Nursing Care of a Patient with Anxiety Prep Exam Questions And Complete Answers.
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Course
NURS 2207
Institution
NURS 2207
Which neurotransmitter is thought to be most involved with anxiety disorders?
A. Epinephrine
B. Dopamine
C. Serotonin
D. Histamine - Answer C. Serotonin
A client suddenly begins trembling, having tachycardia, sweating, and experiencing a feeling of impending doom. Which disorder is this...
Nursing Care of a Patient with Anxiety
Prep Exam Questions And Complete
Answers.
Which neurotransmitter is thought to be most involved with anxiety disorders?
A. Epinephrine
B. Dopamine
C. Serotonin
D. Histamine - Answer C. Serotonin
A client suddenly begins trembling, having tachycardia, sweating, and experiencing a feeling of
impending doom. Which disorder is this client most likely experiencing?
A. Panic Attack
B. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. Agoraphobia - Answer A. Panic Attack
A client presents to the clinic for treatment of an infected laceration. The client states, "I didn't come in
sooner because I am afraid of needles." When the nurse comes in to set up the procedure tray with the
injection of lidocaine as an anesthetic, the client starts hyperventilating and runs out of the room
screaming. The nurse knows that this client's reaction is consistent with _________ - Answer
Belonephobia
When a client experiences anxiety, it can be classified as mild, moderate, severe, or panic, and there are
associated physical manifestations. Identify the symptoms that go with each category of anxiety.
When a client experiences a panic attack, which signs and symptoms can occur? Select all that apply.
A. Palpitations
B. Depersonalization
C. Headache
D. Nausea
E. Chest pain
F. Tachycardia
G. Bradypnea
H. Decreased peripheral pulses
I. Dry, flushed skin
J. Fear of small places - Answer A. Palpitations
B. Depersonalization
D. Nausea
E. Chest pain
F. Tachycardia
Which disorder is characterized by chronic, unrealistic, excessive anxiety and worry?
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B. Social Anxiety Disorder
C. Agoraphobia
D. Repetitive Panic Attacks - Answer A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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