An 85-year-old patient comments during his annual physical examination that he seems to be getting shorter as he ages. The nurse should explain that decreased height occurs with aging because:
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The laboratory report for a patient taking clozapine (Clozaril) shows a white blood cell count of 3000 mm3 and a granulocyte count of 1500 mm3. The nurse should:
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When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of communication errors resulting in harm to the patient?
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Drugs such as __________ are helpful in the treatment of cancer pain, nausea due to radiation and chemotherapy, and glaucoma.
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During a hypertensive crisis, the nurse ensures which medication is readily available?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between vagus nerve stimulation and risk of bradycardia?
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The nurse knows that testing kinesthesia is a test of a person's:
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A patient has a severed spinal nerve as a result of trauma. Which statement is true in this situation?
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Which channel membrane protein is specifically important in the process of neurotransmitter release?
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Which would be most important to find out next about the above patient?
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A 22-year-old patient recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder and states "I'm not crazy" and is refusing to take his prescribed medication. Which type of factor is contributing to this patient's nonadherence?
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In obtaining a health history on a 74-year-old patient, the nurse notes that he drinks alcohol daily and that he has noticed a tremor in his hands that affects his ability to hold things. With this information, what response should the nurse make?
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A drug causes muscarinic-receptor blockade. A nurse will assess the patient for:
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Of the following, which response is the most important for a nurse when evaluating suicide risk in a newly admitted depressed patient?
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A client with persistent, severe schizophrenia has been treated with phenothiazines for the past 17 years. Now the client's speech is garbled due to drug-induced rhythmic tongue protrusion. What is another name for this extrapyramidal symptom?
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Medical records are considered legal documents. Proper documentation needs to reflect patient condition along with changes. It should also be based on professional standards designated by the state board of nursing, regulatory agencies, and reimbursement requirements. Proper documentation can be enhanced by:
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Which of the following is a possible predictor of refractory status epilepticus (status epilepticus not responding to two antiepileptic medications)?
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Noah's whispered statement of 'Yeah, well. It's just gonna keep on happening' does not involve which of the following?
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Detoxification is a process of systematic and supervised withdrawal from substance use that is either managed in a residential setting or on an outpatient basis. Drug use during detoxification can take which of the following forms?
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A nurse is working with a patient who has a history of manic episodes. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate during a manic episode?
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Select the best desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian. The patient will report
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A nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following is a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?
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An older male patient has suffered with episodic pruritus and skin eruptions for over 2 years. This patient tells the nurse, "When my skin gets better for a few days, I start worrying that it's going to start itching again soon. I think my worry may actually trigger the problems to start all over again.†Which self-help technique should the nurse consider suggesting for this patient?
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When considering stress, what is the primary goal of making daily entries into a personal journal?
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The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse, 'My child's doctor ordered a PET. What kind of test is that?' Select the nurse's best reply.
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Your patient has been taking Buspar for 1 month. On returning to the clinic for a follow-up visit, which statement would describe medication effectiveness?
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Fibrous bands running directly from one bone to another that strengthen the joint and help prevent movement in undesirable directions are called:
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The nurse frequently includes daily sessions involving relaxation techniques. Which assessment data would most indicate a need for this intervention to be included in the initial plan of care for a patient?
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Which statement by the nurse demonstrates ethnocentrism toward the Hispanic patient?
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To assess the head control of a 4-month-old infant, the nurse lifts up the infant in a prone position while supporting his chest. The nurse looks for what normal response? The infant:
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Which of the following medications that treat Alzheimer's disease causes slowing of the heart rate and fainting episodes?
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Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an understanding of the treatment of choice for patients managing the effects of traumatic events?
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Which of the following is a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
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Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient who is withdrawing from alcohol?
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The therapeutic action of neurotransmitter inhibitors that block reuptake cause:
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A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The nurse identifies that the patient is experiencing low energy, poor concentration, and feelings of hopelessness. Which intervention is most appropriate?
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The assessment of a 60-year-old patient has taken longer than anticipated. In testing his pain perception, the nurse decides to complete the test as quickly as possible. When the nurse applies the sharp point of the pin on his arm several times, he is only able to identify these as one 'very sharp prick.' What would be the most accurate explanation for this?
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What is the main difference between major depression and dysthymic depression?
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________ increase activity in the CNS while ________ reduce it.
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The risk of experiencing serotonin syndrome increases when SSRIs are given with MAOIs like phenelzine (Nardil). Serotonin syndrome is best characterized by:
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of substance abuse. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for managing withdrawal symptoms?
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from a stroke. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate to promote the patient's rehabilitation?
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The wife of a 65-year-old man tells the nurse that she is concerned because she has noticed a change in her husband's personality and ability to understand. He also cries very easily and becomes angry. The nurse recalls that the cerebral lobe responsible for these behaviors is the __________ lobe.
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During a routine health screening, a grieving widow whose husband died 15 months ago reports emptiness, a loss of self, difficulty thinking of the future, and anger at her dead husband. The nurse suggests bereavement counseling. The widow is most likely suffering from:
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When your patient says 'I am depressed,' what is the best response?
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According to Hans Selye, if a person does not adapt to the stress in his or her surroundings, eventually the person will experience:
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During an assessment of a 62-year-old man, the nurse notices the patient has a stooped posture, shuffling walk with short steps, flat facial expression, and pill-rolling finger movements. These findings would be consistent with:
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Which term refers to individuals' belief that their cultural values and practices are correct and superior to those of others?
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When discussing therapy options, the nurse should provide information about interpersonal therapy to which patient? Select all that apply.
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A patient presented with progressive cognitive decline, an emerging personality disorder, and chorea. He was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder, and his chorea was treated with phenothiazines. A CT scan showed atrophy of the head of the caudate nucleus. Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in this disorder?
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A patient has disorganized thinking associated with schizophrenia. Neuroimaging would most likely show dysfunction in which part of the brain?
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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for the regulation of the "fight or flight" response?
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You are about to initiate your first contact with Becky. Which is the most suitable goal in establishing the therapeutic relationship?
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The 24-year-old female client with bipolar disorder is prescribed valproic acid (Depakote), an anticonvulsant medication. Which question should the nurse ask the client?
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Concept mapping is one way to:
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Community-based services to offer support in substance abuse consist of self-help services such as?
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What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? Select all that apply.
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Which dopamine pathway is associated with galactorrhea and gynecomas- tia?
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Which of the following is not a hallucinogenic?
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A patient with a history of asthma says, "I've been very nervous lately. I think aromatherapy will help. I am ordering $250 worth of oils from an Internet site that promised swift results.†Select the nurse's best action.
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Which of the following activities would be considered nursing care and appropriate to be performed by a basic level nurse for a patient suffering from mental illness?
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What did Freud call the hidden psychological content of a dream?
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Which lobe of the brain is in charge of handling memory and anxiety?
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A young swimmer comes to the sports clinic complaining of a very sore shoulder. He was running at the pool, slipped on some wet concrete, and tried to catch himself with his outstretched hand. He landed on his outstretched hand and has not been able to move his shoulder since. The nurse suspects:
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Which of the following is a depressant?
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A 56-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with complaints of dizziness, visual changes, and difficulty speaking. The nurse should suspect a diagnosis of:
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Nurses know that when working with patients who have personality disorders, the most difficult task for these patients will probably be:
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Which of the following meal choices indicates the patient understands the diet restrictions when taking an MAOI?
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A registered nurse is caring for an older male who reports depressive symptoms since his wife of 54 years died suddenly. He cries, maintains closed body posture, and avoids eye contact. Which nursing action describes attending behavior?
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For a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder, what would be the drug of choice?
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Which statement demonstrates an understanding of cultural competence in nursing?
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A synthetic form of opium was developed by Germany during WWII. This is known as?
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According to Freud, which aspect of the personality motivates an individual to seek perfection?
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The presence of a photoparoxysmal response to photic stimulation during an EEG is most commonly seen in which setting?
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The denial to some sick people of the drugs needed for treatment, costing billions of dollars while showing little success, and whether the government's approach has a differential impact on persons of color and the poor are all criticisms of:
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Which of the following mediation is a first generation antipsychotic?
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A 23-year-old woman is seen for evaluation of intermittent spells concerning for seizures. The presence of which of the following characteristics of her spells would be more suggestive of epileptic seizures as opposed to psychogenic nonepileptic events?
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You have finished with several nursing interventions. To evaluate interventions, you need to examine the:
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A patient tells the nurse "My doctor prescribed Paxil (paroxetine) for my depression. I assume I'll have side effects like I had when I was taking Tofranil (imipramine)." The nurse's reply should be based on the knowledge that paroxetine is a(n):
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Some jurisdictions today invoke the criminal law to cover such as when a pregnant woman uses drugs, including alcohol, cigarettes, and prescription drugs, which may cause injury (or death) to her fetus?
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Personality disorders are organized into three clusters. Which cluster is the diagnosis of schizotypal disorder placed in?
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How can a newly hired nurse best attain information concerning the state's mental health laws and statutes?
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People taking an MAO Inhibitor should avoid:
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A patient admitted to the mental unit has shown a deficit in providing self-care and has a medical diagnosis of major depression. The nursing diagnosis for this would be:
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You are working with the RN to plan short-term goals for a 28-year-old hospitalized manic client. Which is the most important goal?
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The nurse is assessing a 1-week-old infant and is testing his muscle strength. The nurse lifts the infant with hands under the axillae and notices that the infant starts to 'slip' between the hands. The nurse should:
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A 60-year-old woman develops generalized seizure activity lasting 10 minutes; seizure activity appears to arrest after administration of 4 mg of IV lorazepam. She has chronic kidney disease but is otherwise in good health. Which of the following is the best next pharmacological step in management?
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A drug blocks the attachment of norepinephrine to α receptors. The patient may experience:
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The nurse suspects that a patient has carpal tunnel syndrome and wants to perform the Phalen test. To perform this test, the nurse should instruct the patient to:
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of depression who has expressed interest in trying cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of the following is an appropriate statement regarding CBT?
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Lack of medication access and the increasing costs of medication is which type of factor contributing to medication non adherence?
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