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NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE Question 1 Yesterday, a client with schizophrenia began treatment with haloperidol (Haldol). Today, the nurse notices that the client is holding his head to one side and complaining of neck and jaw spasms. What should the nurse do? A Assume that the client is posturing. B Tell the client to lie down and relax. Evaluate the client for adverse reactions to haloperidol. Put the client...

Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- Amenorrhea- what to look for Clinical finding of bulimia - ANSWER- Tooth erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia What causes parotid gland swelling - ANSWER- Increased serum amylase levels What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER- Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is damaged Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder - ANSWER- Needing excessive external input from othe...

A 26-year-old female patient with nicotine dependence and a history of anxiety presents with symptoms of attention de cit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Based on the assessment, what does the PMHNP consider? Selected d. Answer: ADHD is often not the focus of treatment in adults with comorbid conditions. Question 3 0 out of 1 points Molly is a 52-year-old female that has a diagnosis of bromyalgia. She complains of fatigue and cognitive di culties. Which medication is the PMHNP most likely...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers 5th Edition Woo & Robinson Test Bank UNIT I. THE FOUNDATION Chapter 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Chapter 2. Review of the Basic Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 3. Rational Drug Selection Chapter 4. Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing Chapter 5. Adverse Drug Reactions Chapter 6. An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics Chapter 7. Nutrition and Neutraceuticals Chapter 8. Herbal Therapies and Can...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has borderline personality disorder who self-mutilates. Which of the following treatment approaches should the nurse plan to take? A. Restrict participation in group therapy sessions B. Establish consequences for self-mutilation C. Maintain close observation of the client D. Provide an unstructured environment - C. Maintain close observation of the client A nurse is assessing a client who has Stage 4 Alzheimer's disease. Which of the followin...

Uppers Downers All Arounders Ch 1-10 UPDATED!!! COMPLETE A+ GRADED. Uppers - ANS stimulants such as amphetamines that affect the CNS to excite the user Downers - ANS Depressants, such as barbiturate, that depress the central nervous system All Arounders - ANS Psychedelics (e.g., marijuana, LSD, and MDMA) alter sensory input and can cause illusions, delusions, and hallucinations, and can cause some stimulation Inhalants - ANS deliriants Psychoactive Drug - ANS any substance that dir...

Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline C Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep D Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid? A. Fluoxetine-lithium B. Fl...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges in all states and the district of columbia B) all are considered primary p...

A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking riluzo...

TEST BANK Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Cheryl L. Pollard, and Sonya L. Jakubec 3rd Edition extra per year? Table of Contents Chapter 01 Mental Health and Mental Illness 1 Chapter 02 Historical Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 13 Chapter 03 Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Care Within Various Settings 19 Chapter 04 Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice 32 Chapter 05 Understanding Responses to Stress 47 Chapter 06 The ...