NUR2488 EXAM 3 MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING RASMUSSEN ACTUAL EXAM 2026
FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
⩥ communication interventions in depression. Answer: Help the patient
question underlying assumptions and beliefs and consider an alternate
explanation to problems. Work with the patient to identify cognitive
distortions that encourage negative self-appraisal. Encourage activities
that can raise self-esteem. Identify the need for (a) problem-solving
skills, (b) coping skills, and (c) assertiveness skills.
Discuss physical activities the patient enjoys.
Encourage formation of supportive relationships, such as through
support groups, therapy, and peer support. Provide information referrals,
when needed, for spiritual/religious information (e.g., readings,
programs, tapes, community resources).
⩥ Interventions for physical needs in depressed patients. Answer: Offer
small, high-calorie, and high-protein snacks frequently throughout the
day and evening, Weigh the patient weekly and observe the patient's
eating patterns, Provide periods of rest after activities, Monitor intake
and output, especially bowel movements, Evaluate the need for laxatives
and enemas.
⩥ Commonly used SSRI's. Answer: Citalopram, Escitalopram,
Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline
,⩥ Commonly used TCA's. Answer: Amitriptyline, Clomipramine,
Desipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Nortriptyline, Trimipramine
⩥ Commonly Used MAOI's. Answer: isocarboxazid, phenelzine,
tranylcypromine, selegiline
⩥ Potential effects of norepinephrine blockers. Answer: Decreased
depression, Tremors, Tachycardia, Erectile and/or ejaculatory
dysfunction
⩥ Potential effects of specific epinephrine blockers. Answer:
Antipsychotic effect, Postural hypotension, Dizziness, Reflux
tachycardia, Ejaculatory dysfunction and/or impotence, Memory
dysfunction
⩥ Potential effects of specific norepinephrine blockers. Answer:
priapism
⩥ Potential effects of serotonin receptor blocker. Answer: Decreased
depression, Antianxiety effects, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Sexual
dysfunction
⩥ Potential effects of serotonin 2 receptor blockers. Answer: Decreased
depression, Decreased suicidal behavior, Antipsychotic effects,
, Hypotension, Ejaculatory dysfunction, Weight gain and carbohydrate
craving
⩥ Potential effect of dopamine reuptake blocked. Answer: Decreased
psychosis, Psychomotor agitation, Parkinsonian effect
⩥ Effect of acetylcholine receptor blocker. Answer: Anticholinergic
effects
⩥ Potential effect of histamine receptor blockers. Answer: Sedation,
Weight gain, Cognitive impairment
⩥ Advantages of citalopram/ Celexa. Answer: Minimal interaction with
other drugs, minimal weight gain, sedation
⩥ Disadvantages of citalopram/ Celexa. Answer: Possible initial anxiety
⩥ Advantages of escitalopram/ Lexapro. Answer: Minimal interaction,
low sedation, and weight gain
⩥ Disadvantages of escitalopram/ Lexapro. Answer: Possible initial
anxiety
⩥ Advantages of fluoxetine/ Prozac. Answer: energizing
NURSING RASMUSSEN ACTUAL EXAM 2026
FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
⩥ communication interventions in depression. Answer: Help the patient
question underlying assumptions and beliefs and consider an alternate
explanation to problems. Work with the patient to identify cognitive
distortions that encourage negative self-appraisal. Encourage activities
that can raise self-esteem. Identify the need for (a) problem-solving
skills, (b) coping skills, and (c) assertiveness skills.
Discuss physical activities the patient enjoys.
Encourage formation of supportive relationships, such as through
support groups, therapy, and peer support. Provide information referrals,
when needed, for spiritual/religious information (e.g., readings,
programs, tapes, community resources).
⩥ Interventions for physical needs in depressed patients. Answer: Offer
small, high-calorie, and high-protein snacks frequently throughout the
day and evening, Weigh the patient weekly and observe the patient's
eating patterns, Provide periods of rest after activities, Monitor intake
and output, especially bowel movements, Evaluate the need for laxatives
and enemas.
⩥ Commonly used SSRI's. Answer: Citalopram, Escitalopram,
Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline
,⩥ Commonly used TCA's. Answer: Amitriptyline, Clomipramine,
Desipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Nortriptyline, Trimipramine
⩥ Commonly Used MAOI's. Answer: isocarboxazid, phenelzine,
tranylcypromine, selegiline
⩥ Potential effects of norepinephrine blockers. Answer: Decreased
depression, Tremors, Tachycardia, Erectile and/or ejaculatory
dysfunction
⩥ Potential effects of specific epinephrine blockers. Answer:
Antipsychotic effect, Postural hypotension, Dizziness, Reflux
tachycardia, Ejaculatory dysfunction and/or impotence, Memory
dysfunction
⩥ Potential effects of specific norepinephrine blockers. Answer:
priapism
⩥ Potential effects of serotonin receptor blocker. Answer: Decreased
depression, Antianxiety effects, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Sexual
dysfunction
⩥ Potential effects of serotonin 2 receptor blockers. Answer: Decreased
depression, Decreased suicidal behavior, Antipsychotic effects,
, Hypotension, Ejaculatory dysfunction, Weight gain and carbohydrate
craving
⩥ Potential effect of dopamine reuptake blocked. Answer: Decreased
psychosis, Psychomotor agitation, Parkinsonian effect
⩥ Effect of acetylcholine receptor blocker. Answer: Anticholinergic
effects
⩥ Potential effect of histamine receptor blockers. Answer: Sedation,
Weight gain, Cognitive impairment
⩥ Advantages of citalopram/ Celexa. Answer: Minimal interaction with
other drugs, minimal weight gain, sedation
⩥ Disadvantages of citalopram/ Celexa. Answer: Possible initial anxiety
⩥ Advantages of escitalopram/ Lexapro. Answer: Minimal interaction,
low sedation, and weight gain
⩥ Disadvantages of escitalopram/ Lexapro. Answer: Possible initial
anxiety
⩥ Advantages of fluoxetine/ Prozac. Answer: energizing
