Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

What type of drug is methadone, used in the treatment of opioid dependence?

1. AAn opioid antagonist that blocks all opioid effects
2. BA long-acting full opioid agonist
3. CA non-addictive stimulant that reduces opioid craving
4. DA benzodiazepine that reduces anxiety during withdrawal

The nurse asks, "What would you do if you smelled smoke in a cinema?" Which part of the mental status examination does this assess?

1. ARecent memory
2. BJudgement
3. CPerception
4. DOrientation

What is hoarding disorder?

1. ARepeated checking that all the doors and windows are locked before leaving the house each day
2. BPersistent difficulty throwing things away, so that clutter fills the living space
3. CCollecting a few favourite objects as a hobby that the person enjoys
4. DFear of leaving the home because of crowds and public transport

Quale comportamento è un segnale di allarme di possibile intento suicidario in un paziente depresso?

1. ARegalare oggetti di valore e apparire improvvisamente calmo
2. BFare progetti per una vacanza in famiglia
3. CParlare della propria musica preferita
4. DChiedere aiuto per una domanda di lavoro per dopo la dimissione

A patient taking valproate is starting lamotrigine. Why must lamotrigine be increased especially slowly?

1. ALamotrigine will lower the valproate level until it has no effect
2. BValproate raises lamotrigine levels, which increases the risk of a serious rash
3. CThe two drugs together cause severe hair growth
4. DValproate makes lamotrigine work faster, so the dose must be increased quickly

A patient who drinks heavily every day was admitted this morning. When do early signs of alcohol withdrawal, such as tremor, sweating and anxiety, usually begin?

1. AOnly after 7 days without alcohol
2. BAbout 2–3 weeks after the last drink
3. CAbout 6–24 hours after the last drink
4. DWithin 5 minutes of the last drink

A patient taking venlafaxine has started a second serotonergic medicine. She is restless, sweating, has a fast pulse and twitching muscles. What should the nurse do first?

1. AHold the serotonergic medicines and inform the prescriber urgently
2. BGive paracetamol (acetaminophen) and check her again tomorrow
3. CGive the next dose of venlafaxine as planned
4. DEncourage her to walk or exercise in the garden to relieve the restlessness and muscle twitching

Una paziente in terapia con un IMAO torna da una festa con un forte mal di testa nella parte posteriore del capo, rigidità del collo e palpitazioni. Che cosa deve fare per prima l'infermiere?

1. AControllare la pressione arteriosa e avvisare urgentemente il prescrittore
2. BDarle in anticipo la dose successiva di IMAO
3. CDarle una tazza di caffè forte per il mal di testa
4. DConsigliarle di sdraiarsi e di dormire fino a che passa