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NU249/NUR2488 Section 06 Mental Health
Nursing - 2017 Winter Quarter
Course NU249/NUR2488 Section 06 Mental Health
Nursing - Online Plus - 2017 Winter Quarter
Test NU239 NUR2488 Mental Health Nursing
Exam 3 Respondus Started 3/6/17 3:19 PM
Submitted 3/6/17 3:19
PM Status Completed
Attempt Score 35 out
of 50 points
Time Elapsed 32 minutes out of 1 hour
Result All Answers, Submitted Answers, Feedback
s
Displa
yed
• Question 1
A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent
history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of
cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused?
Selec Alcohol
ted
Answ
er:
Answers: PCP
Alcoh
ol
Methylphen
i date
Caffeine
Respo Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize the
nse effects of cocaine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine,
Feedb methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD) and the illegal
ack: drug PCP are also stimulating and would only
exacerbate the effects of cocaine.
• Question 2
,A patient is admitted with a heart rate of 53 bpm, respirations
6/min, temp
96.8 and pinpoint pupils. Based on these clinical manifestations,
what substance did this patient most likely overdose on?
Selec Marijuana
ted
Answ
er:
Answers: Opioids
Alcohol
Marijua
na
Amphetam
ine
Respo Opioids include prescribed medications such as
nse oxycodone and morphine, and the illegal substance
Feedb heroin. The above symptoms are typical of opioid
ack: overdose, but are not typically
, seen with marijuana, alcohol or amphetamines.
• Question 3
An elderly client with cognitive impairment is combative and
pulled out a nasogastric tube, intravenous line, and indwelling
urinary catheter. What can the nurse anticipate that the health
care provider will most likely prescribe?
Selec A small dose of a selective serotonin
ted reuptake inhibitor
Answ
er:
Answers: A small dose of a selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor
A large dose of a
benzodiazepine A
maintenance dose of
buspirone
A small dose of an atypical antipsychotic
Respo Aggressive behavior can be safely managed by
nse antipsychotic medication. Initial dosing should be small
Feedb and raised cautiously until behavior is controlled.
ack Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not
: indicated for aggressive behavior. If a benzodiazepine is
used, the initial dose should be low.
Buspirone is not effective if given on an as-needed
basis. It is administered in small divided doses daily to
control agitation.
• Question 4
A nursing care plan contains the intervention “monitor for
complications of refeeding syndrome.” Which body system
should a nurse most closely monitor for clinical manifestations
of dysfunction?
Selec Centra
ted l
Answ nervo
er: us
Answers: Renal
, Centra
l
nervo
us
Endocrine
Cardiovasc
u lar
Respo Refeeding resulting in too-rapid weight gain can
nse overwhelm the heart, resulting in cardiovascular
Feedb collapse; thus focused assessment becomes a necessity
ack: to ensure patient physiological integrity. The other
body systems are not initially involved in the refeeding
syndrome.
• Question 5
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