Medications
Nursing Interventions
True/False
100

What type of medication is Aripiprazole?

Antipsychotic 

100

What needs of the patient are most important to meet initially?

Safety needs!

100

PTSD is more common in males.

FALSE 

200

These types of medications treat depression.

SSRIs (Paroxetine)

200

What are some techniques the nurse can teach the patient to return to reality when experiencing an event?

Grounding techniques 

200

PTSD can be triggered by loud noises causing potentially aggressive outbursts.

TRUE

300

What severe drug reaction can occur due to an abundance of a certain hormone? 

Serotonin Syndrome 

300

What are other non-pharmacological interventions we can implement?

CBT, EMDR, breathing techniques for anxiety, grounding techniques 

300

Common triggers for women may include disasters and being held captive.

FALSE

400

What herbal supplement should you instruct your patient to avoid while taking SSRIs?

St. John's Wort 

400

What is another nursing diagnosis or intervention that applies to our patient?

(open-ended)...

400

Kindling leads to behavioral sensitization. 

TRUE

500

What are some common side effects of antipsychotics?

Dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, movement effects, and sedation 
500

What are some ways in which the patient's family should be educated about their loved one's diagnosis?

(open-ended)...

500

Antipsychotics are the first-line drug of choice for treating PTSD. 

FALSE