Užduočių lapas tema Psichikos sveikatos slauga su atsakymais

Kuris iš šių yra teigiamas šizofrenijos simptomas?

1. AKalbos skurdumas (alogija)
2. BNuobodus afektas
3. CKlausos haliucinacijos
4. DMotyvacijos stoka (avolicija)

Why are benzodiazepines used with caution in older adults?

1. AThey have no effect on the brain in older people
2. BThey cause rapid weight gain and diabetes in all older adults
3. CThey raise blood pressure to dangerous levels after a single dose
4. DThey increase the risk of confusion, falls and fractures

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. BOrientation
3. CJudgement
4. DPerception

A patient taking an antipsychotic is going on a summer day trip. What should the nurse teach?

1. AAvoid all fluids so that there is less need to find a toilet
2. BDrink enough fluids and avoid overheating, because the medicine can affect temperature control
3. CExercise as hard as possible in the heat to burn off the extra weight
4. DStop the medicine for the day so that it does not interact with the sunlight and cause a dangerous reaction

How should the nurse position herself when talking to an agitated patient?

1. AAt a safe distance, slightly to the side, with a clear exit available
2. BDirectly face to face, as close as possible, to show confidence
3. CBetween the patient and the wall, so the patient can leave easily
4. DBehind the patient and close to him, so that the patient does not feel threatened by eye contact

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 makes lamotrigine work faster, so the dose must be increased quickly
3. CThe two drugs together cause severe hair growth
4. DValproate raises lamotrigine levels, which increases the risk of a serious rash

A patient with depression and a family history of bipolar disorder started an antidepressant 2 weeks ago. He now sleeps 3 hours a night, talks rapidly and is spending large amounts of money. What should the nurse suspect?

1. ASerotonin syndrome caused by a high dose
2. BThe expected improvement in mood from the antidepressant
3. CA switch into mania or hypomania triggered by the antidepressant
4. DNormal relief and extra energy now that his depression has finally lifted after the treatment

A patient starting clozapine is being taught about blood tests. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll need regular blood tests for as long as I take clozapine."
2. B"After a few months I can stop having blood tests."
3. C"The tests are done because clozapine can lower my white cells."
4. D"If I get a sore throat or fever, I'll tell someone straight away."