N256 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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Nany was emotionally abused as a child and hates her mother. However, when
she talks to others about her mother, she tells them how wonderful she is and
how much she loves her. Which defense mechanism is Nancy using?
reaction formation
A medication that was used successfully with a patient (on a video shown in
class) to treat an acute dystonic reaction was:
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) 50 mg I.V.
The nurse is working with Anne, who is diagnosed with agoraphobia with panic
attacks, to help Anne decrease her anxiety through relaxation training. Which of
the following statements by Anne indicates that she is benefiting from relaxation
training?
"It's getting easier to go to the mall and do some shopping."
Research findings indicate that the prognosis of individuals with schizophrenia is
worse when the illness is comorbid with which of the following?
substance abuse
If a patient is admitted to the hospital as a voluntary admission, the patient:
maintains full legal rights.
Jake, a 45-year-old heavy equipment operator, complains of shortness of breaht,
palpitations, tightness in his chest, and dizziness. Jake reports that he has
, always been anxious, but now has attacks that scare him since he fears
collapsing while operating his truck at work. A complete workup by the
cardiologist reveals no cardiovascular disease. Jake is informed that he has
panic attacks.
While completing the nursing admission of Jake, the nurse observes that he is
experiencing a narrowed perceptual field and seems to focus on immediate
concerns. The patient is able to follow directions with assistance. The nurse
determines that Jake is, at this time, experiencing anxiety at the:
moderate level.
Which of the following best describes the advantages and disadvantages of
BuSpar?
It is not addictive, no muscle relaxant qualities, takes 10 to 14 days to provide relief of
symptoms.
A patient received maintence doses of fluphenazine Decanoate (Prolixin
Decanoate) 25 mg IM every 2 weeks for 2 years. The clinic nurse notes the patient
is grimacing and seems to be constantly smacking her lips. On the next clinic
visit, the patient's neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motin. THe nurse
should suspect the presence of - and should -.
tardive dyskenesia...administer the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
A patient comes to Psychiatric Emergency Services with complaints of sever,
¨racing heart¨and insomnia. Initial assessment reveals T=102, BP=140/92, P=110,
R=25/min. The patient reports he was having trouble sleeping so he doubled his
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
Nany was emotionally abused as a child and hates her mother. However, when
she talks to others about her mother, she tells them how wonderful she is and
how much she loves her. Which defense mechanism is Nancy using?
reaction formation
A medication that was used successfully with a patient (on a video shown in
class) to treat an acute dystonic reaction was:
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) 50 mg I.V.
The nurse is working with Anne, who is diagnosed with agoraphobia with panic
attacks, to help Anne decrease her anxiety through relaxation training. Which of
the following statements by Anne indicates that she is benefiting from relaxation
training?
"It's getting easier to go to the mall and do some shopping."
Research findings indicate that the prognosis of individuals with schizophrenia is
worse when the illness is comorbid with which of the following?
substance abuse
If a patient is admitted to the hospital as a voluntary admission, the patient:
maintains full legal rights.
Jake, a 45-year-old heavy equipment operator, complains of shortness of breaht,
palpitations, tightness in his chest, and dizziness. Jake reports that he has
, always been anxious, but now has attacks that scare him since he fears
collapsing while operating his truck at work. A complete workup by the
cardiologist reveals no cardiovascular disease. Jake is informed that he has
panic attacks.
While completing the nursing admission of Jake, the nurse observes that he is
experiencing a narrowed perceptual field and seems to focus on immediate
concerns. The patient is able to follow directions with assistance. The nurse
determines that Jake is, at this time, experiencing anxiety at the:
moderate level.
Which of the following best describes the advantages and disadvantages of
BuSpar?
It is not addictive, no muscle relaxant qualities, takes 10 to 14 days to provide relief of
symptoms.
A patient received maintence doses of fluphenazine Decanoate (Prolixin
Decanoate) 25 mg IM every 2 weeks for 2 years. The clinic nurse notes the patient
is grimacing and seems to be constantly smacking her lips. On the next clinic
visit, the patient's neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motin. THe nurse
should suspect the presence of - and should -.
tardive dyskenesia...administer the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
A patient comes to Psychiatric Emergency Services with complaints of sever,
¨racing heart¨and insomnia. Initial assessment reveals T=102, BP=140/92, P=110,
R=25/min. The patient reports he was having trouble sleeping so he doubled his
