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ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL 2026 100%
PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
What are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? -
correct answer- Nausea, vomiting, tremors,
restlessness, insomnia, depressed mood or
irritability, tonic-clonic seizures,
illusions.
What is alcohol withdrawal delirum and when
can it occur? - correct answer- Alcohol
withdrawal delirium is a medical emergency and
may occur 2-3 days after cessation and last
the same (2-3 days). S/s include severe
disorientation, hallucinations, severe HTN,
cardiac dysrhythmias, delirium.
What are symptoms of opioid withdrawal? -
correct answer- Agitation, insomnia, flulike
manifestations, rhinorrhea, yawning, sweating,
diarrhea. Suicidal ideation may occur.
What are symptoms of tobacco (nicotine)
withdrawal? - correct answer- Irritability,
nervousness, restlessness, insomnia,
difficulty concentrating
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What kind of medications would be expected to
be prescribed for a patient who is detoxing
from alcohol? - correct answer-
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Diazepam (Valium),
Lorazepam (Ativan), Oxazepam (Serax)
What are the intended effects of the
benzodiazepines for detoxification from
alcohol? - correct answer- Maintenance of
patient's v/s, decrease risk of seizures,
decrease intensity of withdrawal s/s.
What are some of the adjunct medications for
detoxification of alcohol? - correct answer-
Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Clonidine
(Catapres), Propanolol (Inderal)
What are each of the adjunct medications
indicated for? - correct answer- Decrease
seizures (Carbamazepine)
Decrease autonomic response (decrease BP, HR)-
Clonidine and Propanolol
Decrease craving- Propanolol
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What are overall nursing interventions and
teaching points for patients who are
experiencing detoxification? - correct answer-
Pad the side rails and include suction
equipment at bedside (seizure precautions).
Monitor vital signs and continue monitoring on
ongoing basis.
What kind of medications are indicated for
abstinence maintenance of alcohol? - correct
answer- Disulfiram (Antabuse), Naltrexone
(Vivitrol), Acamprosate (Campral)
What is the intended effect of disulfiram
(Antabuse)? - correct answer- After the
patient ingests alcohol, acetaldehyde syndrome
will occur and includes perfuse vomiting,
nausea, weakness, sweating, palpitations, and
hypotension. Can progress to respiratory
depression, seizures, and death.
What teaching points need to be brought up
with a patient who is beginning disulfiram
(Antabuse)? - correct answer- Wear a med alert
bracelet, avoid ALL products containing
ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL 2026 100%
PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
What are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? -
correct answer- Nausea, vomiting, tremors,
restlessness, insomnia, depressed mood or
irritability, tonic-clonic seizures,
illusions.
What is alcohol withdrawal delirum and when
can it occur? - correct answer- Alcohol
withdrawal delirium is a medical emergency and
may occur 2-3 days after cessation and last
the same (2-3 days). S/s include severe
disorientation, hallucinations, severe HTN,
cardiac dysrhythmias, delirium.
What are symptoms of opioid withdrawal? -
correct answer- Agitation, insomnia, flulike
manifestations, rhinorrhea, yawning, sweating,
diarrhea. Suicidal ideation may occur.
What are symptoms of tobacco (nicotine)
withdrawal? - correct answer- Irritability,
nervousness, restlessness, insomnia,
difficulty concentrating
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What kind of medications would be expected to
be prescribed for a patient who is detoxing
from alcohol? - correct answer-
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Diazepam (Valium),
Lorazepam (Ativan), Oxazepam (Serax)
What are the intended effects of the
benzodiazepines for detoxification from
alcohol? - correct answer- Maintenance of
patient's v/s, decrease risk of seizures,
decrease intensity of withdrawal s/s.
What are some of the adjunct medications for
detoxification of alcohol? - correct answer-
Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Clonidine
(Catapres), Propanolol (Inderal)
What are each of the adjunct medications
indicated for? - correct answer- Decrease
seizures (Carbamazepine)
Decrease autonomic response (decrease BP, HR)-
Clonidine and Propanolol
Decrease craving- Propanolol
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What are overall nursing interventions and
teaching points for patients who are
experiencing detoxification? - correct answer-
Pad the side rails and include suction
equipment at bedside (seizure precautions).
Monitor vital signs and continue monitoring on
ongoing basis.
What kind of medications are indicated for
abstinence maintenance of alcohol? - correct
answer- Disulfiram (Antabuse), Naltrexone
(Vivitrol), Acamprosate (Campral)
What is the intended effect of disulfiram
(Antabuse)? - correct answer- After the
patient ingests alcohol, acetaldehyde syndrome
will occur and includes perfuse vomiting,
nausea, weakness, sweating, palpitations, and
hypotension. Can progress to respiratory
depression, seizures, and death.
What teaching points need to be brought up
with a patient who is beginning disulfiram
(Antabuse)? - correct answer- Wear a med alert
bracelet, avoid ALL products containing
