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)MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – RASMUSSEN|COMPLETE EXAM
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1. Common symp- Suicidal ideations, lack of judgement, memory difficul-
toms of depres- ty, dfficulty with simple taks, difficulty making decisions,
sion feelings of helplessness, questioning the meaning of life,
feelings of worthlessness, anhedonia
2. Beck's cognitive
triad
3. Risk for suicide, have you thought about hurking/killing yourself, do you
questions to ask have a plan, how would you carry out that plan
patient
4. High risk for sui- Psychiatric disorder with severe symptoms of acute pre-
cide cipitating event protective factors not relevant, Potentially
lethal suicide attempt or persistent ideation with strong
intent or suicide rehearsal
5. nursing diagno- When a patient is mute, use the technique of making ob-
sis for depres- servations: "There are many new pictures on the wall" or
sion patients "You are wearing your new shoes.". Use simple, concrete
words.
Allow time for the patient to respond. Listen for covert
messages and ask about suicide plans: "Have you had
thoughts of killing or harming yourself in any way?". Avoid
platitudes such as, "Things will look up" or "Everyone gets
down once in a while."
6. communication Help the patient question underlying assumptions and
interventions in beliefs and consider an alternate explanation to problems.
depression Work with the patient to identify cognitive distortions that
encourage negative self-appraisal. Encourage activities
that can raise self-esteem. Identify the need for (a) prob-
lem-solving skills, (b) coping skills, and (c) assertiveness
skills.
Discuss physical activities the patient enjoys.
Encourage formation of supportive relationships, such
as through support groups, therapy, and peer support.
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Provide information referrals, when needed, for spiritu-
al/religious information (e.g., readings, programs, tapes,
community resources).
7. Interventions for Offer small, high-calorie, and high-protein snacks fre-
physical needs quently throughout the day and evening, Weigh the pa-
in depressed pa- tient weekly and observe the patient's eating patterns,
tients Provide periods of rest after activities, Monitor intake and
output, especially bowel movements, Evaluate the need
for laxatives and enemas.
8. Commonly used Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertra-
SSRI's line
9. Commonly used Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin,
TCA's Imipramine, Nortriptyline, Trimipramine
10. Commonly Used isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline
MAOI's
11. Potential effects Decreased depression, Tremors, Tachycardia, Erectile
of norepineph- and/or ejaculatory dysfunction
rine blockers
12. Potential effects Antipsychotic effect, Postural hypotension, Dizziness, Re-
of specific ep- flux tachycardia, Ejaculatory dysfunction and/or impo-
inephrine block- tence, Memory dysfunction
ers
13. Potential ef- priapism
fects of spe-
cific norepineph-
rine blockers
14. Potential effects Decreased depression, Antianxiety effects, Gastrointesti-
of serotonin re- nal disturbance, Sexual dysfunction
ceptor blocker
15.
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Potential effects Decreased depression, Decreased suicidal behavior, An-
of serotonin 2 re- tipsychotic effects, Hypotension, Ejaculatory dysfunction,
ceptor blockers Weight gain and carbohydrate craving
16. Potential effect Decreased psychosis, Psychomotor agitation, Parkinson-
of dopamine re- ian effect
uptake blocked
17. Effect of acetyl- Anticholinergic effects
choline receptor
blocker
18. Potential effect Sedation, Weight gain, Cognitive impairment
of histamine re-
ceptor blockers
19. Advantages of Minimal interaction with other drugs, minimal weight gain,
citalopram/ sedation
Celexa
20. Disadvantages Possible initial anxiety
of citalopram/
Celexa
21. Advantages of Minimal interaction, low sedation, and weight gain
escitalopram/
Lexapro
22. Disadvantages Possible initial anxiety
of escitalopram/
Lexapro
23. Advantages of energizing
fluoxetine/
Prozac
24. Disadvantages Possible interaction with other drugs, initial anxiety
of fluoxetine/
Prozac
)MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – RASMUSSEN|COMPLETE EXAM
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1. Common symp- Suicidal ideations, lack of judgement, memory difficul-
toms of depres- ty, dfficulty with simple taks, difficulty making decisions,
sion feelings of helplessness, questioning the meaning of life,
feelings of worthlessness, anhedonia
2. Beck's cognitive
triad
3. Risk for suicide, have you thought about hurking/killing yourself, do you
questions to ask have a plan, how would you carry out that plan
patient
4. High risk for sui- Psychiatric disorder with severe symptoms of acute pre-
cide cipitating event protective factors not relevant, Potentially
lethal suicide attempt or persistent ideation with strong
intent or suicide rehearsal
5. nursing diagno- When a patient is mute, use the technique of making ob-
sis for depres- servations: "There are many new pictures on the wall" or
sion patients "You are wearing your new shoes.". Use simple, concrete
words.
Allow time for the patient to respond. Listen for covert
messages and ask about suicide plans: "Have you had
thoughts of killing or harming yourself in any way?". Avoid
platitudes such as, "Things will look up" or "Everyone gets
down once in a while."
6. communication Help the patient question underlying assumptions and
interventions in beliefs and consider an alternate explanation to problems.
depression Work with the patient to identify cognitive distortions that
encourage negative self-appraisal. Encourage activities
that can raise self-esteem. Identify the need for (a) prob-
lem-solving skills, (b) coping skills, and (c) assertiveness
skills.
Discuss physical activities the patient enjoys.
Encourage formation of supportive relationships, such
as through support groups, therapy, and peer support.
, NUR2488 EXAM 3/ NUR 2488 EXAM 3 LATEST 2023-2024 (50 QS AND A
)MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – RASMUSSEN|COMPLETE EXAM
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Provide information referrals, when needed, for spiritu-
al/religious information (e.g., readings, programs, tapes,
community resources).
7. Interventions for Offer small, high-calorie, and high-protein snacks fre-
physical needs quently throughout the day and evening, Weigh the pa-
in depressed pa- tient weekly and observe the patient's eating patterns,
tients Provide periods of rest after activities, Monitor intake and
output, especially bowel movements, Evaluate the need
for laxatives and enemas.
8. Commonly used Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertra-
SSRI's line
9. Commonly used Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin,
TCA's Imipramine, Nortriptyline, Trimipramine
10. Commonly Used isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline
MAOI's
11. Potential effects Decreased depression, Tremors, Tachycardia, Erectile
of norepineph- and/or ejaculatory dysfunction
rine blockers
12. Potential effects Antipsychotic effect, Postural hypotension, Dizziness, Re-
of specific ep- flux tachycardia, Ejaculatory dysfunction and/or impo-
inephrine block- tence, Memory dysfunction
ers
13. Potential ef- priapism
fects of spe-
cific norepineph-
rine blockers
14. Potential effects Decreased depression, Antianxiety effects, Gastrointesti-
of serotonin re- nal disturbance, Sexual dysfunction
ceptor blocker
15.
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)MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – RASMUSSEN|COMPLETE EXAM
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Potential effects Decreased depression, Decreased suicidal behavior, An-
of serotonin 2 re- tipsychotic effects, Hypotension, Ejaculatory dysfunction,
ceptor blockers Weight gain and carbohydrate craving
16. Potential effect Decreased psychosis, Psychomotor agitation, Parkinson-
of dopamine re- ian effect
uptake blocked
17. Effect of acetyl- Anticholinergic effects
choline receptor
blocker
18. Potential effect Sedation, Weight gain, Cognitive impairment
of histamine re-
ceptor blockers
19. Advantages of Minimal interaction with other drugs, minimal weight gain,
citalopram/ sedation
Celexa
20. Disadvantages Possible initial anxiety
of citalopram/
Celexa
21. Advantages of Minimal interaction, low sedation, and weight gain
escitalopram/
Lexapro
22. Disadvantages Possible initial anxiety
of escitalopram/
Lexapro
23. Advantages of energizing
fluoxetine/
Prozac
24. Disadvantages Possible interaction with other drugs, initial anxiety
of fluoxetine/
Prozac
