age 1 of 300
NUR 213 Health Differences Across The Life Span 3
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Alterations in Mental Health
An RN would expect to assess which of the following as an
increased risk for violence among patients with schizophrenia?
Erratic sleep habits
Lack of exercise
Substance abuse
,age 2 of 300
Unsafe sex ......ANSWER........1) Erratic sleeping habits is not
associated with increased risk for violence in patients with
schizophrenia.
2) Lack of exercise is not associated with increased risk for
violence in patients with schizophrenia.
*3) Substance abuse is associated with a variety of negative
outcomes such as homelessness, violence, and suicide in patients
with schizophrenia.
4) Unsafe sex is not associated with increased risk for violence in
patients with schizophrenia.
Alterations in Mental Health
,age 3 of 300
An RN is reviewing dietary restrictions with a patient who is on a
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which dietary choice
indicates that the patient understood the teaching?
Chicken wings and blue cheese
Shrimp and fried rice
Pepperoni pizza
Hamburger and french fries ......ANSWER........1) Blue cheese has
high tyramine content; the ingestion of tyramine with the use of
MAOIs will lead to hypertensive crisis.
2) Shrimp fried rice contains soy sauce and MSG; both
ingredients have high tyramine content.
3) Pepperoni has a high tyramine content. Patients taking MAOIs
should avoid it.
, age 4 of 300
*4) Of the meals listed, hamburger and french fries is the most
appropriate option.
Alterations in Mental Health
An RN is evaluating care for an outpatient who is receiving
lithium carbonate (Lithane). Which statement reflects the need
for further instruction regarding the medication?
"I will report any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea."
"I will adhere to a low-salt diet."
"I will have my blood tested for lithium every month."
"I will not take over-the-counter medications."
......ANSWER........1) The patient should report these side effects
and stop taking the drug, since dehydration can raise lithium
levels. Further instruction is not necessary.
NUR 213 Health Differences Across The Life Span 3
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS
WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
Alterations in Mental Health
An RN would expect to assess which of the following as an
increased risk for violence among patients with schizophrenia?
Erratic sleep habits
Lack of exercise
Substance abuse
,age 2 of 300
Unsafe sex ......ANSWER........1) Erratic sleeping habits is not
associated with increased risk for violence in patients with
schizophrenia.
2) Lack of exercise is not associated with increased risk for
violence in patients with schizophrenia.
*3) Substance abuse is associated with a variety of negative
outcomes such as homelessness, violence, and suicide in patients
with schizophrenia.
4) Unsafe sex is not associated with increased risk for violence in
patients with schizophrenia.
Alterations in Mental Health
,age 3 of 300
An RN is reviewing dietary restrictions with a patient who is on a
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which dietary choice
indicates that the patient understood the teaching?
Chicken wings and blue cheese
Shrimp and fried rice
Pepperoni pizza
Hamburger and french fries ......ANSWER........1) Blue cheese has
high tyramine content; the ingestion of tyramine with the use of
MAOIs will lead to hypertensive crisis.
2) Shrimp fried rice contains soy sauce and MSG; both
ingredients have high tyramine content.
3) Pepperoni has a high tyramine content. Patients taking MAOIs
should avoid it.
, age 4 of 300
*4) Of the meals listed, hamburger and french fries is the most
appropriate option.
Alterations in Mental Health
An RN is evaluating care for an outpatient who is receiving
lithium carbonate (Lithane). Which statement reflects the need
for further instruction regarding the medication?
"I will report any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea."
"I will adhere to a low-salt diet."
"I will have my blood tested for lithium every month."
"I will not take over-the-counter medications."
......ANSWER........1) The patient should report these side effects
and stop taking the drug, since dehydration can raise lithium
levels. Further instruction is not necessary.
