After seeking help at an outpatient mental health clinic, Ruby who was raped while walking her dog is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Three months later, Ruby returns to the clinic, complaining of fear, loss of control, and helpless feelings. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for Ruby? A. Recommending a high-protein, low-fat diet. … Read More »
Meryl, age 19, is highly dependent on her parents and fears leaving home to go away to college. Shortly before the semester starts, she complains that her legs are paralyzed and is rushed to the emergency department. When physical examination rules out a physical cause for her paralysis, the physician admits her to the psychiatric… Read More »
Nurse Krina knows that the following drugs have been known to be effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A. benztropine (Cogentin) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl). B. chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and diazepam (Valium) C. fluvoxamine (Luvox) and clomipramine (Anafranil) D. divalproex (Depakote) and lithium (Lithobid) Correct Answer: C. fluvoxamine (Luvox)… Read More »
The nursing assistant tells nurse Ronald that the client is not in the dining room for lunch. Nurse Ronald would direct the nursing assistant to do which of the following? A. Tell the client he’ll need to wait until supper to eat if he misses lunch. B. Invite the client to lunch and… Read More »
Alfred was newly diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The physician prescribed buspirone (BuSpar). The nurse is aware that the teaching instructions for newly prescribed buspirone should include which of the following? A. A warning about the drug’s delayed therapeutic effect, which is from 14 to 30 days. B. A warning about the incidence of… Read More »
Richard with agoraphobia has been symptom-free for 4 months. Classic signs and symptoms of phobias include: A. Insomnia and an inability to concentrate. B. Severe anxiety and fear. C. Depression and weight loss. D. Withdrawal and failure to distinguish reality from fantasy. Correct Answer: B. Severe anxiety… Read More »
Which medications have been found to help reduce or eliminate panic attacks? A. Antidepressants B. Anticholinergics C. Antipsychotics D. Mood stabilizers Correct Answer: A. Antidepressants Tricyclic and monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor antidepressants have been found to be effective in treating clients with panic attacks. Why these drugs… Read More »
A client seeks care because she feels depressed and has gained weight. To treat her atypical depression, the physician prescribes tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate), 10 mg by mouth twice per day. When this drug is used to treat atypical depression, what is its onset of action? A. 1 to 2 days B. 3 to… Read More »
A 65 years old client is in the first stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Nurse Patricia should plan to focus this client’s care on: A. Offering nourishing finger foods to help maintain the client’s nutritional status. B. Providing emotional support and individual counseling. C. Monitoring the client to prevent minor illnesses from turning… Read More »
The nurse is assessing a client who has just been admitted to the emergency department. Which signs would suggest an overdose of an antianxiety agent? A. Combativeness, sweating, and confusion B. Agitation, hyperactivity, and grandiose ideation C. Emotional lability, euphoria, and impaired memory D. Suspiciousness, dilated pupils, and increased blood pressure… Read More »