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Exam 2: MH701/ MH 701 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Psychopharmacologic/Neuroscience Foundations of Mental Health Care Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- FNU Q: Goals of pharmacological treatment for mood disorders: Answer: 1. Should be directed toward several goals. First, the patient's safety must be guaranteed. 2. a complete diagnostic evaluation of the patient is necessary. 3. A treatment plan that addresses not only the immediate symptoms but also the patien...

1st generation antipsychotics names - Answer- Chlorpromazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine, loxapine 1st generation - Answer- EPS, liver impairment, anticholinergic effects, sedation, seizures, sexual dysfunction, skin effects Contraindications to 1st Gen - Answer- Liver issues, Parkinson's disease, severe hypotension, dementia What does 1st Gen antipsychotics do - Answer- Block dopamine Neuromalignant syndrome - Answer- Hyperpyrexia BP fluctuations Tachycardia Tachypnea Decreased ...

Naplex Practice Exam 2 Questions with 100% Correct Answers A patient has just returned from England, where she received a medication to treat her asthma. She asks for the US equivalent for this medication. What is the best resource to identify this medication? A: Facts and Comparisons B: Martindales Extra Pharmacopoeia C: Identidex D: Physicianಬs Desk Reference (PDR) B: Martindales Extra Pharmacopoeia Peritoneal dialysis is useful for removing drugs from an intoxicated person if t...

Naplex Practice Exam 2 Questions with 100% Correct Answers A patient has just returned from England, where she received a medication to treat her asthma. She asks for the US equivalent for this medication. What is the best resource to identify this medication? A: Facts and Comparisons B: Martindales Extra Pharmacopoeia C: Identidex D: Physicianಬs Desk Reference (PDR) B: Martindales Extra Pharmacopoeia Peritoneal dialysis is useful for removing drugs from an intoxicated person if t...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

Bipolar is a ______ disorder - Answer-Mood At least one episode of mania or mixed, alternating with major depression No euthymia 18 y/o men - Answer-Bipolar I Hypomania, then major depression 20 y/o women - Answer-Bipolar II Hypomania, then minor depression NO history of MDD or mixed episodes! - Answer-Cyclothymia 1 Week of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood - Answer-Mania 4 Weeks of less extremely elevated, expansive, or irritable mood - Answer-Hypomania ________ episode is at lea...

Nurs 8024 module 11 Question and answers correctly solved 2024/2025 Nurs 8024 module 11 - 12 Primary hypothyroidism - correct answer abnormality in the thyroid gland itself (↑TSH, ↓FT4) Secondary hypothyroidism - correct answer hypothyroidism is due to lack of pituitary TSH (↓TSH, ↓FT4) Drugs that cause goiter - correct answer Lithium, amiodarone, propylthiouracil, methimazole, phenylbutazone, sulfonamides, interferon Factors affecting levothyroxine aborption - corr...

Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - ANSWER-Medical Standards/Regulations - are mandatory Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - ANSWER-1. Certified - max is 2 years 2. Disqualified 3. Determination pending - 45 days Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - ANSWER-3 years T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - ANSWER-True T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME...

NURS 222 Mental Health Final Exam Review 2023. 50/50 new items 1. Main concept: legal aspects o Hold status o Riese petition. (Medication Capacity Hearing)  If constant refusal of Meds, can be given against will); also under conservatorship emergency o Probably cause hearings  Temporary Conservatorship – (GD): 30 days  LPS Conservatorship – (GD): 1 year temp conservatorship 2. What are some of the criteria for a hold? o Dangerous to self (DTS) o Danger to others (DTO) o ...

ANCC Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medication side effects. Which of the following side effects of antipsychotic medicati ons has an insidious, delayed-onset typically 1 to 2 years after initiation of the medication? a. Dry mouth b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Sedation d. Weight gain In evaluating a 4-year-old, one would expect which of the following delays in Asperger's Disorder? a. Language development b. Cognitive developm...