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They combat the extrapyramidal side effects of the neuroleptic drug. A nurse is administering medications to clients on a psychiatric unit. What does the nurse identify as the reason that so many psychiatric clients are given the drug benztropine or trihexyphenidyl in conjunction with the phenothiazine-derivative neuroleptic medications? Torticollis acute dystonia that involves muscle spasms of the neck; develops within 1 to 5 days after beginning therapy with a conventional antipsychotic...

1. Mrs. Williams is 76 years old and comes in to have a wound checked on her right leg. She fell a month ago and the wound has not healed. She is concerned that something is wrong. The nurse practitioner examines the wound and sees that it has been cleaned properly and has no signs of infection. The edges are approximated, but the skin around the wound is red and tender to touch. The best response regarding Mrs. Williams' concern is: 1. Wound healing for older people may take up to four ti...

1. Core principle of CBT is: A. Free association B. Dream interpretation C. Hypnosis D. Identifying cognitive distortions Correct Answer: D. Identifying cognitive distortions 2. Countertransference refers to: A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client B. Classical conditioning C. Process of reframing thoughts D. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist Correct Answer: A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client 3. Case: Patient has repetitive checking r...

1. Which of the following is a core principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? • A. Free association • B. Unconditional positive regard • C. Identifying cognitive distortions • D. Dream interpretation Correct Answer: C. Identifying cognitive distortions 2. In psychodynamic therapy, the term 'countertransference' refers to: • A. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist • B. Therapist's emotional reaction to client • C. Process of reframing thoughts • D...

1. Breastfeeding benefits: Which of the following is correct? • A) Option related to Breastfeeding benefits • B) Another detail about Breastfeeding benefits • C) A false statement about Breastfeeding benefits • D) Correct answer about Breastfeeding benefits Correct Answer: D 2. Newborn reflexes: Which of the following is correct? • A) Option related to Newborn reflexes • B) Another detail about Newborn reflexes • C) A false statement about Newborn reflexes • D) Correc...

1. (MCQ) Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children? • A. Vitamin A • B. Vitamin D • C. Vitamin C • D. Vitamin K Correct Answer: B. Vitamin D Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency leads to poor bone mineralization and rickets. 2. (True/False) Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months. Correct Answer: True Rationale: WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months for optimal growth. 3. (FIB) Normal heart rate for infants is __________ beats pe...

1. (MCQ) Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly seen in renal failure? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypokalemia C. Hypernatremia D. Hyponatremia Correct Answer: A. Hyperkalemia Rationale: Reduced kidney function leads to potassium retention. 2. (True/False) Oxygen administration is the first priority for a patient with acute chest pain. Correct Answer: True Rationale: Oxygen improves perfusion and prevents hypoxia while further interventions are initiated. 3. (Fill in the Blank) The org...

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology EXAM 1 LATEST 2024.2025 EXAM ACCURATE FALL- SPRING (WILKES UNIVERSITY) GRADED A+ EP is a 38-year-old female patient that comes in for diabetes education and management. She was diagnosed 12 years ago and states lately she is not able to control her diet although she continues a 1600 calorie diet with appropriate daily carbohydrate intake (per dietitian prescription) and walks 40 minutes every day of the week. She states compliance with all medications. She denies...

1. Which antipsychotic is most associated with agranulocytosis? - Risperidone - Haloperidol - Clozapine - Aripiprazole Correct Answer: Clozapine 2. Which medication is a partial opioid agonist used for opioid dependence? - Methadone - Buprenorphine - Naltrexone - Naloxone Correct Answer: Buprenorphine 3. Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by SSRIs? - Serotonin - GABA - Acetylcholine - Dopamine Correct Answer: Serotonin 4. B...

NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 2 (Wilkes University) Comprehensive Practice Questions/Study Guide Newest Actual Questions & Answers (GRADED A+) A 28-year-old with major depressive disorder has failed two adequate SSRI trials. Which is the best next pharmacologic option? A. Add bupropion B. Start phenelzine C. Switch to venlafaxine (SNRI) D. Start low-dose haloperidol Answer: C. Rationale: For SSRI-resistant depression, switching to an SNRI (e.g., venlafaxine) is a common next step; MAOI ...