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PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING NCLEX REVIEW EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | 2024 A 48-year-old Hispanic woman is seen by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist after receiving a call by her son. According to the son, since his father's death 7 months ago, his mother has lost 30 pounds and can't sleep. During her initial visit, the patient states, 'My husband talks to me in his visits, but his words make no sense to me. I don't understand what he wants me to do.' Wh...

PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR NCLEX RN: 6 NEW UPDATE QUESTIONS: A night shift psychiatric RN on the unit is going out of a pt's room & notices a pt w/ bipolar experiencing an episode of mania @ RN's station. Which intervention would promote therapeutic interaction w/ the pt? 1.) Approaching pt & assertively ask him to abide by acceptable behavior 2.) Redirect the pt to room & minimize triggers of behavior 3.) Reminding pt of limits & isolating pt to his room 4.) Going over unit rules...

NGN NCLEX / NCLEX NGN RN ACTUAL EXAM 2023 TEST BANK 800 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obs...

A person was online continuously for over 24 hours, posting rhymes on official government websites and inviting politicians to join social networks. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. What features of mania are evident? a. Increased muscle tension and anxiety c. Poor judgment and hyperactivity b. Vegetative signs and poor grooming d. Cognitive deficits and paranoia - ANSWER ANS: C

|NCLEX 2024 Review| Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Exam Set 1 [100% Correct Answers] A 48-year-old Hispanic woman is seen by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist after receiving a call by her son. According to the son, since his father's death 7 months ago, his mother has lost 30 pounds and can't sleep. During her initial visit, the patient states, 'My husband talks to me in his visits, but his words make no sense to me. I don't understand what he wants me to do.' What is...

PSYCHIATRIC NCLEX EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | 2024 A client has just been transferred to the locked psychiatric unit from the emergency department after attempting suicide by taking 200 acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. Now the client is awake and alert but refuses to speak with the nurse. What is the nurse's first priority? - Establish a rapport with the client - Place the client in full leather restraints - Try to communicate with the client in writing - Maintain safe...

N4301 PAL: Bipolar Disorder NCLEX Exam Questions and Answers A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, who has taken lithium carbonate (Lithane) for 1 year, presents in an emergency department with severe diarrhea, blurred vision, and tinnitus. How should the nurse interpret these symptoms? A. Symptoms indicate consumption of foods high in tyramine. B. Symptoms indicate lithium carbonate discontinuation syndrome. C. Symptoms indicate the development of lithium carbonate tolerance. D. Symp...

Bipolar Disorder Nclex Exam Questions and Answers Although historically Lithium has been the medication of choice for mania, several others have been used with good results. Which of the Following are used in the treatment of bipolar disorder? Select all that apply. a. Olanzepine (Zyprexa) b. Paroxitine (Paxil) c. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) d. Gabapentin (Neurontin) e. Tranylcypromine (Parnate) - Answer-a, c, d The physician orders Lithium Carbonate 600mg tid for a newly diagnosed clien...

NCLEX RN ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK, REAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS NCLEX-Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the client with hypertrophic cardiom...

Bipolar and Related Disorders NCLEX Exam Questions with Correct Answers The physician orders lithium carbonate 600 mg tid for a client newly diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder. There is a narrow margin between the therapeutic and toxic levels of lithium. What is the therapeutic range for acute mania? A) 1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L B) 10 to 15 mEq/L C) 0.5 to 1.0 mEq/L D) 5 to 10 mEq/L - Answer-A; (1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L) Which of the following is the most common comorbid condition in children with bip...