NCLEX Mental Health ACTUAL EXAM 3 \NEWEST EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\LATEST EXAM FOR FINAL EXAM PREPARATION \ ASSURED PASS
ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026-2027
A parent is shopping with a 5 year old child in a large, busy urban mall. The
parent
suddenly realizes that the child is missing. Which level of anxiety would likely
result?
a. Mild
b. Moderate
c. Severe
d. Panic
d. Panic
Which medications have the most potential risk for injury? Select all that apply.
a. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
c. Docusate Sodium (Colace)
d. Alprazolam (Xanax)
e. Buspirone (BuSpar)
a. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
d. Alprazolam (Xanax)
The medications that have the greatest potential for injury are those that cause
sedation.
,A parent is shopping with a 5 year old child in a large, busy urban mall.
The parent suddenly realizes that the child is missing. What behaviors
might this parent exhibit that would indicate panic-level anxiety? Select
all that apply.
a. Running
b. Shouting
c. Erratic physical movements
d. Impulsivity
e. Loss of physical coordination
a. Running
b. Shouting
c. Erratic physical movements
d. Impulsivity
e. Loss of physical coordination
These are all behaviors that would indicate panic level anxiety. Other
behaviors that would be indicative of this include pacing and screaming.
,A parent is shopping with a 5 year old child in a large, busy urban mall. The
parent suddenly realizes that the child is missing. What would be some
appropriate
interventions for this parent who is experiencing panic level anxiety? Select
all that apply.
a. Start shouting the child's name and running with them to help find the child
b. Use a low-pitched voice and speak slowly
c. Ask for a full explanation of every detail the parent can possibly remember
d. Move to a quieter setting and remain with the parent
e. Use clear, simple statements and repetition
b. Use a low-pitched voice and speak slowly
d. Move to a quieter setting and remain with the parent
e. Use clear, simple statements and repetition
Interventions for panic-level anxiety include maintaining a calm manner,
remaining with the individual, minimizing environmental stimuli if
possible, using clear, simple statements, repetition, speaking slowly in a
low-pitched voice. Other appropriate
interventions include recognizing that the person is in distress and being
willing to listen.
, A patient being treated for depression has taken 300mg of amitriptyline
(Elavil) daily for 1 year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and
says, "I've stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago and now I am
having cold sweats, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, and nightmares." The nurse
will advise the patient to:
a. "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately."
b. "Do not be alarmed. Take 2 aspirin and drink plenty of fluids."
c. "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to
see the healthcare provider."
d. "Resume taking your antidepressant for 2 more weeks and then
you can discontinue them again."
c. "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the
healthcare provider."
The patient is experiencing discontinuation syndrome and needs a dose of the
medication to quell symptoms in addition to coming in for an evaluation.
A client is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for depression. What should the nurse
include when preparing a teaching plan about the side effects of this drug?
a. Seizures
b. Agitation
c. Tachycardia
d. Agranulocytosis
b. Agitation
Sertraline is an SSRI that inhibits reuptake of serotonin. CNS side effects include
agitation, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. Seizures and
agranulocytosis are side effects of clozapine, an antipsychotic, not sertraline
which is an antidepressant. Tachycardia is a side effect of tricyclic
antidepressants.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\LATEST EXAM FOR FINAL EXAM PREPARATION \ ASSURED PASS
ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026-2027
A parent is shopping with a 5 year old child in a large, busy urban mall. The
parent
suddenly realizes that the child is missing. Which level of anxiety would likely
result?
a. Mild
b. Moderate
c. Severe
d. Panic
d. Panic
Which medications have the most potential risk for injury? Select all that apply.
a. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
c. Docusate Sodium (Colace)
d. Alprazolam (Xanax)
e. Buspirone (BuSpar)
a. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
d. Alprazolam (Xanax)
The medications that have the greatest potential for injury are those that cause
sedation.
,A parent is shopping with a 5 year old child in a large, busy urban mall.
The parent suddenly realizes that the child is missing. What behaviors
might this parent exhibit that would indicate panic-level anxiety? Select
all that apply.
a. Running
b. Shouting
c. Erratic physical movements
d. Impulsivity
e. Loss of physical coordination
a. Running
b. Shouting
c. Erratic physical movements
d. Impulsivity
e. Loss of physical coordination
These are all behaviors that would indicate panic level anxiety. Other
behaviors that would be indicative of this include pacing and screaming.
,A parent is shopping with a 5 year old child in a large, busy urban mall. The
parent suddenly realizes that the child is missing. What would be some
appropriate
interventions for this parent who is experiencing panic level anxiety? Select
all that apply.
a. Start shouting the child's name and running with them to help find the child
b. Use a low-pitched voice and speak slowly
c. Ask for a full explanation of every detail the parent can possibly remember
d. Move to a quieter setting and remain with the parent
e. Use clear, simple statements and repetition
b. Use a low-pitched voice and speak slowly
d. Move to a quieter setting and remain with the parent
e. Use clear, simple statements and repetition
Interventions for panic-level anxiety include maintaining a calm manner,
remaining with the individual, minimizing environmental stimuli if
possible, using clear, simple statements, repetition, speaking slowly in a
low-pitched voice. Other appropriate
interventions include recognizing that the person is in distress and being
willing to listen.
, A patient being treated for depression has taken 300mg of amitriptyline
(Elavil) daily for 1 year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and
says, "I've stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago and now I am
having cold sweats, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, and nightmares." The nurse
will advise the patient to:
a. "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately."
b. "Do not be alarmed. Take 2 aspirin and drink plenty of fluids."
c. "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to
see the healthcare provider."
d. "Resume taking your antidepressant for 2 more weeks and then
you can discontinue them again."
c. "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the
healthcare provider."
The patient is experiencing discontinuation syndrome and needs a dose of the
medication to quell symptoms in addition to coming in for an evaluation.
A client is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for depression. What should the nurse
include when preparing a teaching plan about the side effects of this drug?
a. Seizures
b. Agitation
c. Tachycardia
d. Agranulocytosis
b. Agitation
Sertraline is an SSRI that inhibits reuptake of serotonin. CNS side effects include
agitation, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. Seizures and
agranulocytosis are side effects of clozapine, an antipsychotic, not sertraline
which is an antidepressant. Tachycardia is a side effect of tricyclic
antidepressants.
