Anxiety
Q: This anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life, occurring more days than not for at least six months.
A: What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Q: Refers to memory loss, particularly short-term memory
A: What is amnesia?
Q: This sudden change in mental status is characterized by confusion and disorientation
A: What is delirium?
Q: Common symptom of sleep apnea
A: What is loud snoring with periods of silence?
Q: The nurse administered donepezil (Aricept) to a patient. This finding indicates the medication is therapeutic
A: What is improved cognition or memory?
Q: Anxiety disorder triggered by specific events or objects
A: What is a phobia?
Q: Inability to recognize familiar people or objects
A: What is agnosia?
Q: Progressive decline in memory and cognitive function
A: What is dementia?
Q: Class of meds that includes zolpidem (Ambien)
A: What are non-benzodiazepine sleep aids?
Q: Best response to a patient experiencing panic
A: What is staying with the patient and speaking calmly?
Q: Re-experiencing trauma through flashbacks or nightmares
A: What is PTSD?
Q: Inability to perform purposeful movements
A: What is apraxia?
Q: Key difference between delirium and dementia
A: What is the rapid onset and reversibility of delirium?
Q: Deep sleep stage important for physical restoration
A: What is NREM stage 3?
Q: Safety concern in a patient with delirium
A: What is risk of falls or pulling out IVs?
Q: Acute surge of fear and physical symptoms like heart racing and shortness of breath
A: What is a panic attack?
Q: Med that delays worsening of Alzheimer’s symptoms
A: What is donepezil (Aricept)?
Q: Risk factor for delirium in hospitalized elderly
A: What is polypharmacy or infection?
Q: Disorder with irresistible urge to move the legs
A: What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
Q: A nursing intervention for sleep hygiene
A: What is encouraging a consistent bedtime routine?
Q: Medication class used short-term for acute anxiety relief
A: What are benzodiazepines?
Q: Final stage of Alzheimer’s includes this major deficit
A: What is loss of ability to communicate and perform ADLs?
Q: Tool used to assess cognitive decline
A: What is the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)?
Q: Sleep disturbance common in Alzheimer’s disease
A: What is sundowning?
Q: Non-pharmacologic intervention for moderate anxiety
A: What is guided imagery, deep breathing, or grounding techniques?