NSG 3450 Exam 2 Version 1 And 2NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam 2

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NSG 3450 Exam 2 Version 1 And 2/NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam 2 Newest 2025 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)|Already Graded A+

VERSION 1

Which medication should the nurse be prepared to educate pt's on when they are prescribed a SSRI for panic attacks?

• Alprazolam (Xanax)
• Fluoxetine (Prozac)
• Clonazepam (Klonopin)
• Venlafaxine (Effexor)
• Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Which statement(s) made by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of the effective use of relaxation therapy for anxiety management?Select all that apply

• "Relaxation therapy's main goal is to prevent exhaustion by removing

muscle tension."

• "Muscle relaxation promotes the relaxation response."
• "Show me how you learned to deep breathe in yesterdays therapy

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• "You've said that going to group makes you nervous so let's start

relaxing now."

• "I've given you written description of the various relaxation exercises

for you to review."

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We have an expert-written solution to this problem!To maximize the therapeutic effect, which lifestyle practice should the nurse discourage for a pt who has been recently prescribed an antianxiety medication?

• Eating high protein foods
• Using acetaminophen without first discussing it with a healthcare

provider

• Taking medications after eating dinner or while having a bedtime

snack

• Buying a large coffee w/ sugar and extra cream each morning on the

way to work

• Buying a large coffee w/ sugar and extra cream each morning on the

way to work

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In a parent teacher conference, the school nurse meets w/ the parents of a profoundly shy 8 y/o girl. The parents hold hands, speak softly, respond briefly, and have poor eye contact. The nurse recognized that

the child is most likely exposed to parental modeling and:

• the inherited shyness trait
• a lack of affection in the home
• severe punishment by the parents
• is afraid to say something foolish
• the inherited shyness trait

Isabel is a straight A student, yet she suffers from severe test anxiety and seeks medical attention. The nurse interviews Isabel and develops a plan of care. The nurse recognizes effective teaching about mild anxiety

when Isabel states:

• "I would like to try a Benzodiapine for my anxiety."
• "If I study harder, my anxiety level will go down."
• "Mild anxiety is okay bc it helps me focus."
• "I have fear that I will fail at college."
• "Mild anxiety is okay bc it helps me focus."
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The activity of gamma-aminobutyric GABA) contributed to a slowing of neutral activity. Which of the following drugs facilitates the action of GABA?

• Benzodiapines
• Antihistimaines
• Anticonvulsants
• Noradrengic
• Benzodiapines

Samantha is a new pt to the mental health clinic and is seeking assistance for what she describes as "Severe anxiety." In addition to daily self-medicating w/ alcohol, Samantha described long-term use of herbal kava. The nurse knows that kava is associated with inhibiting P450 and orders which of the following tests?

• electrocardiogram
• liver enzymes
• glomerular filtration rate
• complete blood count
• liver enzymes

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