Cmn 350 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CMN 350 Exam 2 Practice Questions .A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - correct answer B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are r...

CMN 350 PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM #1 COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+ Why would someone need to be admitted into a psychiatric hospital? - If they are: -Dangerous to self or others -Gravely disabled -Acutely psychotic -Suicidal or homicidal If patient is acutely psychotic - -They could be placed in a long term care facility (e.g., group home) -they can't take care of themselves -most likely have schizophrenia -may be going home with family who can take care of them ...

CMN 350 Final Test Questions with Correct Answers The three personality disorder clusters "A" - Answer-The odd, eccentric cluster paranoid schizoid schizotypal The three personality disorder clusters "B" - Answer-The dramatic, Unpredictable, erratic, emotional antisocial borderline histrionic narcissistic The three personality disorder clusters "C" - Answer-The anxious, fearful avoidant dependent obessive-compulsive Histrionic Personality Disorder - Answer-The center of ...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and Answers All Correct A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptom...

A nurse seeks to establish a relationship with a patient readmitted to the hospital. The patient has bipolar disorder, depressed type, and was hospitalized the preceding month. Which statement by the nurse would contribute to establishing trust? A. "Weren't you complying with your medication regimen?" B. "It must be discouraging to be readmitted to the hospital so soon." C. "Everyone with bipolar disorder ends up in the hospital occasionally." D."You must take your drugs a...

A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. correct answer: B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are related to: a. not taking the drug a...

CMN 350 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Study Guide Test. Psychotherapeutic management in the continuum of care - correct answer 1. Therapeutic nurse patient-relationship -Communication skills -Respect and a desire to help -Understanding •Mental mechanisms •Adaptation styles •Coping strategies •Therapeutic intervention skills 2. Psychopharmacology -Therapeutic versus toxic dosage levels -Use during pregnancy -Use with older adults -Side effects -Interactio...

Types of substance abuse? correct answer: 1) Alcohol 2) Opioids 3) Stimulants (caffeine, cocaine) What is the goal of rehabilitation from substance abuse? correct answer: complete abstinence from substance use Main concern with benzodiazepines? correct answer: respiratory depression What does the HALT acronym stand for? correct answer: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (S/S of substance withdrawal) What is the transtheoretical model? correct answer: indicates a client's decision ...

CMN 350 Exam 2 Questions and Answers All Correct A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. - Answer-B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms...