PNR 413 MENTAL HEALTH TEST #1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
UPDATE
T or F: It can take up to 4-6 weeks to attain optimal therapeutic benefit from some
antidepressants.
T
T or F: Serotonin, derived from tyramine, is the neurotransmitter that is involved
in regulating mood.
F - derived from tryptophan
T or F: Positive regard is the unconditional nonjudgmental attitude demonstrated
by the nurse to the client.
T
T or F: Therapeutic relationships are similar to social relationships in that they
are primarily initiated for companionship or accomplishment of a task.
F - they are not similar, initiated for therapy and are professional
T or F: The client may view the nurse as a parent surrogate within the therapeutic
relationship.
T
T or F: Self-disclosure is appropriate in all nurse-client interactions.
F
,T or F: Active observation means refraining from other internal mental activities
and concentrating exclusively on what the client says.
F - Active listening
T or F: Conventional antipsychotics have fewer extrapyramidal side effects than
atypical antipsychotics.
F - 2nd gen have LESS EPS
T or F: An individual who is quickly weaned off a drug can experience a rebound
effect that results in the temporary return of symptoms.
T
______ is the ability of a nurse to perceive the meaning and feelings of a client
and to convey this to him or her.
Empathy
________ is the ability to develop an understanding of one's own beliefs, values,
strengths, and limitations.
Self awareness
_________ are existing ideas that an individual may have regarding how another
person may speak and behave.
Preconceptions
During the ___________ phase in the therapeutic relationship, the client identifies
issues and concerns.
Working
The nurse engages in __________________ when acting on the client's behalf
when the client is unable to do so.
,Advocacy
___________ refers to differences between an individual's verbal and nonverbal
communication.
Incongruency
___________ injections of antipsychotics can be beneficial for individuals who
have difficulty regularly taking their medications.
Depot (IM)
The _____ _____ of a drug is the time that is required for 50% of the drug to be
removed from the bloodstream.
Half life
An individual who is exhibiting a rigid posture or gait with an intense feeling of
restlessness may be exhibiting ____________.
Akathisia
Anxiolytic medications target ________, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter of
the brain.
Gamma aminobutyric acid - GABA
T or F: Depressed individuals who are newly taking antidepressant medication
are at an increased risk for suicide.
T
T or F: Antidepressant medications can be discontinued quickly by the client.
F - should be tapered off slowly
T or F: Electroconvulsive therapy can be safely administered to pregnant women.
T
, T or F: Depressed individuals who are not responding to SSRI's may take a
combination of Tricylic Antidepressants and MAOI's.
F - this is the combo to AVOID
T or F: A lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range.
F - 0.6-1.2mEq
T or F: Christmas is the most common time for suicide to occur.
F - Blue monday
T or F: Sometimes people can be angry and in emotional pain, and direct that
towards others in a planned or impulsive action.
T
T or F: Postpartum psychosis occurs within the first 4 weeks of delivery and will
pass without treatment.
F - PP Blues
T or F: 5-10% of depressed people have thyroid dysfunction
T
T or F: Somatic complaints are a major manifestation among cultures that avoid
verbalizing emotions.
T
__________________ occurs in 20-30% of women, and is often mistaken for
bipolar disorder.
PPMD (post partum mood disorder)
Clients taking MAOIs and who eat foods containing tyramine risk experiencing
a(n) ____________ crisis, which is a potentially fatal reaction.
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
UPDATE
T or F: It can take up to 4-6 weeks to attain optimal therapeutic benefit from some
antidepressants.
T
T or F: Serotonin, derived from tyramine, is the neurotransmitter that is involved
in regulating mood.
F - derived from tryptophan
T or F: Positive regard is the unconditional nonjudgmental attitude demonstrated
by the nurse to the client.
T
T or F: Therapeutic relationships are similar to social relationships in that they
are primarily initiated for companionship or accomplishment of a task.
F - they are not similar, initiated for therapy and are professional
T or F: The client may view the nurse as a parent surrogate within the therapeutic
relationship.
T
T or F: Self-disclosure is appropriate in all nurse-client interactions.
F
,T or F: Active observation means refraining from other internal mental activities
and concentrating exclusively on what the client says.
F - Active listening
T or F: Conventional antipsychotics have fewer extrapyramidal side effects than
atypical antipsychotics.
F - 2nd gen have LESS EPS
T or F: An individual who is quickly weaned off a drug can experience a rebound
effect that results in the temporary return of symptoms.
T
______ is the ability of a nurse to perceive the meaning and feelings of a client
and to convey this to him or her.
Empathy
________ is the ability to develop an understanding of one's own beliefs, values,
strengths, and limitations.
Self awareness
_________ are existing ideas that an individual may have regarding how another
person may speak and behave.
Preconceptions
During the ___________ phase in the therapeutic relationship, the client identifies
issues and concerns.
Working
The nurse engages in __________________ when acting on the client's behalf
when the client is unable to do so.
,Advocacy
___________ refers to differences between an individual's verbal and nonverbal
communication.
Incongruency
___________ injections of antipsychotics can be beneficial for individuals who
have difficulty regularly taking their medications.
Depot (IM)
The _____ _____ of a drug is the time that is required for 50% of the drug to be
removed from the bloodstream.
Half life
An individual who is exhibiting a rigid posture or gait with an intense feeling of
restlessness may be exhibiting ____________.
Akathisia
Anxiolytic medications target ________, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter of
the brain.
Gamma aminobutyric acid - GABA
T or F: Depressed individuals who are newly taking antidepressant medication
are at an increased risk for suicide.
T
T or F: Antidepressant medications can be discontinued quickly by the client.
F - should be tapered off slowly
T or F: Electroconvulsive therapy can be safely administered to pregnant women.
T
, T or F: Depressed individuals who are not responding to SSRI's may take a
combination of Tricylic Antidepressants and MAOI's.
F - this is the combo to AVOID
T or F: A lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range.
F - 0.6-1.2mEq
T or F: Christmas is the most common time for suicide to occur.
F - Blue monday
T or F: Sometimes people can be angry and in emotional pain, and direct that
towards others in a planned or impulsive action.
T
T or F: Postpartum psychosis occurs within the first 4 weeks of delivery and will
pass without treatment.
F - PP Blues
T or F: 5-10% of depressed people have thyroid dysfunction
T
T or F: Somatic complaints are a major manifestation among cultures that avoid
verbalizing emotions.
T
__________________ occurs in 20-30% of women, and is often mistaken for
bipolar disorder.
PPMD (post partum mood disorder)
Clients taking MAOIs and who eat foods containing tyramine risk experiencing
a(n) ____________ crisis, which is a potentially fatal reaction.
