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NR 546 Midterm Exam Chlorpromazine Thiazide & Pimozide Aripiprazole Correct! Clozapine & Olanzapine Question 2 2 / 2 pts The PMHNP has prescribed chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) for a patient with psychosis, and the patient is to continue on the oral medication after discharge from the psychiatric unit. As part of educating the patient about the medication, the PMHNP should advise him or her to avoid: exercise. Correct! sun expos...

PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED EXAM 2023/2024 1. A nurse is providing discharge dietary teaching to a client who has a something and is taking medication theophylline and to provide general instructions the nurse should include? Avoid caffeinated beverages Take the medication with meals Restrict milk products Limit sodium intake 2. the nurse is mixing regular insulin and NPH into a syringe for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Whichof the following actions should the nurse take first? ...

Midterm Exam: NR566/ NR 566 (NEW Update 2024/ 2025) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain What is a good medication choice for mild and moderate eczema? Answer: Pimecrolimus 1% cream (Elidel) QUESTION What is a good medication choice for moderate to severe eczema? Answer: Tacromimus (Protopic) QUESTION What is the most common side effect of eczema treatments? Answer:...

Medications for depression – SSRIs SNRIs SDRIs TCAs MAOIs SSRIs – -Action: inhibit 5 -HT reuptake -Examples: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline -Adverse effects: • nausea • agitation • diarrhea • headache • weight gain • sexual side effects SNRIs – -inhibit 5-HT reuptake -inhibit NE reuptake (↑ energy, focus) -increase DA in prefrontal cortex (↑ cognition) -Examples: desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine -Ad...

Exam 3: NSG223/ NSG 223 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION What assessment is most critical in the early detection of compartment syndrome for a pt with a leg cast? Answer: Pain assessment QUESTION What is important nursing care for patients with a cast or splint? Answer: Assess for reports of burning (hotspots)can indicate a developing pressure ulcer. QUESTION How can the ...

Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS Acute anxiety - ANSWER First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders - ANSWER psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that re...

Georgette's LMR PMHNP Certification Exam What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? - Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? - Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? - cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? - 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism - Decreased TSH Increased T...

TCI Training Cornell Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified 100%) Crisis occurs when A young person's inability to cope results in a change in behavior The Goals of a crisis intervention are to SUPPORT : environmentally and emotionally to reduce stress and risk TEACH: children better ways to cope with stress SUPPORT : environmentally and emotionally to reduce stress and risk TEACH: children better ways to cope with stress Skills Building Pyramid LSI Crisis CoRegulation Emotional F...

Exam 1: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: Antipsychotic- Haloperidol? Answer: Uses: Schizophrenia, Acute sycosis S/E: Dry mouth, Sedation Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: EPS(Tremors) NMS(fever, rigidity) Contradictions: Mood stabilizers & antipsychotics Q: Atypical Antipsychotic- Aripiprazole? Answer: Uses: Schizophrenia S/E: Dryness, Weight gain, Drowsy, Sedation anticholinergic effects ...

NUR 2459 / NUR2459 Exam 2: Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing (Latest 2022 / 2023) Rated A Quiz Bank with Rationales| Rasmussen 1. When a client suddenly becomes aggressive and violent on the unit, which of the following approaches would be best for the nurse to use first? a. Provide large motor activities to relieve the client's pent-up tension. b. Administer a dose of prn haloperidol to keep the patient calm. c. Call for adequate help to control the situation safely. d. Convey to ...

Test bank for Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management 9th Edition by Linda D. Urden; Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E. Lough 2958, 0 ,4001, 4 Chapter 1. Critical Care Nursing Practice Chapter 2. Ethical Issues Chapter 3. Legal Issues Chapter 4. Genetic Issues Chapter 5. Patient and Family Education Chapter 6. Psychosocial Alterations and Management Chapter 7. Nutrition Alterations and Management Chapter 8. Pain and Pain Management Chapter 9. Sedation, Agitation, and Delirium Management Cha...