Concepts of Mental Health Nursing for the
Practical Nurse Exam Review| Questions and
Verified Answers| GRADED A| Hondros
1). What medication is contraindicated in prozac?
Ans: Aspirin
GI bleeds
2). Lorazapam
Ans: Ativan
3). Diazapam
Ans: Valium
4). Alprazalam
Ans: Xanax
5). Benedryl
Ans: Diphenhydramine
-Can be given for immediate relief from anxiety attack
6). Side effects of antihistamines
Ans: -Constipation, slows down peristalsis
-Drys Mucous membranes
-Drowsiness
PaperStoc.com Page 1 of 11
, 7). Buspar
Ans: Buspirone- antioxylitic
Anxiety
8). Labs for antipsychotics
Ans: -Hepatic
-CBC
-liver
9). Elders with anxiety
Ans: -Eating habits
-Sleeping patterns
10). Signs of anxiety
Ans: -Increased BP, HR, RR
-Low concentration- eye level, short direct sentences
-SOB
-They feel like they're going to die- reassure them they're not
11). Side effects of buspar
Ans: -Nervousness
-Insomnia
-Dizziness
12). S/s of liver failure
Ans: -Jaundice
-Edema
-Sore throat**
13). Goal of hospice
Ans: -Comfort
-Assess for pain
-Encourage PT's to verbalize any thoughts or feelings they're having
PaperStoc.com Page 2 of 11