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Exam 2 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Questions and Answers 100% Pass 1. An adult outpatient diagnosed with major depression has a history of several suicide attempts by overdose. Given this patient's history and diagnosis, which antidepressant medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed? a. Amitriptyline (Elavil), a sedating tricyclic medication b. Fluoxetine (Prozac), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor c. Desipramine (Norpramin), a stimulating tricyclic medication ...

NURS 3554 Exam 3 Test Bank Questions and Answers An adult outpatient diagnosed with major depression has a history of several suicide attempts by overdose. Given this patients history and diagnosis, which antidepressant medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed? a. Amitriptyline (Elavil), a sedating tricyclic medication b. Fluoxetine (Prozac), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor c. Desipramine (Norpramin), a stimulating tricyclic medication d. Tranylcypromine sulfate (Parna...

Varcarolis' Chapter 14 Depressive Disorders Exam Questions With Verified Answers What is the major reason for hospitalization of the depressed patient? A. Inability to go to work B. Suicidal Ideation C. Loss of appetite D. Psychomotor agitation - answerAnswer: B Suicidal thoughts are a major reason for hospitalization for patients with major depression. It is imperative to intervene with such patients to keep them safe from self-harm. The other options describe symptoms of major depres...

Maryville NUR 615 Exam 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers What lab values should be monitored with Carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - answerCBC every 3- 4 months What can Carbamazepine (Tegretol) cause in labs findings? - answerLeukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, and agranulocytosis due to bone marrow depression What are the pharamacodynamics of Carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - answerThought to effect sodium channels, slowing the influx of sodium in the cortical neurons and slowing the ...

NR 302 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 3 WITH 100% SOLVED SOLUTIONS Lithium - interactions -Diuretics: sodium is excreted with this; less excretion of lithium leading to toxicity -NSAIDS: increased renal absorption leading to toxicity -antihistamines/tricyclic antidepressants: abdominal discomfort from urinary retention and polyuria -increased risk for toxicity -more frequent monitoring of lithium levels - nursing considerations for older adults taking Lithium? 2-3 weeks - Maximum benefit...

Maryville NUR 615 Exam 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers What lab values should be monitored with Carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - answerCBC every 3- 4 months What can Carbamazepine (Tegretol) cause in labs findings? - answerLeukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, and agranulocytosis due to bone marrow depression What are the pharamacodynamics of Carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - answerThought to effect sodium channels, slowing the influx of sodium in the cortical neurons and slowing the ...

NR 326 Week 4 Quiz 2 1. Question: The Registered Nurse (RN) knows which of the following statements is true? 2. Question: Which of the following are indications for ECT? 3. Question: A nurse knows to include teaching for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to include which of the following? 4. Question: Which of the following client statements should the nurse expect from a client demonstrating factitious disorder imposed on another? 5. Question: Which of the following is a co...

Pharmacology 615 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 2024 What drug requires CBC monitoring and how often should this be done? -Answer- Carbamazepine, every 3 -4 months carbamazepine (anticonvulsant- treats seizures, DB neuropathy, trigeminal nerve pain) Explain Carbamazepine's half-life -Answer-When given as a single dose, the half-life is 30 hours, but when given continuously the half-life decreases to 15 hours because this drug is a strong inducer of hepatic enzymes Which medication auto-ind...

NUR 256 MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025 GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING | 100% Verified. What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of Dopamine --CORRECT ANSWER-- decrease: Parkinson's disease, depression increase: Schizophrenia, mania What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of Norepinephrine -- CORRECT ANSWER-- decrease: depression increase: mania, anxiety states, schizophrenia What illnesses are associated with the decrease/increase of se...