - correct answer 1. Therapeutic nurse patient-relationship -Communication skills -Respect and a desire to help -Understanding •Mental mechanisms •Adaptation styles •Coping strategies •Therapeutic intervention skills 2. Psychopharmacology -Therapeutic versus toxic dosage levels -Use during pregnancy -Use with older adults -Side effects -Interactions chiatric Question and answers rated A+2023/202...

CMN 350 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Study Guide Test. Psychotherapeutic management in the continuum of care - correct answer 1. Therapeutic nurse patient-relationship -Communication skills -Respect and a desire to help -Understanding •Mental mechanisms •Adaptation styles •Coping strategies •Therapeutic intervention skills 2. Psychopharmacology -Therapeutic versus toxic dosage levels -Use during pregnancy -Use with older adults -Side effects -Interactio...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Question and answA patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - correct answer B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are rela...

CMN 350 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers Why would someone need to be admitted into a psychiatric hospital? - Answer-If they are: -Dangerous to self or others -Gravely disabled -Acutely psychotic -Suicidal or homicidal If patient is acutely psychotic - Answer--They could be placed in a long term care facility (e.g., group home) -they can't take care of themselves -most likely have schizophrenia -may be going home with family who can take care o...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers Symptoms of a Manic Episode - Answer-elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated self-esteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last _______ to meet diagnostic criteria of mania - Answer-1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes - Answer-- be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli rein...

CMN 350 Exam 1 Questions with All Correct Answers A Grade What does Me, Meds, and Milieu mean? - Answer--Nurse/patient relationship -Medications and skills -Safe and therapeutic environment What are the tools of a psychiatric nurse? - Answer-Me, Meds, and Milieu What does Psychotherapeutic Management mean? - Answer-proposes a real-world approach that recognizes the interdependence of the mental health profession and exploits the strengths of psychiatric nursing What question does ps...

CMN 350 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers Why would someone need to be admitted into a psychiatric hospital? - Answer-If they are: -Dangerous to self or others -Gravely disabled -Acutely psychotic -Suicidal or homicidal If patient is acutely psychotic - Answer--They could be placed in a long term care facility (e.g., group home) -they can't take care of themselves -most likely have schizophrenia -may be going home with family who can take car...

CMN 350 Exam 2 QueA patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - correct answer B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are related to: a. ...

CMN 350 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers Types of substance abuse? - Answer-1) Alcohol 2) Opioids 3) Stimulants (caffeine, cocaine) What is the goal of rehabilitation from substance abuse? - Answer-complete abstinence from substance use Main concern with benzodiazepines? - Answer-respiratory depression What does the HALT acronym stand for? - Answer-Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (S/S of substance withdrawal) What is the transtheoretical model? - Answer-indicates a client's decis...