NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3 (50 Verified Answers, Already graded A) (Latest 2021/2022): Rasmussen College

NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3 (50
Verified Answers, Already graded A) (Latest
2021/2022): Rasmussen College



NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3 (50 Verified Answers, Already graded A)

(Latest 2021/2022): Rasmussen College




NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3 (50
Verified Answers, Already graded A) (Latest
2020): Rasmussen College

, NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3 (50
Verified Answers, Already graded A) (Latest
2021/2022): Rasmussen College


NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3

• Question 1


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 PCP

:



Alcohol

Methylphenidate

Caffeine

Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize the effects of cocaine, which is a
Response
stimulant. Caffeine, methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD) and the illegal
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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



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pupils. Based on these clinical manifestations, what substance did this patient most likely

overdose on?

Answers Opioids

:



Alcohol

Marijuana

Amphetamine

Opioids include prescribed medications such as oxycodone and morphine,
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and the illegal substance heroin. The above symptoms are typical of opioid
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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 benzodiazepine




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A maintenance dose of buspirone

A small dose of an atypical antipsychotic

Aggressive behavior can be safely managed by antipsychotic medication.
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Initial dosing should be small and raised cautiously until behavior is
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controlled. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not indicated for

aggressive behavior. If a benzodiazepine is used, the initial dose should be

low. Buspirone is not effective if given on an as-needed basis. It is

administered in small divided doses daily to control agitation.

• Question 4


A nursing care plan contains the intervention “monitor for complications of refeeding

syndrome.” Which body system should a nurse most closely monitor for clinical

manifestations of dysfunction?

Answers

:

Response Feedback:




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