1538 EXAM #3 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What do older adults rely on for stress and coping - Answer--Family
-Spiritual beliefs
Disability of a family member: Nursing diagnosis - Answer--Chronic sorrow
-Caregiver fatigue
-Deficient knowledge
-Inability to cope
Disability of a family member: Risk factors for altered family function - Answer--
Caregiver fatigue
-Financial burden
Aging of a family member: communication should include what - Answer--Include the
family in the communication
What do we want to make sure a blended family has? - Answer--Has mutual respect
and open, honest communication among all individuals
-They are sharing responsibilities for parenting
-We need to assess for lack of support, poor attachment, and negative behavior
What should the parent do in regards to sibling rivalry - Answer--Keep routines as close
to normal as possible
-Spend time with all children
-Involve other children in the care of the newborn
-Ignore regressive behavior
-Offer praise for age-appropriate behavior
How should questions be asked when communicating with someone with major
depressive disorder - Answer--Questions need to be direct & straight-forward
-"Are you thinking about ____"
-"It sounds like you are saying ____"
Major depressive disorder treatment: what two things should be combined for the best
outcome possible - Answer--Antidepressants
-Psychotherapy
*these two things go hand in hand*
Major depressive disorder: Patient education - Answer--Early signs of relapse
-Benefits of support groups
-Importance of follow up appointments
-Medication adherence (don't stop just because they feel better)
, SSRIs: Side effects - Answer-*Dry mouth
*Decrease libido
*Drowsiness
*Weight gain
-Insomnia
-Headaches
-Rash
What are patient's taking MAOIs at risk for? - Answer-Hypertensive crisis if they
consume tyramine-rich foods
Tyramine rich foods - Answer--Aged cheeses
-Pickled foods
-Meats that have been fermented of air-dried (ex. pepperoni, salami, sandwich meats)
-Smoked fish
-Red wine
-Avocados
-Figs
-Bananas
-Soy sauce & sauces containing fish or shrimp
-Miso soup
-Yeast extract
-Protein dietary supplements
Bipolar disorder: manic phase s/s - Answer--Pressured speech, one of the hallmark
symptoms, is evidenced by unrelentingly rapid and often loud speech without pauses.
-Continued movement
-Racing thoughts
-Decreased sleep & appetite (can go days without)
-Euphoric
-Grandiose
-Energetic
-Poor judgement
-Risky behaviors
Bipolar disorder: depressed phase s/s - Answer--Anhedonia- Lack of pleasure
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