NUR2488 / NUR 2488: Mental Health Nursing Exam 3 (2021 / 2022) Rasmussen

MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Answers : Response Feedback: PCP Alcohol Methylphenidate Caffeine Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize the effects of cocaine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine, methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD) and the illegal drug PCP are also stimulating and would only exacerbate the effects of cocaine. • Question 2 A patient is admitted with a heart rate of 53 bpm, respirations 6/min, temp 96.8 and pinpoint pupils. Based on these clinical manifestations, what substance did this patient most likely overdose on? Answers : Response Feedback: Opioids Alcohol Marijuana Amphetamine Opioids include prescribed medications such as oxycodone and morphine, and the illegal substance heroin. The above symptoms are typical of opioid overdose, but are not typically seen with marijuana, alcohol or amphetamines. • Question 3 An elderly client with cognitive impairment is combative and pulled out a nasogastric tube, intravenous line, and indwelling urinary catheter. What can the nurse anticipate that the health care provider will most likely prescribe? Answers: A small dose of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor A large dose of a ben .............................continued