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1538 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITHCOMPLETE ANSWERS
Benzodiazepines - Answer-The most common group of antianxiety drugs, which
includes Valium and Xanax.
Side effects of benzodiazepines - Answer-Dizziness, clumsiness, sedation, headache,
fatigue, sexual dysfunction, blurred vision, dry throat and mouth, constipation, high
potential for abuse and dependence, cns depression
nursing implications for benzodiazepines - Answer-Avoid other CNS depressants, such
as antihistamines and alcohol.
Avoid caffeine.
Take care with potentially hazardous activities, such as driving.
Rise slowly from lying or sitting position.
Do not stop taking the drug abruptly.
therapeutic communication for anxiety - Answer-relaxation and behavior techniques
decrease stimuli
elderly considerations for SSRI - Answer-low initial dose, if to high can lead to toxicity
panic attacks can occur in later life and are often related to depression or a physical
illness such as cardiovascular, GI, or chronic pulmonary diseases
characteristics of anorexia - Answer-Amenorrhea
•Constipation
•Overly sensitive to cold, lanugo hair on body
•Dental caries
•Pedal edema
•Bradycardia, arrhythmias
•Electrolyte imbalance (i.e., hyponatremia, hypokalemia)
environmental safety considerations for a suicidal pt - Answer-does pt have a
plan/means
"no-self harm" contract
remove all drawstrings, cleaning/cutting materials
Side effects with Antidepressants - Answer-May increase suicidal tendencies during
early treatment
weight gain
dry mouth, constipation, urinary hesitancy or retention, dry nasal passages, and blurred
near vision
, positive symptoms of schizophrenia - Answer-delusions and hallucinations
negative symptoms of schizophrenia - Answer-alogia
anhedonia
apathy
blunted effect
flat affect
promoting safety of other pt with a schizophrenia client - Answer-approach pt in non-
threatening manner
give personal space
reduce stimuli
give PRN meds
if needed seclusion or restraints
interventions for delusional thoughts - Answer-be consistent in setting expectations
no promises
positive feedback
honest communication
recognize delusion
side effects of sildenafil - Answer-headache, flushing, hypotension, dyspepsia,
CYANIPSIA (blue tinted vision)
risk factors for infertility - Answer-maternal age >35
polycystic ovarian syndrome
chlamydia
endometriosis
high or low BMI
smoking
alcohol
eating disorders
therapeutic management of gonorrhea - Answer-- for newborns a prophylactic gel is
instilled in the eyes upon birth for prevention
C-section if active outbreak
Benefits of oral contraceptives - Answer-Decrease risk of endometrial and ovarian
cancer
Decreases dysmenorrhea
Decreases endometriosis
Decrease pelvic inflammatory disease
Decreases osteoporosis
decrease acne
basal body temperature method - Answer-take temp as soon as you wake up
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