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most common mental illness in the United States - Anxiety disorders -Anxiety impacts approximately 18% of the adult population and 25% of children ages 13-17 each year Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts or actions that occur over an hour or more per day -one of the top 20 illness-related disabilities worldwide first line medication treatment: Generalized anxiety disorder - -SSRIs -SNRIs -Buspirone -Drug Therapy at least 12 mont...

NR547 Final Exam ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE key symptoms of depression: - ANSWER- depressed mood and a loss of interest or pleasure -may also present with physical symptoms, including fatigue, inattention, poor appetite, decreased libido, psychomotor retardation, or agitation -often report difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation, or trouble completing tasks -severe cases, depressed clients may report delusions...

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...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

NR 566 FINAL EXAM (2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-2024) / NR566 FINAL EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS / ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE 1. When is it safe to use progestin for hormone replacement therapy? Management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, amenorrhea & endometriosis 2. What are some potential drug interactions with lithium? Diuretics, NSAIDs, Anticholinergics 3. What is the black box warning for tricyclic antidepressants and all other antidepressants? Risk for suicide...

NR546 Midterm Exam Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-ordered to take the prescribed medications and the standing order for chemical restraints is approved. The PMHNP and other staff are not liable if the patient has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects. How does reviewing the genetic makeup of a client help guide the PMHNP in selec...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelet...

MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE What is the most common psychiatric disorder in the U.S? - Maryville NURS 623 Exam 3 Anxiety What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for a diagnosis of general anxiety disorder? - Maryville NURS 623 Exam 3 excessive anxiety and worry of variety of things for at least 6 months What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for a major depressive disorder? - Maryville NURS 623 Exam 3 Five or more symptoms including at least one depressed m...

1st generation antipsychotics names - Answer- Chlorpromazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine, loxapine 1st generation - Answer- EPS, liver impairment, anticholinergic effects, sedation, seizures, sexual dysfunction, skin effects Contraindications to 1st Gen - Answer- Liver issues, Parkinson's disease, severe hypotension, dementia What does 1st Gen antipsychotics do - Answer- Block dopamine Neuromalignant syndrome - Answer- Hyperpyrexia BP fluctuations Tachycardia Tachypnea Decreased ...

Which of the following medications are known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? i. Nortriptyline ii. Citalopram iii. Duloxetine iv. Fluoxetine v. Venlafaxine vi. • Question 3 Which disease state of a non-adherent patient is at greater risk for substance use, violence, and victimization as well as worse overall quality of life? Schizophrenia Response Feedback: “Moreover, non-adherent patients with schizophrenia are at greater risk for substance use, violence, ...