NUR2488 EXAM 3/ NUR 2488 EXAM 3 LATEST (50 QS AND ANS )MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – RASMUSSEN|COMPLETE EXAM

NUR2488 EXAM 3/ NUR 2488 EXAM 3 LATEST (50 QS AND ANS )MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – RASMUSSEN|COMPLETE EXAM • 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? Selected Answer: Alcohol Answers: PCP Alcohol Methylpheni date Caffeine Response Feedback: 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? Selected Answer: Marijuana Answers: Opioids Alcohol Marijuana Amphetam ine Response Feedback: 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 NUR2488 EXAM 3/ NUR 2488 EXAM 3 LATEST (50 QS AND ANS )MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – RASMUSSEN|COMPLETE EXAM 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 small dose of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Answers: A small dose of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor A large dose of a benzodiazepine A maintenance dose of buspirone A small dose of an atypical antipsychotic