Psychomotor retardation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol (anti-psychotic, 1st gen). Which of the following clinical findings is the nurse’s priority? a. Headache b. Insomnia (sedation) c. Urinary hesitancy (Complication → ANTIcholinergic effects) d. High fever (Complication → agranulocytosis) Other complications: Acute dystonia, Pseudoparkinsonism, Akathisia, Tardive dyskinesia, Neuroendocrine effects (Gynecomastia, Weight...

Exam 3: NURS 623/ NURS623 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult/ Gerontology Health Care II Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: Major depressive disorder Answer: Characteristics •Severe negative change in mood, thinking, and behavior •Severity •With or without suicide idealization Epidemiology •5-20% of population •Adults >65 (30-40%) •High rate for recurrence •Women > Men •8-19% hospitalized •1 out of 7 suicide •...

2023 [NGN] HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 TEST BANK EXAM Q& A BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+. A client with Bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily is admitted to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. What dietary choices should the RN instruct the client to avoid? A. Pan-seared catfish. B. Peperoni pizza. C. Deep fried shrimp. D. Beef trips with gravy. A mental health worker is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior. Which action...

NRNP 6665 / NRNP6665 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/2024 (Score A+). Which of the following can cause delirium? Check all that apply. A. Polypharmacy B. Sleep deprivation Acute withdrawal from alcohol represents which type of clinical problem in psychosomatic medicine? Psychological factor precipitating medical condition Question: The principal theoretician to bring psyche and soma together was which of the following? A. Sigmund Freud Question: Which of the follo...

Exam 1: NURS663 / NURS 663 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) - Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management II Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A - Maryville Q: what is something you should watch out for if a patient is on multiple antidepressants? Answer: SIADH Q: what medical problems mimic mood disorders? Answer: hypothyroid- depression hyperthyroid- mania Q: involuntary admission Answer: hurt yourself hurt someone else inability to care for self Q: Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Answe...

NUR 138 Exam 4 Review with Verified Solutions seasonal affective disorder treatment -Bupropion ER (Wellbutrin) prevents major depressive episodes. -light therapy to the skin and eyes at different times of day. this reduces fatigue and depression and increases alertness -CBT BPD etiology and risk factors -genetics, physiological, environmental, psychosocial. -immunological abnormalities, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress -children of parents 4-15% risk -stressful life eve...

definition of "Abnormal" - *"3 D's"* *D*eviation (not norm) *D*iscomfort *D*ysfunction 3 Criterion that need to be met for ALL of the DSM-5 criterion for psychiatric disorders - 1) Causes Significant distress or impairment in functioning (social or occupational) 2) Not caused by a drug 3) Not caused by a medical condition Major Depressive Disorder - *5* or more sxs present during the same *2 wk* period. *MUST have #1 or #2* 1) Depressed mood most of the day, every day ...

ANCC PMH Personal Prep/PMH Practice Review Test. Chief complaint: OLDCARTS - CORRECT ANSWER -ONSET -LOCATION -DURATON -CHARACTERISTIC -ALLEVIATING/AGRAVATING FXS -TIMING -SEVERITY The nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER 1. assessment 2. diagnosis 3. planning/outcomes 4. implementation 5. evaluation ADPIE Depressive Episode/Disorder DSM criteria - CORRECT ANSWER Depressed mood OR anhedonia *plus 5* of the following for *2+ weeks*: 1. Sleep disturbance 2. guilt/worthlessne...

NRNP 6665 Final Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 | Graded A+. Which of the following is recommended in the treatment of pyromania? a. Psychoanalysis b. Cognitive therapy c. Supervision of patient to prevent a repeated episode of fire setting d. All of the above 3.Which of the following treatments is NOT recommended in treating Dissociative Identity Disorder? a. Cognitive therapy b. Hypnosis c. Antidepressants d. Group psychotherapy 4. A congenital neurodevel...

MDD Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - ANSWERSOne or more Major depressive episodes (MDE) for at least 2 weeks. Can never have a manic episode to be diagnosed Major depressive episodes - ANSWERSIncredibly sad and depressed mood (most of the day every day. Others and client can notice it. Must see at least 5 of 9 criteria for MDE to be met. Symptoms are there everyday. One of them must be: Sad/depressed mood or anhedonia MDE symptoms - ANSWERS• Anhed...