ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
Wernicke-Korsakoff Expected Findinganswer - Confusion
Heroin Intoxication Expected Findinganswer - Respiratory Depression
Reaction of Terminal Cancer Diagnosisanswer - Denial
Valproic Acid Teachinganswer - Teach the need to regularly monitor liver function levels
due to the risk of hepatotoxicity
When should Donapezil be taken?answer - Bedtime to reduce the risks for injury due to
bradycardia and syncope
Methadone is indicated for TX of....answer - Opiate use disorder
Phenelzine---Finding to reportanswer - Elevated BP: increases risk for hypertensive
crisis
This is an MAOI!
Acute Main---Priority Goalanswer - Maintain adequate hydration
Binge-eating expected findinganswer - Abdominal pain
Stage 4 Alzheimers expected findinganswer - Client is able to identify the names of
family members
Restricting type anorexia expected findinganswer - Decreased caloric intake due to
excessive fear of weight gain
ECT Potential Complicationsanswer - Cardiac arryhthmia
Cocaine intoxication expected findinganswer - Dilated pupils
Benzo---finding that would indicate questioning the provideranswer - Hypotension
Alcohol Withdrawal Medicationanswer - Disulfram
Can give____________with lithiumanswer - Valproic Acid
Both treat bipolar
Common adverse effect of Buspironeanswer - Dizziness
Confusion develops......answer - SLOWLY with alzheimers
What food type to avoid with Disulframanswer - Pure vanilla extract
Conduct Disorder expected findinganswer - Aggressive behavior toward others
,ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
Heroin withdrawal expected findingsanswer - Muscle aches
Alcohol withdrawal expected findingsanswer - Insomnia and restlessness
Mematine is used to treatanswer - Severe alzheimers
ADHD teachinganswer - Ignore child's attention seeking behaviors that are not
dangerous
Rape-Trauma Syndrome findinganswer - Report of intense guilt
Medication that is given during alcohol detoxanswer - Diazepam
ECT expected findingsanswer - Memory loss
Nausea
Tachycardia
ECT is given foranswer - Bipolar with rapid cycling
Vagus Nerve Stimulation adverse effectsanswer - Voice changes
Dysphagia
Neck pain
Modelinganswer - Allows client to see a demonstration of appropriate behaviors in a
stressful situation. The goal is that the client will imitate the behaviors
Systemic Desentizationanswer - Begins with mastering of relaxation techniques. Then a
client is exposed to increasing levels of anxiety-producing stimulus.
Floodinganswer - Exposing the client to a great deal of undesirable stimulus in an
attempt to turn off anxiety response.
Most useful for phobias
Thought Stoppinganswer - Teaches a client to say "stop" when a negative thought or
compulsive behavior arises and substitute positive thought. The goal is that the client
with time will use command silently
Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR)answer - Therapy for clients
who have PTSD. Encourages eye focus on a separate stimuli while thinking of or talking
about the traumatic event
PTSD expected findingsanswer - Hallucinations
Recurring nightmares
How is seasonal depression treated?answer - Light therapy
,ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
Dysthymic Disorderanswer - Mild form of depression that usually has an early onset,
such as in childhood and lasts at least 2 years in length
St. John's Wort adverse effectsanswer - Photosensitivity
Skin rash
Rapid heart rate
GI distress
Abdominal pain
Depressive disorders are most prevalent in...answer - Adults between ages of 15-40
Transpersonal Communicationanswer - Addresses an individual's spiritual needs and
providers interventions to meet those needs
Empathyanswer - UNDERSTANDING of feelings
Rapid Cyclinganswer - 4 or more episodes of acute mania within 1 year
Bipolar Ianswer - Client has at least one episode of mania alternating with major
depression
More severe
Bipolar IIanswer - Client has one or more hypomanic episodes alternating with MDD
Bipolar Medsanswer - Lithium=mood stabilizer
Anticonvulsants such as Valproic Acid (Depakote), Clonazapam, Lamitcal, Gabapentin,
and Topiramate
Benzos such as Lorazepam used on a short term basis
SSRIs such as Prozac
A client in a true manic state will...answer - Not stop moving, and does not eat or drink,
or sleep. This can become a medical emergency
Alogiaanswer - Poverty of thought or speech; the client may sit with a visitor but may
only mumble or respond vaguely to questions
Avolitionanswer - Lack of motivation in activities and hygiene
Grandeuranswer - Believes that she is all powerful and important, like a god
Somatic Delusionalsanswer - Believes that his body is changing in an unusual way,
such as growing a third arm
Depersonalizationanswer - Nonspecific feeling that a person has lose their identity, self
is different or unreal
, ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
Derealizationanswer - Perception that environment has changed
Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF Scale)answer - Helps to determine a client's
ability to perform ADLs and to function independently
Mileuanswer - Safe, structured environment that decreases anxiety and distracts the
client from constant thinking and hallucinations
Atypical Antipsychoticsanswer - Treat BOTH positive and negative symptoms of
schizophrenia
Abilify
Geodon
Zyprexa
Seroquel
Risperdal
Clozaril (Clozapine)
Conventional Antipsychoticsanswer - Treat positive symptoms of schizo
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Loxapine
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fluphenazine
Benzosanswer - Lorazepam (ativan)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Positive Symptoms of Schizo (obvious)answer - Hallucinations
Delusions
Use of clang association
Constantly waving arms (bizarre movements)
Spittinganswer - Client tends to characterize people or things as all good or all bad at
any particular moment
For example, client might say, "You are the worse person in the world!" Later that day,
she might say, "You are best, but the nurse from the last shift is terrible!"
Seen in borderline personality disorder
Cluster A Disordersanswer - Odd or eccentric traits
Paranoid: characterized by distrust and suspiciousness toward others based on
unfounded beliefs that others want to harm, exploit or deceive the person
Schizoid: characterized by emotional detachment, disinterest in close relationships and
indifference to praise or criticism; often uncooperative
Wernicke-Korsakoff Expected Findinganswer - Confusion
Heroin Intoxication Expected Findinganswer - Respiratory Depression
Reaction of Terminal Cancer Diagnosisanswer - Denial
Valproic Acid Teachinganswer - Teach the need to regularly monitor liver function levels
due to the risk of hepatotoxicity
When should Donapezil be taken?answer - Bedtime to reduce the risks for injury due to
bradycardia and syncope
Methadone is indicated for TX of....answer - Opiate use disorder
Phenelzine---Finding to reportanswer - Elevated BP: increases risk for hypertensive
crisis
This is an MAOI!
Acute Main---Priority Goalanswer - Maintain adequate hydration
Binge-eating expected findinganswer - Abdominal pain
Stage 4 Alzheimers expected findinganswer - Client is able to identify the names of
family members
Restricting type anorexia expected findinganswer - Decreased caloric intake due to
excessive fear of weight gain
ECT Potential Complicationsanswer - Cardiac arryhthmia
Cocaine intoxication expected findinganswer - Dilated pupils
Benzo---finding that would indicate questioning the provideranswer - Hypotension
Alcohol Withdrawal Medicationanswer - Disulfram
Can give____________with lithiumanswer - Valproic Acid
Both treat bipolar
Common adverse effect of Buspironeanswer - Dizziness
Confusion develops......answer - SLOWLY with alzheimers
What food type to avoid with Disulframanswer - Pure vanilla extract
Conduct Disorder expected findinganswer - Aggressive behavior toward others
,ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
Heroin withdrawal expected findingsanswer - Muscle aches
Alcohol withdrawal expected findingsanswer - Insomnia and restlessness
Mematine is used to treatanswer - Severe alzheimers
ADHD teachinganswer - Ignore child's attention seeking behaviors that are not
dangerous
Rape-Trauma Syndrome findinganswer - Report of intense guilt
Medication that is given during alcohol detoxanswer - Diazepam
ECT expected findingsanswer - Memory loss
Nausea
Tachycardia
ECT is given foranswer - Bipolar with rapid cycling
Vagus Nerve Stimulation adverse effectsanswer - Voice changes
Dysphagia
Neck pain
Modelinganswer - Allows client to see a demonstration of appropriate behaviors in a
stressful situation. The goal is that the client will imitate the behaviors
Systemic Desentizationanswer - Begins with mastering of relaxation techniques. Then a
client is exposed to increasing levels of anxiety-producing stimulus.
Floodinganswer - Exposing the client to a great deal of undesirable stimulus in an
attempt to turn off anxiety response.
Most useful for phobias
Thought Stoppinganswer - Teaches a client to say "stop" when a negative thought or
compulsive behavior arises and substitute positive thought. The goal is that the client
with time will use command silently
Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR)answer - Therapy for clients
who have PTSD. Encourages eye focus on a separate stimuli while thinking of or talking
about the traumatic event
PTSD expected findingsanswer - Hallucinations
Recurring nightmares
How is seasonal depression treated?answer - Light therapy
,ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
Dysthymic Disorderanswer - Mild form of depression that usually has an early onset,
such as in childhood and lasts at least 2 years in length
St. John's Wort adverse effectsanswer - Photosensitivity
Skin rash
Rapid heart rate
GI distress
Abdominal pain
Depressive disorders are most prevalent in...answer - Adults between ages of 15-40
Transpersonal Communicationanswer - Addresses an individual's spiritual needs and
providers interventions to meet those needs
Empathyanswer - UNDERSTANDING of feelings
Rapid Cyclinganswer - 4 or more episodes of acute mania within 1 year
Bipolar Ianswer - Client has at least one episode of mania alternating with major
depression
More severe
Bipolar IIanswer - Client has one or more hypomanic episodes alternating with MDD
Bipolar Medsanswer - Lithium=mood stabilizer
Anticonvulsants such as Valproic Acid (Depakote), Clonazapam, Lamitcal, Gabapentin,
and Topiramate
Benzos such as Lorazepam used on a short term basis
SSRIs such as Prozac
A client in a true manic state will...answer - Not stop moving, and does not eat or drink,
or sleep. This can become a medical emergency
Alogiaanswer - Poverty of thought or speech; the client may sit with a visitor but may
only mumble or respond vaguely to questions
Avolitionanswer - Lack of motivation in activities and hygiene
Grandeuranswer - Believes that she is all powerful and important, like a god
Somatic Delusionalsanswer - Believes that his body is changing in an unusual way,
such as growing a third arm
Depersonalizationanswer - Nonspecific feeling that a person has lose their identity, self
is different or unreal
, ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED
Derealizationanswer - Perception that environment has changed
Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF Scale)answer - Helps to determine a client's
ability to perform ADLs and to function independently
Mileuanswer - Safe, structured environment that decreases anxiety and distracts the
client from constant thinking and hallucinations
Atypical Antipsychoticsanswer - Treat BOTH positive and negative symptoms of
schizophrenia
Abilify
Geodon
Zyprexa
Seroquel
Risperdal
Clozaril (Clozapine)
Conventional Antipsychoticsanswer - Treat positive symptoms of schizo
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Loxapine
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fluphenazine
Benzosanswer - Lorazepam (ativan)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Positive Symptoms of Schizo (obvious)answer - Hallucinations
Delusions
Use of clang association
Constantly waving arms (bizarre movements)
Spittinganswer - Client tends to characterize people or things as all good or all bad at
any particular moment
For example, client might say, "You are the worse person in the world!" Later that day,
she might say, "You are best, but the nurse from the last shift is terrible!"
Seen in borderline personality disorder
Cluster A Disordersanswer - Odd or eccentric traits
Paranoid: characterized by distrust and suspiciousness toward others based on
unfounded beliefs that others want to harm, exploit or deceive the person
Schizoid: characterized by emotional detachment, disinterest in close relationships and
indifference to praise or criticism; often uncooperative
