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Nsg 552 psychopharmacology Exam 3- QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWER personality disorders psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning substance abuse Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes sexual disfunction a problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning neurodevelopmental disorders neurologically based disorders that are revealed in a clinically significan...

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 extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS)  Causes prolactinemia  Reduces positive symptoms 3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and ...

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."...

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline to treat depression. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I should watch for common reactions like dry mouth and constipation." The nurse should reinforce that increasing dietary fiber, fluid intake, and chewing sugar-free gum can alleviate the anticholinergic effects of dry mouth and constipation. A nurse is...

personality disorders psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning substance abuse Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes sexual disfunction a problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning neurodevelopmental disorders neurologically based disorders that are revealed in a clinically significant way during a child's developing years neuroco...

221 Exam 3: mental health nursingmalingering - correct answer the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms facitious - correct answer person intentionally produces or feigns physical or psychological symptoms solely to gain attention - may inflict injury on themselves to receive attention Munchausen syndrome - correct answer person fakes his or her own medical problems in order to gain attention primary gains - correct answer the direct...

Final Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Exam Review with 100% Correct Verified Answers- Chamberlain QUESTION Auricle hematoma "Cauliflower ear" is a collection of blood underneath the perichondrium of the ear and typically occurs secondary to trauma. QUESTION Physical exam findings of Auricle hematoma Answer: contour irregularity of ear with swelling and fluctuant area overlying the ear's cartilaginous p...

Exam 1: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates) Principles of Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Pharmacokinetics what the body does to the drug Q: Pharmacodynamics Answer: The study of what the drug does to the body Q: Medications actions Answer: Ex - giving a beta-blocker that is used to decrease blood pressure Q: Medication interaction Answer: when one medication modifies the action of anoth...

Exam 2: NR 304/ NR304 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Health Assessment II Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| A Grade Q: How do you assess a patient's orientation? Answer: Ask about person, DOB, time/date, place (where are they?) Q: What does Glascow Coma Scale test? Answer: (GCS) Measures level of consciousness eye opening, best motor response, verbal response 15 items are scored Q: At what score do we worry about the patient's GCS? Answer: Less than 8-...

Final Exam: NSG122/ NSG 122 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade - Herzing QUESTION dehydration - loss of water only - electrolyte levels will be INCREASED QUESTION First spacing of fluid Answer: normal distribution of fluid in ECF and ICF QUESTION Second spacing of fluid Answer: abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid - edema (CHF, sodium ret...