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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Nurse Jessie is assessing a client suffering from stress and anxiety. A common physiological response to stress and anxiety is:
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
When performing a physical examination on a female anxious client, nurse Nelli would expect to find which of the following effects produced by the parasympathetic system?
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Which of the following drugs has been known to be effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Tony with agoraphobia has been symptom-free for 4 months. Classic signs and symptoms of phobia include:
- Severe anxiety and fear.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Which nursing action is most appropriate when trying to diffuse a client’s impending violent behavior?
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Rosana is in the second stage of Alzheimer’s disease who appears to be in pain. Which question by Nurse Jenny would best elicit information about the pain?
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Nursing preparation for a client undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) resemble those used for:
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Jose who is receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant should avoid tyramine, a compound found in which of the following foods?
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Erlinda, age 85, with major depression undergoes a sixth electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. When assessing the client immediately after ECT, the nurse expects to find:
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Barbara with bipolar disorder is being treated with lithium for the first time. Nurse Clint should observe the client for which common adverse effect of lithium?
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Nurse Fred is assessing a client who has just been admitted to the ER department. Which signs would suggest an overdose of an antianxiety agent?
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Discharge instructions for a male client receiving tricyclic antidepressants include which of the following information?
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Important teaching for women in their childbearing years who are receiving antipsychotic medications includes which of the following?
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
A client refuses to remain on psychotropic medications after discharge from an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which information should the community health nurse assess first during the initial follow-up with this client?
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
The nurse understands that the therapeutic effects of typical antipsychotic medications are associated with which neurotransmitters change?
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Which of the following best explains why tricyclic antidepressants are used with caution in elderly patients?
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
A client with depressive symptoms is given prescribed medications and talks with his therapist about his belief that he is worthless and unable to cope with life. Psychiatric care in this treatment plan is based on which framework?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
A nurse who explains that a client’s psychotic behavior is unconsciously motivated understands that the client’s disordered behavior arises from which of the following?
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
A client with depression has been hospitalized for treatment after taking a leave of absence from work. The client’s employer expects the client to return to work following inpatient treatment. The client tells the nurse, “I’m no good. I’m a failure”. According to cognitive theory, these statements reflect:
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
The nurse describes a client as anxious. Which of the following statements about anxiety is true?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
A client with a phobic disorder is treated by systematic desensitization. The nurse understands that this approach will do which of the following?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Which client outcome would best indicate successful treatment for a client with an antisocial personality disorder?
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
The nurse is caring for a client with an autoimmune disorder at a medical clinic, where alternative medicine is used as an adjunct to traditional therapies. Which information should the nurse teach the client to help foster a sense of control over his symptoms?
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Which of the following is the most distinguishing feature of a client with an antisocial personality disorder?
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a client with anorexia nervosa who expresses feelings of guilt about not meeting family expectations?
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
A nurse is evaluating therapy with the family of a client with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following would indicate that the therapy was successful?
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
A client with dysthymic disorder reports to a nurse that his life is hopeless and will never improve in the future. How can the nurse best respond using a cognitive approach?
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
A client with major depression has not verbalized problem areas to staff or peers since admission to a psychiatric unit. Which activity should the nurse recommend to help this client express himself?
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
The home health psychiatric nurse visits a client with chronic schizophrenia who was recently discharged after a prolonged stay in a state hospital. The client lives in a boarding home, reports no family involvement, and has little social interaction. The nurse plan to refer the client to a day treatment program in order to help him with:
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Which activity would be most appropriate for a severely withdrawn client?
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