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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...

Week 3 Quiz #1 is C. 1. Volume neurotransmission refers to? The diffusion of neurotransmitter to nearby neurons. 2. Retrograde neurotransmissions refers to? The flow of neurotransmitter from postsynaptic neuron to presynaptic neuron 3. Use the following CYP450 table to hypothesize drug interactions and their clinical significance for a patient on clozapine who carbamazepine, a mood stabilizer? Clozapine levels would decrease, placing the patient at risk for re-emergence of psychotic sym...

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients' rights? A. Prohibited a patient from using the telephone B. In patient's presence, opened a package mailed to patient C. Remained within arm's length of patient with homicidal ideation D. Permitted a patient with psychosis to refuse oral psychotropic medication. - ANSWER-A. Prohibited a patient from using telephone A psychiatric nurse discusses rules of...

Test Bank Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology 5th EditionTable of Contents Chapter 1 Chemical neurotransmission ............................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Transporters, Receptors, And Enzymes As Targets Of Psychopharmacological Drug Action 8 Chapter 3 Ion Channels as Targets Of Psychopharmacological Drug Action ..................................... 15 Chapter 4 Psychosis and schizophrenia ...........................................

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

Final Exam: NRNP6635 / NRNP 6635 (Latest 2023 / 2024): Graded A: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning |Walden 1. Select the most distinguishing characteristic of delirium. ~ Answer: B. Sudden onset 2. Select the category of symptoms that is most commonly comorbid with cognitive disorders. ~ Answer: Behavioral 3. Select the primary defense mechanism that is common in delusional disorder. ~ Answer: A. Projection 4. Select the ne...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED FINAL EXAM (100 Q&A) LATEST 2023/2024 VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT. MENTAL HEALTH EXAM A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who is receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder. the client tells the nurse “I have not had a drink for 6 hours.” Which findings should the nurse expect during alcohol withdrawals. a. Low body temperature The nurse should expect the client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal to have an elevated temperature. b. Insomni...

NRNP 6675-15 Week 6 MIDTERM EXAM 2023/2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 extra pyramidal symptoms (EP...

Midterm Exam: NR546/ NR 546 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology for the PMHNP Review -Questions and Verified Answers -100% Correct-Grade A-Chamberlain Q: Benzodiazepines Answer: Effective immediately. Can treat panic disorders and generalized anxiety disorder. Short-term use. Enhance GABA's inhibitory effects. Q: NMS Treatment Answer: Dantrolene and Bromocriptine Q: NMS Symptoms Answer: Symptoms include diaphoresis, anxiety, tachypnea, muscle stiffne...

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....