Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

Which medicine may be used to treat moderate serotonin syndrome?

1. ATramadol
2. BPhenelzine
3. CCyproheptadine
4. DSertraline

To which drug class does donepezil belong?

1. ABenzodiazepines
2. BDopamine antagonists
3. CSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
4. DCholinesterase inhibitors

How is lithium mainly removed from the body?

1. ABy the kidneys, in the urine
2. BThrough the lungs, in the breath
3. CThrough the skin, in sweat only
4. DBy the liver, in the bile

Which statement about benzodiazepines in anxiety disorders is correct?

1. AThey are the preferred long-term treatment for generalised anxiety disorder
2. BThey give rapid relief but are generally used only short-term because of tolerance and dependence
3. CThey are safe to stop suddenly after many months of daily use
4. DThey take 4–6 weeks to have any effect on anxiety, like antidepressants

How does memantine work in Alzheimer's disease?

1. AIt blocks dopamine D₂ receptors
2. BIt blocks NMDA glutamate receptors
3. CIt inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine
4. DIt increases serotonin by blocking its reuptake

Quali segni sono tipici dell'astinenza da oppioidi?

1. ASonno profondo e stitichezza
2. BFebbre alta, rigidità a tubo di piombo e confusione entro un giorno dall'ultima dose
3. CSbadigli, naso che cola, pupille dilatate, pelle d'oca e diarrea
4. DPupille puntiformi e respiro lento

A nurse realises she has given a patient another patient's olanzapine dose. What should she do first?

1. AFill in an incident report before checking the patient
2. BSay nothing, because one dose will not cause harm
3. CGive the patient his own prescribed medicine as well, to stay on schedule
4. DAssess the patient, including his vital signs and level of sedation

A woman taking carbamazepine for bipolar disorder uses an oral contraceptive pill. What should the nurse teach?

1. ACarbamazepine can make the pill less effective, so she should discuss contraception with the prescriber
2. BThe two drugs do not interact in any way
3. CCarbamazepine increases the effect of the pill, so she can take it every other day
4. DShe should take the pill and the carbamazepine at exactly the same time each day so that both of them stay fully effective