What is psychosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the treatment of choice for refractory schizophrenia? A: Haloperidol B: Clozapine C: Risperidone D: Fluphenazine E: Lithium - B: Clozapine has come to be the accepted as the treatment of choice in patients with schizophrenia that is refractory to other treatment methods A 52 year old Caucasian female is brought to the emergency room by her brother who found her unconscious in her living room this afternoon. He reports that this is not the first time that this has happened, and he...

Exam 2: NUR230/ NUR 230 (Latest 2023/ 2024) The Childbearing/Child Caring Family Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: When doing a postpartum assessment, the bed needs to be 30 degrees Answer: Q: Involution- return of the uterusto prepregnant state Answer: Q: Types of birth control Answer: Abstinence • Hormonal - Oral, Vaginal Ring, Patch, Implantation devices, IUD, etc. • Barrier - Condom, Diaphragm, Cervical cap, C...

MH701 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers 1 in 6 hospital admissions are due to _______________which is directly linked to polypharmacy - ANSWER an adverse drug reaction Antipsychotic drugs remain first-line in treatment of ______________, even in the elderly. - ANSWER acute psychosis Are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and cholinesterase inhibitors the same thing - ANSWER Yes. At what stage of Alzheimer's disease does mild cognitive impairment de...

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-...

Final Exam: NUR 2488/ NUR2488 Mental Health Review (2023/2024)| Questions and Verified Answers- Rasmussen 1. Which client diagnosis should the nurse associate with a decrease in GABA? ~ Answer: Panic disorder 2. A client is diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. Which medication is prescribed for anxiety? ~ Answer: Diazepam 3. The nurse is observing the movements of a client receiving chlorpromazine. The client continually paces and rocks back and forth when sitting. The n...

Test Bank The Psychiatric Interview 4th Edition Carlat 1-Chapter 3) The Initial Interview: A Preview Chapter 2: Logistic Preparations: What to Do Before the Interview ............................................................................................................ 2 Chapter 3: The Therapeutic Alliance: What It Is, Why It's Important, and How to Establish It ... 2 Chapter 4-Chapter 5 : Asking Questions I: How to Approach Threatening Topics Chapter 5: Asking Questions II: Tricks for...

Lithium - ANSWER-Mood stabilizer, used for treatment of bipolar disorder Narrow therapeutic window Lithium Levels - ANSWER-0.4-1.0 therapeutic 1.5 mild toxicity 1.5-2.0 advanced toxicity 2.0- 2.5 severe toxicity > 2.5 death Signs & Symptoms of Lithium Toxicity - ANSWER-Thirst, Tremors, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Muscle Weakness Bipolar II Disorder - ANSWER-Episodes of hypomania (elation, high energy, but less than bipolar I) Does not experience psychosis Bipolar I Disorder - ANSWER-Episo...

WILKES NSG 552 Exam 3 2024| 139 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED What are ADHD stimulant medications? - CORRECT ANSWER Methylphenidate (Ritalin); Dextromethylphenidate (Focalin); Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine (Adderrall); Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) Methylphenidate (Ritalin) - CORRECT ANSWER 1st line stimulant; Don't give with preexisting heart disease Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Mechanism of Action - CORRECT ANSWER Boosts DE, NE, SA What ADHD stimulant med...

Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? a. III b. IV c. V d. VI - CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-making....

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...