General Concepts
Prescribing psychotropic medications falls into the scope of this person.
Who is an advanced nurse practitioner or APRN
The nurse assessing an older adult says the phrase "This patient is like one of my grandparents, so helpless." What is the nurse demonstrating?
What is countertransference
Shuffling propulsive gait, a mask-like face, and drooling are symptoms of this side effect related to fluphenazine prescribed for schizophrenia
What is pseudoparkinsonism
Instruction that should be given to a patient prescribed alprazolam for acute anxiety
What is avoiding alcohol
These brain structures are most associated with anger and aggression.
What are the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and temporal lobe
Resource with description of diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders.
What is the DSM-V
Termination is addressed in this phase of the nurse-patient relationship
What is the orientation phase
Findings suggestive of a client experiencing auditory hallucinations
darting eyes, tilted head, mumbling to self
A PRN anxiolytic given for a sudden episode of severe anxiety
what is lorazepam
Physical assessment finding of a client diagnosed with bulimia
prominent parotid glands
A person who takes a temporary job to maintain stability after a job loss demonstrates this concept.
What is resilience
A technique that best communicates to a client that the nurse is interested in listening
What is restating a feeling or thought the client expresses
Rationale for adding olanzapine to a patient's medication regimen with lithium
What is to bring hyperactivity under rapid control
Interventions for an initial interview with a client in crisis
What is speaking in short, concise sentences.
Behavior such as shooting a dog with a pellet gun and setting a neighbors trash bin on fire in a child are indicative of this
A resource that holds information on evidence-based research, programs, and practices regarding mental illness and addictions.
Lack of eye contact, looking at the floor, and a slumped posture are examples of this.
nonverbal communication
Exhibiting shy behavior with lack of self-confidence. Does not engage in social interaction.
What is avoidant personality disorder
The phrase "my father died of pancreatic cancer, so I know what is ahead for me" is an example of this.
What is anticipatory grieving
Lewy body development and frontotemporal degeneration are seen in this.
What is dementia
Theorist focused on encouraging patients to complete their own activities of daily living and fosters independence
Who is Dorothea Orem
A therapeutic factor evidenced in the statement "I am beginning to think maybe I can conquer my fears too."
What is hope
This is the most challenging nursing intervention with clients who use manipulation
What is maintaining consistent limits
This event may be triggering for a soldier suffering from PTSD
What is a firework display
Medication often prescribed for children diagnosed with ADHD
methylphenidate