WGU D449-Mental Health
Interventions and Assessments Test
Questions And Verified Answers
\.Depression - Answer- Signs/Symptoms, Actions to Take, Monitoring
\.Sertraline - Answer- Starting Medication
\.Acute Stress Disorder - Answer- Symptoms expected include flashbacks.
\.Clonazepam - Answer- Common side effect is drowsiness.
\.Schizophrenia - Answer- Auditory hallucinations are a symptom.
\.Paliperidone - Answer- Advantage is extended-release formulation for fewer doses.
\.Narcan Administration - Answer- Priority nursing action is to monitor for withdrawal
symptoms.
\.Methamphetamines - Answer- Long-term health complication includes dental issues (e.g.,
'meth mouth').
\.Alcohol Withdrawal - Answer- Crucial intervention is to administer vitamin B1 (thiamine).
, \.Signs of Abuse - Answer- Bald spots on head may suggest physical abuse.
\.Interventions Following Rape - Answer- Most important first step is to assess for physical
injuries.
\.Suspected Abuse Victim - Answer- Priority action is to engage in private conversation with
the client.
\.EPS - Answer- Sign includes tremors.
\.Benztropine - Answer- Primary purpose is to manage extrapyramidal symptoms.
\.NMS - Answer- Classic sign includes tachycardia and high fever.
\.Lithium - Answer- Symptoms of toxicity include tremors, nausea, and confusion.
\.MAOIs - Answer- Client must avoid aged cheese to prevent hypertensive crisis.
\.Therapeutic Communication - Answer- Example includes asking, 'Tell me how you're feeling
today.'
\.Suicide Assessment - Answer- Assessing for a specific plan is critical in evaluating suicide
risk, as it provides important information regarding intent and immediacy of risk.
\.CAGE - Answer- The CAGE questionnaire is used to screen for alcohol use disorder. It
includes four questions: 'Have you ever felt you should Cut down on drinking?', 'Have you ever
Interventions and Assessments Test
Questions And Verified Answers
\.Depression - Answer- Signs/Symptoms, Actions to Take, Monitoring
\.Sertraline - Answer- Starting Medication
\.Acute Stress Disorder - Answer- Symptoms expected include flashbacks.
\.Clonazepam - Answer- Common side effect is drowsiness.
\.Schizophrenia - Answer- Auditory hallucinations are a symptom.
\.Paliperidone - Answer- Advantage is extended-release formulation for fewer doses.
\.Narcan Administration - Answer- Priority nursing action is to monitor for withdrawal
symptoms.
\.Methamphetamines - Answer- Long-term health complication includes dental issues (e.g.,
'meth mouth').
\.Alcohol Withdrawal - Answer- Crucial intervention is to administer vitamin B1 (thiamine).
, \.Signs of Abuse - Answer- Bald spots on head may suggest physical abuse.
\.Interventions Following Rape - Answer- Most important first step is to assess for physical
injuries.
\.Suspected Abuse Victim - Answer- Priority action is to engage in private conversation with
the client.
\.EPS - Answer- Sign includes tremors.
\.Benztropine - Answer- Primary purpose is to manage extrapyramidal symptoms.
\.NMS - Answer- Classic sign includes tachycardia and high fever.
\.Lithium - Answer- Symptoms of toxicity include tremors, nausea, and confusion.
\.MAOIs - Answer- Client must avoid aged cheese to prevent hypertensive crisis.
\.Therapeutic Communication - Answer- Example includes asking, 'Tell me how you're feeling
today.'
\.Suicide Assessment - Answer- Assessing for a specific plan is critical in evaluating suicide
risk, as it provides important information regarding intent and immediacy of risk.
\.CAGE - Answer- The CAGE questionnaire is used to screen for alcohol use disorder. It
includes four questions: 'Have you ever felt you should Cut down on drinking?', 'Have you ever
