Reactions to depression - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 2 day-old child with spina bifida and meningomyocele is in the intensive care unit after the initial surgery. As the nurse accompanies the grandparents for a first visit, which response should the nurse anticipate of the grandparents? A) Depression B) Anger C) Frustration D) Disbelief D: Disbelief Which statement by the client during the initial assessment in the the emergency department is most indicative for suspected domestic violence? A) "I am determined to leave my house in a week."...

NR547 / NR 547 Final Study Guide – PMHNP ACTUAL FINAL EXAM 2023. WELL ANSWERED. A GUARANTEED When do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar depression Unipolar major depression (major depressive disorder) is characterized by a history of one or more major depressive episodes (table 3) and no history of mania (table 1) or hypomania Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Scoring Instructions. Score 1 point for each bolded answer. A score of 5 or more suggests depression. Self-reporting tool th...

NR547 / NR 547 Final Study Guide – PMHNP ACTUAL FINAL EXAM 2023. WELL ANSWERED. A GUARANTEED When do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar depression Unipolar major depression (major depressive disorder) is characterized by a history of one or more major depressive episodes (table 3) and no history of mania (table 1) or hypomania Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Scoring Instructions. Score 1 point for each bolded answer. A score of 5 or more suggests depression. Self-reporting tool th...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. A nurse is preparing to administer sulfasalazine to a client with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should question this order if the client's record indicates a hypersensitivity to which drug? a. Enalapril b. Doxycycline c. Azithromycin d. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Answer: D Rationale: Sulfasalazine is an aminosalicylate. The use of aminosalicylates is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity to s...

A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected Answer: C-II drug.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered: Selected Answer: Once a day.  Question 3 0 out of 1 points The NP is examining ...

Oral Consent Correct Answer Verbal permission, expressed in words (difficult to prove in court) Written Consent Correct Answer A signed consent Implied Consent Correct Answer Inferred from the patient's conduct or presumed (often used in an emergency) Blanket Form Correct Answer usually signed on admission, covers all general procedures Battery Form Correct Answer general form with blank spaces to fill in more descriptive terms Detail Form Correct Answer explains specifically the...

Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry Edition 12 Test Bank Chapter 1. Examination and Diagnosis of the Psychiatric Patient Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing occasional feelings of sadness because of the recent death of a beloved pet. The client’s appetite, sleep patterns, and daily routine have not changed. How should the nurse interpret the client’s behaviors? 1. The...

Midterm Exam: NR 565 / NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Exam Review | Weeks 1-4 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024) Q: An 82-year-old male visits the clinic complaining that his pain meds "Take forever" to work after he takes his pill. What are possible reasons you can explain to him? 1. Perhaps we need to increase your dose. 2. Sometimes as you get older, absorption may be slower resulting in a delayed response. 3. As we get older the gastric acid decreases making it har...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...