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The nurse is providing care for a patient demonstrating behaviors associated with moderate levels of anxiety. What question should the nurse ask initially when attempting to help the patient deescalate their anxiety? A. "Do you know what will help you manage your anxiety?" B. "Do you need he...

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Care of the patient with Anxiety
Disorders Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Update
The nurse is providing care for a patient demonstrating behaviors associated with
moderate levels of anxiety. What question should the nurse ask initially when attempting
to help the patient deescalate their anxiety?

A. "Do you know what will help you manage your anxiety?"

B. "Do you need help to manage your anxiety?"

C. "Can you identify what was happening when your anxiety began to increase?"

D. "Are you feeling anxious right now?" - Answer-C. "Can you identify what was
happening when your anxiety began to increase?"

Which patient has an increased risk for the development of anxiety and will require
frequent assessment by the nurse? Select all that apply.

A. Exacerbation of asthma signs and symptoms

B. History of peanut and strawberry allergies

C. History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

D. Current treatment for unstable angina pectoris

E. History of a traumatic brain injury - Answer-A. Exacerbation of asthma signs and
symptoms

C. History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

D. Current treatment for unstable angina pectoris

E. History of traumatic brain injury

Which should the nurse be prepared to educate patients on when they are prescribed a
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for panic attacks?

A. Alprazolam (Xanax)

B. Fluoxetine (Prozac)

,C. Clonazepam (Klonopin)

D. Venlafaxine (Effexor) - Answer-B. Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Which statement(s) made by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of the effective
use of relaxation therapy for anxiety management? Select all that apply.

A. "Relaxation therapy's main goal is to prevent exhaustion by removing muscle
tensions."

B. "Muscle relaxation promotes the relaxation response."

C. "Show me how you learned to deep breathe in yesterday's therapy session."

D. "You've said that going to group makes you nervous so let's start relaxing now."

E. "I've given you written descriptions of the various relaxation exercises for you to
review." - Answer-B. "Muscle relaxation promotes the relaxation response."

C. "Show me how you learned to deep breathe in yesterday's therapy session."

D. "You've said that going to group makes you nervous so let's start relaxing now."

E. "I've given you written descriptions of the various relaxation exercises for you to
review."

To maximize the therapeutic effect, which lifestyle practice should the nurse discourage
for a patient who has been recently prescribed an anti-anxiety medication?

A. Eating high protein foods

B. Using acetaminophen without first discussing it with a healthcare provider

C. Taking medications after eating dinner or while having a bedtime snack

D. Buying a large coffee with sugar and extra cream each morning on the way to work -
Answer-D. Buying a large coffee with sugar and extra cream each morning on the way
to work

In a parent teacher conference, the school nurse meets with the parents of a profoundly
shy 8-year-old girl. The parents hold hands, speak softly, respond briefly, and have poor
eye contact. The nurse recognizes that the child is most likely exposed to parental
modeling and:

A. The inherited shyness trait

, B. Lack of affection in the home

C. Severe punishment by the parents

D. Is afraid to say something foolish - Answer-A. The inherited shyness trait

Isabel is a straight-A student, yet she suffers from severe test anxiety and seeks
medical attention. The nurse interviews Isabel and develops a plan of care. The nurse
recognizes effective teaching about mild anxiety when Isabel states:

A. "I would like to try a benzodiazepine for my anxiety."

B. "If I study harder, my anxiety level will go down."

C. "Mild anxiety is okay because it helps me to focus."

D. "I have fear that I will fail at college." - Answer-C. "Mild anxiety is okay because it
helps me to focus."

The activity of gamma-aminobutyic acid (GABA) contributes to a slowing of neural
activity. Which of the following drugs facilitates the action of GABA?

A. Benzodiazepines

B. Antihistamines

C. Anticonvulsants

D. Noradrenergic - Answer-A. Benzodiazepines

Samantha is a new patient to the mental health clinic and is seeking assistance for what
she describes as "severe anxiety." In addition to daily self-medicating with alcohol,
Samantha describes long-term use of herbal kava. The nurse knows that kava is
associated with inhibiting P450 and orders which of the following tests?

A. Electrocardiogram

B. Liver enzymes

C. Glomerular filtration rate

D. Complete blood count - Answer-B. Liver enzymes

A homebound patient diagnosed with agoraphobia has been receiving therapy in the
home. The nurse evaluates patient teaching is effective when the patient states:

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