NURA 305 Exam 3 Questions with Complete Solutions
Agranulocytosis - Answer-a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection.
Anticholinergic crisis - Answer-Life-threatening condition: overdose or sensitivity to drugs with anticholinergic properties (atro...
NURA 305 Exam 3 Questions with
Complete Solutions
Agranulocytosis - Answer-a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased
vulnerability to infection.
Anticholinergic crisis - Answer-Life-threatening condition: overdose or sensitivity to
drugs with anticholinergic properties (atropine, scopolamine, belladonna alkaloids)
symptoms of anticholinergic crisis - Answer-fever, parched mouth, burning thirst, hot dry
skin, decreased salivation, decreased bronchial and nasal secretions, dysuria, HT.
Hot as hare, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter, dry as a bone
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) - Answer-- NMS is like S & M
- You get hot (hyperpyrexia)
- stiff (increased muscle tone)
- Sweaty (diaphoresis)
- BP, pulse and resp go up
- Start to drool
Tardive Dyskinesia (EPS) - Answer-abnormal involuntary movements that occur with
long-term antipsychotic therapy
orthostatic hypotension - Answer-low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up
Hyperprolactinemia - Answer-Excessive prolactin levels that result in menstrual
dysfunction and galactorrhea (inappropriate lactation).
, Sedation - Answer-the induction of a calm, relaxed, often sleepy state
Nonadherence teaching points - Answer-- key factor in relapse
- Family should be educated and medication regimen
- Education should cover association b/w meds and the amelioration of symptoms, side
effects and their management, and interpersonal skills that help patient and family
report medication effects
schizoaffective disorder - Answer-Psychotic disorder featuring symptoms of both
schizophrenia and major mood disorder.
delusional disorder - Answer-a psychotic disorder in which the primary symptom is one
or more delusions
schizophreniform disorder - Answer-Psychotic disorder involving the symptoms of
schizophrenia but lasting less than 6 months.
brief psychotic disorder - Answer-psychotic episodes with a duration of at least 1 day
but less than 1 month
- person generally experiences emotional turmoil, overwhelming confusion, or intense
shifts in mood/affect
-HIGH RISK OF SUICIDE
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Answer-a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked
by significant deficiencies in communication and social interaction, and by rigidly fixated
interests and repetitive behaviors
Asperger's Syndrome - Answer-Mild form of autism; may have concomitant learning
disabilities and/or poor motor skills.
Intellectual disabilities and seizures are common in what? - Answer-Autism syndrome
disorder
Causes of ASD - Answer-Heredity at 80%
Siblings with ASD
Older parents
fragile x syndrome & tuberous sclerosis
use of valproic acid & thalidomide during pregnancy
Meds used for ASD - Answer-Risperidone and Ariprazole (anti psychs) for irritability
Personality - Answer-an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting
personality traits - Answer-aspects of personality that are exhibited in a wide range of
social and personal contexts
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