NUR:2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2
You are the nurse responsible for assessing for extrapyramidal side effects in a patient who has been taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following may be side effects for this medication? (Select all that apply.) (Ans – Akathisia Acute dystonia Tardive Dyskinesia
An adult with depression has been treated with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. The patient now verbalizes that being passive and letting others make decisions for her contributed to the depression. What referrals could the nurse make to help this patient prevent recurrence of depression?(Ans - Social skills training
A patient with suicidal impulses is placed on the highest level of suicide precautions. Which measures should be incorporated into the plan of care by the nurse caring for the patient? (Select all that apply.) (Ans – Maintain arm's-length distance, institute one-on-one nursing observation around the clock Allow no glass or metal on meal trays Remove all potentially harmful objects from the patient's possession
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Which statement indicates a patient with major depression's most likely outlook on life during the acute phase of the illness?(Ans - "I deserve to be this way."
The nurse knows that sedation is a side effect of many antipsychotics.Which of the following medications should the nurse question if ordered for a patient taking antipsychotics?(Ans - diphenhydramine
The nurse is caring for a patient who experiences orthostatic hypotension related to taking chlorpromazine. The nurse should suggest which of the following interventions for managing this side effect?(Ans - Sit on the side of the bed before standing up.
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of an antipsychotic on negative symptoms of psychosis. Which of the following symptoms would be classified as negative symptoms of psychosis?(Ans - flat affect
During the maintenance phase of treatment a patient with bipolar disorder asks the nurse, "Do I have to keep taking this lithium even though my mood is stable now?" Which is the most appropriate response?(Ans - "Taking the medication every day helps prevent relapses and recurrences."
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