Eating Disorders
This test is used to detect osteopenia, a complication of anorexia nervosa.
What is a DEXA scan?
Best response to a client saying “I’m overwhelmed and nobody is helping me.”
What is “I’d like to help you. Can you tell me more about what you’re feeling?”
This SSRI is FDA-approved for bulimia nervosa.
What is fluoxetine (prozac)?
First action when a client runs out of the room screaming.
What is follow the client to assess risk?
Excessive worry across situations may indicate this disorder.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
This is the most important nursing priority when a client expresses suicidal ideation.
What is ensuring safety?
Frequent self-induced vomiting in bulimia nervosa can lead to this dental issue.
What is dental erosion/decay?
A nurse should use this tone when speaking to a sexual assault survivor.
What is a soft tone?
Fever, abdominal pain, and elevated BP may indicate this syndrome.
What is serotonin syndrome?
This childhood experience may contribute to adult aggression.
What is being physically abused as a child?
OCD rituals serve this psychological function.
What is reducing anxiety?
A sudden improvement in mood after a period of depression may indicate this.
What is increased suicide risk?
After bingeing, clients often feel this emotion.
What is shame or defeat?
This is the priority goal when caring for a client with bulimia nervosa.
What is medical stabilization?
CBT is the most effective therapy for this category of disorders.
What are eating disorders?
This technique helps redirect a demanding client without a power struggle.
What is distraction?
This planning strategy supports clients with OCD.
What is allowing time for rituals?
This nursing intervention helps reduce stimulation during a manic episode.
What is providing a quiet, low-stimulus environment?
This fine, downy hair may grow on the body in anorexia nervosa.
What is lanugo?
This response helps de-escalate verbal aggression.
What is acknowledging/validating the patient?
This medication class is used to treat depression.
What are SSRI's?
This is the best initial response to a client pacing and yelling.
What are setting parameters?
This discharge instruction helps clients manage chronic anxiety.
What is identifying anxiety-producing situations?
Normal therapeutic range for Lithium.
What is 0.6-1.2?
Bilateral leg edema in anorexia nervosa may indicate this dangerous complication.
What is refeeding syndrome?
This technique is effective for distracting an agitated patient.
What is guided imagery, relaxation techniques?
Repeatedly checking locked doors is an example of this.
What are compulsions?
This tone should be used when speaking to an angry client.
What is calm and nonthreatening?
Name at least three coping strategies effective for stress reduction.
What are exercise, meditation, spending time with friends, pets, reading, hobbies
Name at least 3 signs of lithium toxicity.
What is nausea, vomiting, increased tremors, muscle weakness?