Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

Anticholinergic drugs such as benztropine or procyclidine are given to patients taking antipsychotics to treat which problem?

1. ARaised prolactin and breast enlargement
2. BExtrapyramidal side effects such as dystonia and pseudoparkinsonism
3. CLow white blood cell count
4. DWeight gain and raised blood glucose

Un paziente a cui è appena stato diagnosticato un cancro dice: "I risultati degli esami devono essere sbagliati; io sto bene." Di quale meccanismo di difesa si tratta?

1. ANegazione
2. BSpostamento
3. CSublimazione
4. DProiezione

Which medicine is commonly used to treat antipsychotic-induced akathisia?

1. ABupropion
2. BPropranolol
3. CHaloperidol
4. DLithium

What should a patient starting zolpidem for insomnia be taught to report?

1. AFeeling slightly more rested and alert the next morning than before starting the medicine
2. BDoing things while not fully awake, such as sleepwalking or driving, with no memory of it
3. CFeeling sleepy about 30 minutes after taking it at bedtime
4. DSleeping through the night without waking up

Which treatment is recommended first-line for chronic insomnia in adults?

1. ACognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
2. BStaying in bed for longer each morning
3. CDrinking alcohol in the evening to fall asleep
4. DLong-term daily benzodiazepines

How should a patient with anorexia nervosa be weighed in hospital?

1. AAt the same time, on the same scale, in a gown, after emptying the bladder
2. BOnly when she asks to be weighed, to respect her wishes
3. CAt a different time each day so that she cannot prepare for it
4. DIn her own clothes and shoes after breakfast, so that she feels more comfortable

A 20-year-old recovering from a first episode of psychosis smokes cannabis every day. What should the nurse include in teaching?

1. ACannabis has no effect on mental health
2. BCannabis protects against psychosis and can replace his medicine
3. CCannabis use increases the risk of psychotic symptoms returning
4. DSmoking more cannabis will help him sleep and prevent relapse

A behaviour plan states that staff will no longer give attention to a child's tantrums but will praise calm behaviour. For the first few days, the tantrums become worse. What does this most likely show?

1. AThat the tantrums are caused by a physical illness
2. BThat the plan has failed and should be stopped immediately
3. CAn extinction burst, which is expected before the behaviour decreases
4. DThat the child needs firm punishment for each tantrum instead