The first pharmacological intervention for anxiety
What is Buspirone Hydrochloride (BuSpar)
100
Dysthmymic Disorder is characterized by
What is feeling depressed nearly all the time
100
A substance is defined as
What is a drug, legal or illegal, that may cause physical or mental impairment
100
The nurse's priority interventions are focused on
What is Patient Safety
100
Before initiating antidepressant therapy the HCP should order
What is an Electrocardiogram
200
In addition to flashbacks, clients with PTSD may exhibit or report what?
What is hypervigiliance
200
In addition to depression for a client to be diagnosed with a major depressive episode the pt must exhibit at least four other symptoms, such as:
What is changes in appetite and/or weight, sleep disturbances, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness
200
What is a reversible effect on the CNS that occurs soon after the use of a substance
What is intoxication
200
When providing education to the parents of an adolescent who is undergoing therapy after a suicide attempt about the warning signs of potential suicide, which would you include:
What is statements about not being around much longer
200
When teaching about Parnate an (MAOI), which teaching is most essential for the patient
What is instructing them not to take any medications unless they are prescribed by a health care provider
300
A 8 year old patient is taking Adderall for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the nurse must instruct a parents to assess the medications immediate effectiveness by looking for
What is Paradoxical Reaction
300
A patient taking Lithium to control Bipolar disorder should understand the need for what
What is Serum Lithium Levels
300
The 19th Amendment of the US Constitution did what
What is made the manufacture and sale of alcohol illegal
300
When caring for a patient with a diagnosis of Risk for Self-directed violence r/t emotional status and suicidal plan which nursing interventions would you initiate first?
What is determining if the pt has a plan
300
When developing a no-suicide contract with a pt which aspects MUST be considered
What is a detailed plan of action with the names and phone numbers of persons to call and the number of the local suicide crisis hotline to call if experiencing suicidal thoughts.
400
The most common hallucinations are
What is Auditory and Visual
400
A nursing intervention that may be used for a client with violent tendencies to facilitate expressions of anger in an adaptive, nonviolent manner
What is Anger Control
400
According to the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, a substance with a high abuse and dependence potential, accepted medical use, obtainable only with a health care provider's prescription that my not be refilled is what schedule of controlled substance
What is Schedule II
400
Patients who are diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience what
What is increased sensitivity to the environment and surroundings
400
When caring for a 5-year-old pt who's injuries are being treated for physical abuse which actions should the nurse take
What is ensure that the appropriate state-designated agency is notified
500
For a pt with ADHD who experiences impaired social interactions within the peer group which intervention is appropriate
What is Explain to the child behaviors that are acceptable and unacceptable
500
Describe a Johnsonian intervention
What is a confrontational approach to encourage treatment for a substance abuser
500
When a person makes up information to fill in memory gabs as a result of abusing or depending on alcohol this is known as
What is Confabulation
500
The teratogenic effects of alcohol may cause which of these conditions
What is fetal alcohol syndrome
500
The most advanced stage of alcohol withdrawal, which develops 2-3 days after alcohol drinking has stopped and includes symptoms of disorientation and inability to recognize familiar objects or persons