NUR 114 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | UPDATED 2025 VERIFIED VERSION
◉ 1. Divalproex sodium (Depakote) education. Answer: a. Use:
anticonvulsant
b. Check liver enzymes
c. Take med with meals to avoid GI upset
d. Don't crush or chew it
e. Drink plenty of fluids afterwards
◉ What should a nurse ask when a patient states he/she is going to
commit suicide? Answer: a. How long have you then having suicidal
thoughts?
b. Do you have a plan?
c. Have you ever attempted suicide? How many times?
d. What in your past or present has made you think about killing
yourself?
◉ Suicide Attempt Warning Signs: IS PATH WARM? Answer: I-
ideation
S-substance abuse
P-purposelessness
,A-anxiety
T-trapped
H-hopelessness
W-withdrawal
A-anger
R-recklessness
M-mood changes
◉ Manic Attack: DIGFAST Answer: D-distractibility
I-indiscretion
G-grandiosity
F-flight of ideas
A-activity increase
S-sleep deficit
T-talkativeness
◉ 5 A's of Alzheimer's Answer: 1. A-anomia: cannot recall names of
everyday objects)
2. A-apraxia: cannot perform a learned or familiar movement on
command, inability to use objects properly
3. A-agnosia: cannot recognize and identify objects, persons, or
sounds
, 4. A-amnesia: partial or total, permanent or transient loss of
memory
5. A-aphasia: inability to communicate through speech
◉ Why is group therapy utilized? Most group therapy sessions are
not mandatory, how does this tie into ethics? Answer: a. Goals vary
depending on type of group but clients generally; discover that
members share some common feelings, experiences, and thoughts.
Experience positive behavior changes as a result of group
interaction and feedback.
◉ Dependent personality disorder Answer: A personality disorder
characterized by a pattern of clinging and obedience, fear of
separation, and an ongoing need to be taken care of.
◉ avoidant personality disorder Answer: a personality disorder
characterized by inhibition in social situations; feelings of
inadequacy; oversensitivity to criticism, fear of rejection.
◉ borderline personality disorder Answer: Self-mutilation
behaviors, "splitting" behaviors, irrational thoughts, constant fear
they are going to be alone.
ANSWERS | UPDATED 2025 VERIFIED VERSION
◉ 1. Divalproex sodium (Depakote) education. Answer: a. Use:
anticonvulsant
b. Check liver enzymes
c. Take med with meals to avoid GI upset
d. Don't crush or chew it
e. Drink plenty of fluids afterwards
◉ What should a nurse ask when a patient states he/she is going to
commit suicide? Answer: a. How long have you then having suicidal
thoughts?
b. Do you have a plan?
c. Have you ever attempted suicide? How many times?
d. What in your past or present has made you think about killing
yourself?
◉ Suicide Attempt Warning Signs: IS PATH WARM? Answer: I-
ideation
S-substance abuse
P-purposelessness
,A-anxiety
T-trapped
H-hopelessness
W-withdrawal
A-anger
R-recklessness
M-mood changes
◉ Manic Attack: DIGFAST Answer: D-distractibility
I-indiscretion
G-grandiosity
F-flight of ideas
A-activity increase
S-sleep deficit
T-talkativeness
◉ 5 A's of Alzheimer's Answer: 1. A-anomia: cannot recall names of
everyday objects)
2. A-apraxia: cannot perform a learned or familiar movement on
command, inability to use objects properly
3. A-agnosia: cannot recognize and identify objects, persons, or
sounds
, 4. A-amnesia: partial or total, permanent or transient loss of
memory
5. A-aphasia: inability to communicate through speech
◉ Why is group therapy utilized? Most group therapy sessions are
not mandatory, how does this tie into ethics? Answer: a. Goals vary
depending on type of group but clients generally; discover that
members share some common feelings, experiences, and thoughts.
Experience positive behavior changes as a result of group
interaction and feedback.
◉ Dependent personality disorder Answer: A personality disorder
characterized by a pattern of clinging and obedience, fear of
separation, and an ongoing need to be taken care of.
◉ avoidant personality disorder Answer: a personality disorder
characterized by inhibition in social situations; feelings of
inadequacy; oversensitivity to criticism, fear of rejection.
◉ borderline personality disorder Answer: Self-mutilation
behaviors, "splitting" behaviors, irrational thoughts, constant fear
they are going to be alone.
