NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3 Update

• NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3
• 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?
Selecte
d Marijuana
Answer
:

Answers: Opioids
Alcohol
Marijuan
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Amphetam
ine
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Feedbac Opioids include prescribed medications such as
k: 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?
Selected Answer:

,A a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor
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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?
Selecte
d Alcohol
Answer
:

Answers: PCP
Alcoh
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Methylphen
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Caffeine

,Respons e Feedbac k:

, 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.