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  1. You are working with a patient who becomes acutely anxious. What signs or symptoms would you expect to see?

 

A decrease in blood pressure

 

 

An increase in appetite

 

 

A increase in blood pressure

 

 

Very slow respirations

 

 

2. You are working with a patient who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following would be a priority intervention for this situation?

 

Offer the client a cup of coffee and a snack

 

 

Alert other staff, and yell for assistance

 

 

Place the patient in a dark room and leave them

 

 

Stay with the client

 

 

3.  You notice a patient on the unit is exhibiting delusions, hallucinations, and has altered perceptions of reality. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

 

 

Major Depressive Disorder

 

 

Schizophrenia

 

 

Panic Disorder

4. 

 Which of the following are common mental health problems in the elderly population?

 

Anxiety

 

 

Depression

 

 

Dementia

 

 

All of the above

 

5. Alcohol use is common among the older adult population,

 

True

 

 

False

 

 6. This disorder is characterized by: Feelings of sadness and despair, a loss of interest in usual activities and changes in appetite.

 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

 

 

Depression

 

 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

 

 

Schizophrenia

 

 

7. Depression is related to the deficiency of which neurotransmitter?

 

Serotonin

 

 

GABA

 

 

Histamine

 

 

Neuron receptors

 

8.  Which of the following medications is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor?

 

Phenelzine (Nardil)

 

 

Haloperidol (Haldol)

 

 

Lorazepam (Ativan)

 

 

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

 

9.  This medication is commonly used to treat anxiety and  belongs to the Benzodiazepine class of drugs.

 

Hydroxyzine (Atarax)

 

 

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

 

 

Imipramine (Tofranil)

 

 

Lorazepam (Ativan)

 

 

10. When providing education to the patient and/or family regarding their antidepressant medication. You should include which of following?

 

Continue to take the medication even though the symptoms have improved.

 

 

Avoid alcohol consumption

 

 

Do not discontinue your medication abrubtly

 

 

All of the above

 

 

11.  For the patient experiencing a panic attack, which of the following symptoms would you expect to see?

 

Suicidal ideations

 

 

Sweating and palpations

 

 

Headache

 

 

Lethargy

 

 

12. Which classification of medications are most commonly used to treat patients with Schizophrenia?

 

Antiemetics

 

 

Antianxiety Medications

 

 

Neuroleptics

 

 

Mood Stabilizers

 

 

13.   You have been assigned to care for a patient who has been identified as a high risk for suicide. Which of the following would not be an appropriate intervention for this patient?

 

Provide privacy when using the Bathroom

 

 

Constant monitoring

 

 

Removal of sharp objects from room

 

 

Ask about possible methods to complete suicide

 

 

14.  Which of the following is not a sign of depression?

 

Anhedonia

 

 

Loss of appetite

 

 

Suicidal ideation

 

 

Obsession with a neat appearance

 

 

15.  Which of the following indicates that the nurse/patient relationship may be crossing professional boundaries?

 

Nurse presents patient with a personal gift

 

 

Nurse is spending more time with a specific patient

 

 

Nurse defends patient’s behavior in staff meetings

 

 

All of the above

 

 

16.  You are admitting a 65 year old female with a long history of schizophrenia. She has been on the medication Haloperidol (Haldol) previous to admission. While conducting your assessment , you notice that she is fidgeting and appears restless. Which medication would you expect the Doctor to prescribe for this patient?

 

Haloperidol (Haldol) PRN

 

 

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

 

 

Clozapine (Clozaril)

 

 

Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)

 

 

17.  Tardive Dyskinesia is a side effect from:

 

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

 

 

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

 

 

Antipsychotic medications

 

 

Benzodiazepines

 

 

18.  Characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa include all of the following except:

 

Perfectionism

 

 

Body dissatisfaction

 

 

Powerlessness

 

 

High self esteem

 

 

19.  When completing your assessment on a patient diagnosed with Schizophrenia, taking an antipsychotic medication, which of the following findings would you report to the Physician immediately?

 

Headache

 

 

Dry mouth

 

 

Constipation

 

 

Elevated temperature of 104 F

 

 20. Your patient is prescribed the antipsychotic Clozapine (Clozaril), Which laboratory test would you expect to see ordered?

 

Liver function studies

 

 

Urinalysis

 

 

WBC

 

 

Creatinine level

 

 

21.   You are working with a patient who has had chronic alcohol use, Which of the following would you expect to discover?

 

Elevated WBC

 

 

Low WBC

 

 

Enlarged liver

 

 

Elevated RBC

 

 

22.  Symptoms of  opioid withdrawal  include all of the following except:

 

Yawning

 

 

Muscle Aches

 

 

Nausea and vomiting

 

 

Anorexia

 

 

23.  Therapeutic relationship is best defined as:

 

The foundation on which psychiatric nursing is based

 

 

A relationship in which both participants recognize each other as unique and important

 

 

An interaction between a nurse and patient, in which input from both participants contribute to a climate of healing.

 

 

The importance of self awareness in the nurse/patient relationship

 

 

24. You recognize patients diagnosed with this disorder are at a higher risk for suicide.

 

Bipolar Disorder

 

 

Schizophrenia

 

 

Major Depressive Disorder

 

 

Munchausen Syndrome

 

25.  Seclusion or restraint may be used only when less restrictive interventions have been determined to be ineffective to protect the patient, a staff member, or others from harm.

 

True

 

 

False

 

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PSYC 101