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Pharmacodyamics of Psychotropic Drugs: - CORRECT ANSWER-Most psychotropic drugs act be either increasing or decreasing the activity of certain neurotransmitter-receptor systems. What neurotransmitters are most consistently linked to mental activity? - CORRECT ANSWER---Norepinephrine +mania -depression --Serotonin (mood) +anxiety -depression --Dopamine + schizophrenia - leads to parkinsons --Acetylcholine +depression --Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) --Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)...

frontal lobe - CORRECT ANSWER-A region of the cerebral cortex that has specialized areas for movement, abstract thinking, planning, memory, and judgement. Control of voluntary movement. parietal lobe - CORRECT ANSWER-A region of the cerebral cortex whose functions include processing information about touch. Temperature, taste, touch, movement. temporal lobe - CORRECT ANSWER-Memories—sensations of taste, sound, sight, touch occipital lobe - CORRECT ANSWER-Vision Pt got haldol and is...

Which statement is most accurate regarding the assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric problems? A. Medical history is of little significance and can be eliminated from the nursing assessment. B. Assessment provides a holistic view of the client, including biopsychosocial aspects. C. Comprehensive assessments can be performed only by advanced practice nurses. D. Psychosocial evaluations are gained by subjective reports rather than objective observations. - CORRECT ANSWER-B - Assessm...

What is psychiatric mental health nursing and its main focus? - CORRECT ANSWER-A core mental health profession that employs a purposeful use of self as its art and a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological theories and research evidence as its science. (ANA, 2007, p.1). Its focus is the treatment of human responses to mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. Recovering from a mental illness is viewed as a personal journey of healing. What is the goal of recovery? - C...

Which data-gathering technique is employed during the assessment phase of the nursing process? A. Asking the client to rate mood after administering an antidepressant B. Asking the client to verbalize understanding of previously explained unit rules C. Asking the client to describe any thoughts of self-harm D. Asking the client if the group on assertiveness skills was helpful - CORRECT ANSWER-ANS: C The nurse should ask the client to describe any thoughts of self-harm during the assessment...

A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention? a. Conduct mental health assessments. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. d. Individualize nursing care plans. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Prescribe psychotropic medication When a nursing student expresses concerns about how mental health nurses "lose all their nursing skills," the best response b...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing occasional feelings of sadness because of the recent death of a beloved pet. The clients appetite, sleep patterns, and daily routine have not changed. How should the nurse interpret the clients behaviors? 1. The clients behaviors demonstrate mental illness in the form of depression. 2. The clients behaviors are extensive, which indicates the presence of mental illness. 3. The clients behaviors are not congruent with cultural norms. 4. Th...

A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention? a. Conduct mental health assessments. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. d. Individualize nursing care plans. - CORRECT ANSWER-B In most states, prescriptive privileges are granted to master's-prepared nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who have taken special courses on prescri...

A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people. Many homes and businesses were destroyed. In the 2 years following the disaster, 140 individuals were diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which term best applies to these newly diagnosed cases? a. Prevalence b. Comorbidity c. Incidence d. Parity - CORRECT ANSWER-C Incidence refers to the number of new cases of mental disorders in a healthy population within a given period of time. Prevalence describes the total...

A nurse suspects that a client is abusing alcohol while taking prescribed medications. The nurse plans to educate the client on the dangers of mixing medicine with alcohol. Which would be the most effective way for the nurse to approach this subject with the client? a) Firmly inform the client of the dangers of mixing medications with alcohol. b) Recognize the client's right to self-determination and avoid addressing the subject. c) Emphasize the importance of truthful information using ...

Phenomena of concern for psychiatric-mental health nurses are dynamic, exist in all populations across the lifespan and include but are not limited to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Promotion of optimal mental and physical health and well-being Prevention of mental and behavioral distress and illness Promotion of social inclusion of mentally and behaviorally fragile individuals Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Co-occurring mental health and physical disorders Alterat...

During the shift report, a nurse describes a client as crazy. Which approach by the nurse would be best? - CORRECT ANSWER-Suggest that staff use the term mentally ill. The psychiatric mental health nursing student is preparing to attend a meeting of the psychiatric mental health care team to discuss possible updates to clients diagnoses. In preparing for this meeting, the nursing student should consult which of the following references? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Me...

Factors contributing to mental health - CORRECT ANSWER-Biologic makeup, autonomy, independence, self-esteem, growth, vitality, meaning in life, resilience, belonging, reality orientation, coping abilities Positive impact on mental health - CORRECT ANSWER-Effective stress management Negative impact on mental health - CORRECT ANSWER-Family history of mental illness Definition of mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Causes significant distress and impaired functioning Interpersonal factors r...

Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale - CORRECT ANSWER-evaluates for the presence and degree of subjective anxiety HEEADASS Assessment Scale - CORRECT ANSWER-Assesses adolescent issues HOME and environment, Education and employment, Eating, Activities, Drugs, Suicide, and Sexuality Johari Window - CORRECT ANSWER-Assessment tool that helps a person become more self-aware, by considering perceptions of others Global Assessment Functioning Scale - CORRECT ANSWER-measures from 100 (highest function...

1. Which of the following questions would be most helpful in beginning an initial assessment interview for a patient who has just been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit? A) Have you had any previous psychiatric admissions? B) What brings you into the hospital today? C) Have you had any thoughts about trying to harm yourself? D) How would you describe your relationship with your spouse? - CORRECT ANSWER-B) What brings you into the hospital today? 2. A patient is being admitted to th...

The quantitative study of the distribution of mental disorders in human populations is called A).Mortality B). Prevalence C). Epidemiology D). Clinical epidemiology. - CORRECT ANSWER-C). Epidemiology What phrase best describes the DSM-V? A).Is a multiaxial psychiatric assessment system B). Is a compendium of treatment modalities C). Offers a complete list of nursing diagnoses D). Suggests common interventions for mental disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-A). Is a multiaxial psychiatric as...

1. A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the evolution of mental health care and are discussing the recommendations of the final report of the Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify that the report recommended an increase in which of the following? A) Numbers of mental health hospitals B) State funding for mental health care C) Clinics supplemented by general hospital units D) Use o...

1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health? A) Not needing others for companionship B) The ability to effectively manage stress C) A family history of mental illness D) Striving for total self-reliance - CORRECT ANSWER-Ans: B Feedback: Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic makeup, autonomy, independenc...

The client states, "Who is confused? He said I should go, but I didn't. Is that weird?" Which response by the nurse would be best to clarify the client's statement? A. How did you feel before you talked to him? B. When did you first notice yourself feeling confused? C. Did he indicate to you exactly what he meant? D. I don't understand. Can you explain in another way? - CORRECT ANSWER-D During the initial interview with a client, the nurse begins to feel uncomfortable and r...

When planning care for a specific client, of what significance to the psychiatric nurse is the fact that the DSM-IV-TR is multiaxial? a) Pertinent aspects of client functioning and problems are reported. b) Standardized treatment plans are available for each diagnosis. c) Nursing diagnoses are included for each medical diagnosis. d) No particular significance exists. - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Pertinent aspects of client functioning and problems are reported. A nurse conducting research is seeki...