Mind Over Madness
Food for Thought
When the Body Speaks
Losing Track of Time
Pharm & Protect
100

What are 3 positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

  • Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech or behavior
100

What BMI range indicates anorexia nervosa?

BMI Typically below 17

100

What defines somatic symptom disorder?

Physical symptoms without a clear medical cause

100

What is the key difference between delirium and dementia?

Delirium has an acute onset and fluctuating course

100

What should be monitored with Clozapine therapy? (SGA)

  • White blood cell count (risk for agranulocytosis)
200

What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

  • Flat affect, anhedonia, avolition, social withdrawal
200

What electrolyte imbalance is most common in bulimia?

Hypokalemia

200

What is illness anxiety disorder previously called? (hyperanxious about symptoms)

Hypochondriasis (Hypochondriac) -> no longer use this term

200

What screening tool is used to assess cognitive impairment?

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

200

What dietary advice is given with MAOIs?

  • Avoid tyramine-rich foods to prevent hypertensive crisis
300

What type of medication treats both positive and negative symptoms?

  • Atypical antipsychotics
300

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for anorexia nervosa?

Risk for imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements OR risk for electrolyte imbalance.

300

What is the main therapeutic approach for somatic symptom disorders?

Establish trust and focus on coping, not symptoms

300

What are early signs of Alzheimer’s disease?

  • Memory loss and difficulty performing familiar tasks
300

What is a key nursing intervention for lithium therapy?

  • Monitor serum levels and maintain adequate sodium intake
400

What is a key nursing priority for a client experiencing command hallucinations?

  • Assess safety risk and direct patient to focus on reality-based activities
400

What behavior distinguishes bulimia from anorexia?

Recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (vomiting, laxatives)

400

What differentiates factitious disorder from malingering?

  • Factitious disorder is motivated by psychological need, not external gain (like malingering)
400

What is a reversible cause of delirium?

Infection or medication toxicity (OD)

400

What side effect is common with SSRIs in early treatment?

  • Nausea, insomnia, or sexual dysfunction
500

What serious side effect is associated with typical antipsychotics like Haloperidol?

  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
500

What cardiac complication can occur with severe eating disorders?

  • Arrhythmias due to electrolyte imbalance
500

What is conversion disorder characterized by?

Loss of motor or sensory function inconsistent with medical conditions (weakness, numbness)

500

What is a major safety concern for clients with dementia?

Risk for wandering and injury

500

What antipsychotic side effect can be permanent and involves involuntary movements?

  • Tardive dyskinesia
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