NSG 322 FiNal Exam REviEw QuEStioNS aNd CoRRECt aNSwERS
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What are the benefits of using atypical antipsychotics (ariprazole, oplanzapine,
risperidone) with lithium for bipolar disorder? - ANSWER-To lower physical activity.
Once lithium is effective, atypical antipsychotics are tapered off
What medication should NOT be given for acute and mixed mania in bipolar disorder? -
ANSWER-alprazolam!! (leads to agitation and aggression)
What is the normal range for lithium? - ANSWER-0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What are important components to remember when taking lithium? - ANSWER--Do not
limit sodium intake
-Do not take with diuretics
-Monitor for dehydration
What complications can excess lithium lead to? - ANSWER-Renal damage and
hypothyroidism (goiter)
What complication can result from Lamotrigine? - ANSWER-Steven-Johnsons
Syndrome
Bipolar 1 disorder - ANSWER-full manic and major depressive episodes that least at
least 2 weeks (dysphoric or mixed mania)
Bipolar II disorder - ANSWER-pattern of depressive episodes and hypomania
What neurotransmitters are affected in bipolar disorder? - ANSWER-dopamine,
serotonin, and noradrenaline
, Illusion - ANSWER-misinterpretation of real sensory experience
ex: believes that a hose is a snake
delusion - ANSWER-false belief or opinion
ex: belief that someone is being drugged
For a patients experiencing schizophrenia, what dialogue would you state regarding the
sounds they hear? - ANSWER-use "your voices" instead of "the voices"
Negative effects in schizophrenia - ANSWER-*lack of characterisitics
Anergia: lack of energy
Anhedonia: inability to feel pleasure
Apathy: lack of interest
Avolition: lack of motivation
Dopamine - ANSWER-influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
Acetycholine - ANSWER-enables muscle action, learning, and memory
norepinephrine - ANSWER-helps control alertness and arousal
What medication is used to treat nightmares in patients experiencing PTSD? -
ANSWER-Prazosin
What should be included in patient teaching regarding the intake of MAOIs? - ANSWER-
Avoiding foods that contain tyramine (aged cheese, chocolate, cured meats, pickled
foods, beer, yeast) --> hypertensive crisis
What should be included in patient teaching for a client taking benzodiazepines? -
ANSWER-The sedative effects (dont drive after taking, dont operate heavy machinery,
etc)
(vERiFiEd) | latESt uPdatE 2026/2027 | GRadEd a+ | bRaNd NEw |
100% GuaRaNtEEd PaSS
What are the benefits of using atypical antipsychotics (ariprazole, oplanzapine,
risperidone) with lithium for bipolar disorder? - ANSWER-To lower physical activity.
Once lithium is effective, atypical antipsychotics are tapered off
What medication should NOT be given for acute and mixed mania in bipolar disorder? -
ANSWER-alprazolam!! (leads to agitation and aggression)
What is the normal range for lithium? - ANSWER-0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What are important components to remember when taking lithium? - ANSWER--Do not
limit sodium intake
-Do not take with diuretics
-Monitor for dehydration
What complications can excess lithium lead to? - ANSWER-Renal damage and
hypothyroidism (goiter)
What complication can result from Lamotrigine? - ANSWER-Steven-Johnsons
Syndrome
Bipolar 1 disorder - ANSWER-full manic and major depressive episodes that least at
least 2 weeks (dysphoric or mixed mania)
Bipolar II disorder - ANSWER-pattern of depressive episodes and hypomania
What neurotransmitters are affected in bipolar disorder? - ANSWER-dopamine,
serotonin, and noradrenaline
, Illusion - ANSWER-misinterpretation of real sensory experience
ex: believes that a hose is a snake
delusion - ANSWER-false belief or opinion
ex: belief that someone is being drugged
For a patients experiencing schizophrenia, what dialogue would you state regarding the
sounds they hear? - ANSWER-use "your voices" instead of "the voices"
Negative effects in schizophrenia - ANSWER-*lack of characterisitics
Anergia: lack of energy
Anhedonia: inability to feel pleasure
Apathy: lack of interest
Avolition: lack of motivation
Dopamine - ANSWER-influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
Acetycholine - ANSWER-enables muscle action, learning, and memory
norepinephrine - ANSWER-helps control alertness and arousal
What medication is used to treat nightmares in patients experiencing PTSD? -
ANSWER-Prazosin
What should be included in patient teaching regarding the intake of MAOIs? - ANSWER-
Avoiding foods that contain tyramine (aged cheese, chocolate, cured meats, pickled
foods, beer, yeast) --> hypertensive crisis
What should be included in patient teaching for a client taking benzodiazepines? -
ANSWER-The sedative effects (dont drive after taking, dont operate heavy machinery,
etc)
