MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
RASMUSSEN QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
Which nursing diagnosis supports the psychoanalytic theory of development of major
depressive disorder? - ANSWERSocial isolation R/T self directed danger
Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder? -
ANSWER24 yr old married woman
A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which patient teaching
should the nurse prioritize? - ANSWERDiscuss with the patient and family expected
short term memory loss
Drugs used for bipolar disorder? - ANSWERDiralproex, Carbamazaepine,
Lamotrigine
How long does a panic attack last? - ANSWER1-30 mins
Feared situations or places are avoided? - ANSWERAgoraphobia
ECT is primarily used for severe cases? - ANSWERTrue
Which of the following are positive schizophrenia symptoms? -
ANSWERHallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, catatonia, though disorder
Clang association are made up words that have a special meaning for the patient? -
ANSWERFalse
Nursing interventions for stress? - ANSWERcognitive behavioral therapy and
SSRI'sare 1st line of treatment.
Amitriptyline and doses are cautioned with which group? - ANSWERolder adults
Severe headache, stiff sore neck, flushing, cold, clammy skin, tachycardia, nose
bleeds, dilated pupils? - ANSWERHypertensive crisis
Foods high in tyramine? - ANSWERoverripe fruits, milk caffeine, ginseng, fermented
meats
Sublimation is always constructive? - ANSWERAccurate
What are beta blockers used for? - ANSWERTo relieve psych symptoms of anxiety
, Pathological repeating of words by imitation and is often seen in patients with
catatonia? - ANSWEREcholalia
Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly admitted patient
experiencing suicidal ideations? - ANSWERMonitor the patient at a close, but
irregular intervals.
Which is an example of a physiological response to a panic level of anxiety? -
ANSWERDilated pupils.
A newly admitted patient is diagnosed with PTSD. Which behavioral symptoms
would the nurse expect to assess? - ANSWERDiminished participation in significant
activities.
A patient on an in patient unit is experiencing a flash back. Which intervention takes
priority? - ANSWERMaintain and reassure the patient of his or her safety and
security
Patienta diagnosed with OCD, Commonly use which defense mechanism? -
ANSWERUndoing
A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed Nardil. Which
teachings should the nurse prioritize? - ANSWERIntruct the patient & family about
the many food-drug & drug-drug interactions?
What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient experiencing serotonin
syndrome? - ANSWERConfusion, restlessness, Tachycardia, Labile BP, &
diaphoresis
Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic antidepressants? -
ANSWERNortriptyline (Pamelor)
Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects from tricyclic
antidepressants? - ANSWERUrinary hesitancy, constipation, and blurred vision
A patient seen in the ED is experiencing irritability, pressured speech, and increased
levels of anxiety. The priority is? - ANSWERAssess vital signs and complete a
physical assessment
A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 in the manic phase is yelling at another peer in the
milieu. The priority intervention is? - ANSWERCalmly redirect and remove the
patient from the milieu.
A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 is experiencing auditory hallucinations and a flight
of ideas. Which meds would you expect to give? - ANSWERRisperidone (Risperdal)
& Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
RASMUSSEN QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
Which nursing diagnosis supports the psychoanalytic theory of development of major
depressive disorder? - ANSWERSocial isolation R/T self directed danger
Which patient is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder? -
ANSWER24 yr old married woman
A patient diagnosed with MDD is being considered for ECT. Which patient teaching
should the nurse prioritize? - ANSWERDiscuss with the patient and family expected
short term memory loss
Drugs used for bipolar disorder? - ANSWERDiralproex, Carbamazaepine,
Lamotrigine
How long does a panic attack last? - ANSWER1-30 mins
Feared situations or places are avoided? - ANSWERAgoraphobia
ECT is primarily used for severe cases? - ANSWERTrue
Which of the following are positive schizophrenia symptoms? -
ANSWERHallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, catatonia, though disorder
Clang association are made up words that have a special meaning for the patient? -
ANSWERFalse
Nursing interventions for stress? - ANSWERcognitive behavioral therapy and
SSRI'sare 1st line of treatment.
Amitriptyline and doses are cautioned with which group? - ANSWERolder adults
Severe headache, stiff sore neck, flushing, cold, clammy skin, tachycardia, nose
bleeds, dilated pupils? - ANSWERHypertensive crisis
Foods high in tyramine? - ANSWERoverripe fruits, milk caffeine, ginseng, fermented
meats
Sublimation is always constructive? - ANSWERAccurate
What are beta blockers used for? - ANSWERTo relieve psych symptoms of anxiety
, Pathological repeating of words by imitation and is often seen in patients with
catatonia? - ANSWEREcholalia
Which nursing intervention takes priority when working with a newly admitted patient
experiencing suicidal ideations? - ANSWERMonitor the patient at a close, but
irregular intervals.
Which is an example of a physiological response to a panic level of anxiety? -
ANSWERDilated pupils.
A newly admitted patient is diagnosed with PTSD. Which behavioral symptoms
would the nurse expect to assess? - ANSWERDiminished participation in significant
activities.
A patient on an in patient unit is experiencing a flash back. Which intervention takes
priority? - ANSWERMaintain and reassure the patient of his or her safety and
security
Patienta diagnosed with OCD, Commonly use which defense mechanism? -
ANSWERUndoing
A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is prescribed Nardil. Which
teachings should the nurse prioritize? - ANSWERIntruct the patient & family about
the many food-drug & drug-drug interactions?
What symptoms would the nurse expect to assess i a patient experiencing serotonin
syndrome? - ANSWERConfusion, restlessness, Tachycardia, Labile BP, &
diaphoresis
Which of the following meds would be classified as Tricyclic antidepressants? -
ANSWERNortriptyline (Pamelor)
Which of the following are examples of anticholinergic side effects from tricyclic
antidepressants? - ANSWERUrinary hesitancy, constipation, and blurred vision
A patient seen in the ED is experiencing irritability, pressured speech, and increased
levels of anxiety. The priority is? - ANSWERAssess vital signs and complete a
physical assessment
A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 in the manic phase is yelling at another peer in the
milieu. The priority intervention is? - ANSWERCalmly redirect and remove the
patient from the milieu.
A patient diagnosed with bipolar 1 is experiencing auditory hallucinations and a flight
of ideas. Which meds would you expect to give? - ANSWERRisperidone (Risperdal)
& Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
