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MENTAL HEALTH DAVID CARTER VSIM NURSING PHARMACOLOGY TEST EXAM WITH ANSWERS #18
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MENTAL HEALTH DAVID CARTER VSIM NURSING PHARMACOLOGYTEST EXAM WITH ANSWERS #18
When developing the nursing care plan for a patient experiencing visual and auditory
hallucinations, what cultural aspects should be considered? - correct answer The
nursing assessment should include asking the patient and family about the
hallucinations' possible cultural guidance.
A patient who is experiencing delusion or grandeur says, "I invented planes. Do you
ever fly? I did that. It was my patent." Which is the nurse's best response? - correct
answer I understand that you believe you invented planes.
Which of the following is an example of a positive symptom associated with a diagnosis
of schizophrenia? - correct answer Auditory hallucinations
A patient has been recently prescribed an antipsychotic medication. They ask the nurse
whether the medication will cure their schizophrenia. Which is the best response by the
nurse? - correct answer No, the medication does not cure the disease, but it will help to
control the symptoms you are having.
What has research concluded is the primary reason that patients stop taking
antipsychotic medications? - correct answer Extrapyramidal side effects
What is the average of age of peak onset of symptoms of schizophrenia? - correct
answer Males 15-25 years; Females 25-35 years
The patient asks the nurse, "What type of disease is schizophrenia." Which statement is
the nurse's best response? - correct answer Schizophrenia is a syndrome with many
different types and symptoms.
The nurse recognizes that with David's history of schizophrenia, if he experiences
psychotic symptoms, they will require immediate follow-up. Which of the of following
assessment findings suggest the patient is experiencing psychotic symptoms? - correct
answer Suspected medication nonadherence
Auditory hallucinations
Paranoid delusions
Neologism usage
Which data raises David Carter's risk for personal injury? - correct answer Belief that
food is poisoned
Hearing auditory instructions not to eat
Has been off prescribed medications for 4 days
Based on David Carter's condition, which is evidenced by - correct answer
Acknowledgement of auditory hallucination and paranoia
Further exacerbation of psychosis
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