STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
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◍ chronic stress.
Answer: - prone to illness-immune system is compromised- lower resistance
to diseases or infection
◍ Schizophrenia clinical symptoms.
Answer: - inability to manage anger- Anger- lack of impulse control which
can lead to violence- laughs at sad situations- poor adjustment to school
◍ Naloxone ( narcan).
Answer: opioid antidote, given for respiratory depression
◍ Mania.
Answer: An emotional state in which the person ( euphoria, no sleep, risk
taking)- elevated and irritable mood- pressured speech- flight of ideas-
Grandiosity, very social able- inappropriate dress- anger quicklyprotect from
harm and reduce environmental stimuli
◍ suicide precuastions.
Answer: - remove anything that can potentially cause harm, such as sharp
objects, belts, shoelaces, pencils, and pens -one-on-one supervision-
determine history of suicide attempts- Does the client have a plan- refrain
from criticizing- prioritize those complaining of helplessness and
homelessness
◍ MSE.
Answer: appearancebehaviormood/affectspeechthought contentcognition
◍ Therapeutic Interventions of Schizophrenia.
, Answer: Goals of inpatient: short-term care: 1.) Stabilize the patient2.)
Prevent further declining in functioning3.) Assist the client in coping with
his or her disorder-Long-term goals- Psychosocial and vocation
rehabilitation
◍ Delusions.
Answer: False beleifs that cannot be corrected by reasoning or explanation
◍ Social risk factors for suicide.
Answer: - Social isolation- Inability to meet basic needs- Availability of
weapons- One's state of health- People who have HIV and AIDS- Be aware
of social changes in this world as theymay offer clues to caring for clients
who are thinking of ending their lives
◍ Antabuse ( disulfiram).
Answer: Used for substance abuse disorder ( alcohol) - take everyday-
should not consume any alcohol, mouthwash, ( if you do u will experience
nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, tachycardia
◍ Heroin withdrawl.
Answer: - abdominal cramps- loss of appetite- watery eyes- runny nose-
nausea- chills
◍ Haloperidol ( Haldol).
Answer: antipsychotic- take medication same time
daily,Schizophrenia-Psychosis- Report any EPS like muscle stiffness or
tremors- Do not stop medication abruptly
◍ Benadryl ( diphedrahydramine).
Answer: antihistamine(given for anti psychotic med side effects dose- 50 mg
PRN
◍ Negative signs of Schizophrenia.
Answer: alogiaanhendoniaavolisionaffective blunting
◍ Bipolar 11 depressive episode.
Answer: - changes in weight- changes in appetite- loss of interest or activites