EXAMS 2 PRN 1562 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS MASTER FILE
◉ Valproic Acid (Depakote) Answer: anticonvulsant also used as a
mood stabilizer
used to treat bipolar disorder. You must monitor liver function. Side
effects include birth defects
◉ Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Answer: Antidepressants that
increase the action of neurotransimtters by blocking their removal
(reuptake) from the synapses (spaces between nerve cells). (1)
Side effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, urine retention, tachycardia,
constipation
◉ Lithium Answer: First line drug to treat bipolar. There is a narrow
therapeutic range that places the client at a high risk for toxicity
signs of toxicity are vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, slurred speech, and
muscle weakness coma, cardiac dysrhythmias, and death.
◉ Agnosia definition Answer: a symptom of dementia: The loss of
sensory ability to recognize objects
,◉ The primary symptom of PTSD is Answer: flash backs and are
often in conjunction with substance abuse
◉ The primary concern for Alzheimer's clients at home is? Answer:
safety
◉ Donepezil treats Answer: Alzheimer's disease
◉ persistent depressive disorder Answer: Chronic Depressive mood
lasting over two years
◉ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Answer: Acute resolvable
depression
◉ Delirium(confusion) is? Answer: a neurocognitive disorder that is
always secondary to another condition. Use the assessment tool
CAM
◉ Dementia is? Answer: a neurocognitive disorder, which is slow
progress and directly impacts a client's ability to function.
Impairment in memory is a key feature
, ◉ exacerbations are? Answer: Periods of mental illness or
dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, symptoms, and
seriousness
◉ ineffective coping is? Answer: when anxiety is a maladaptive
response in an individual
◉ s/s of an anxiety disorder Answer: increased vial signs, urinary
urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense muscles
◉ symptoms of severe anxiety but refuses to discuss is what kind of
behavior? Answer: Avoidance behaviors
◉ Agoraphobia is? Answer: Fear and avoidance of open, public
places
◉ Assault is defined as: Answer: the open threat of bodily harm
◉ in today's society, violence is? Answer: a serious problem
◉ "to make up." characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle
Answer: depression
EVALUATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS MASTER FILE
◉ Valproic Acid (Depakote) Answer: anticonvulsant also used as a
mood stabilizer
used to treat bipolar disorder. You must monitor liver function. Side
effects include birth defects
◉ Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Answer: Antidepressants that
increase the action of neurotransimtters by blocking their removal
(reuptake) from the synapses (spaces between nerve cells). (1)
Side effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, urine retention, tachycardia,
constipation
◉ Lithium Answer: First line drug to treat bipolar. There is a narrow
therapeutic range that places the client at a high risk for toxicity
signs of toxicity are vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, slurred speech, and
muscle weakness coma, cardiac dysrhythmias, and death.
◉ Agnosia definition Answer: a symptom of dementia: The loss of
sensory ability to recognize objects
,◉ The primary symptom of PTSD is Answer: flash backs and are
often in conjunction with substance abuse
◉ The primary concern for Alzheimer's clients at home is? Answer:
safety
◉ Donepezil treats Answer: Alzheimer's disease
◉ persistent depressive disorder Answer: Chronic Depressive mood
lasting over two years
◉ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Answer: Acute resolvable
depression
◉ Delirium(confusion) is? Answer: a neurocognitive disorder that is
always secondary to another condition. Use the assessment tool
CAM
◉ Dementia is? Answer: a neurocognitive disorder, which is slow
progress and directly impacts a client's ability to function.
Impairment in memory is a key feature
, ◉ exacerbations are? Answer: Periods of mental illness or
dysfunction marked by an increase in the signs, symptoms, and
seriousness
◉ ineffective coping is? Answer: when anxiety is a maladaptive
response in an individual
◉ s/s of an anxiety disorder Answer: increased vial signs, urinary
urgency and frequency, diaphoresis, and rigid and tense muscles
◉ symptoms of severe anxiety but refuses to discuss is what kind of
behavior? Answer: Avoidance behaviors
◉ Agoraphobia is? Answer: Fear and avoidance of open, public
places
◉ Assault is defined as: Answer: the open threat of bodily harm
◉ in today's society, violence is? Answer: a serious problem
◉ "to make up." characteristic of the stage in the assault cycle
Answer: depression
