Werkblad Psychiatrische verpleegkunde met antwoorden

Why are benzodiazepines used with caution in older adults?

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

Iemand met sterke vijandige gevoelens jegens een buurman is overdreven vriendelijk en gul tegenover hem. Welk afweermechanisme is dit?

1. ACompensatie
2. BReactieformatie
3. CVerplaatsing
4. DOntkenning

Which personality disorders belong to Cluster C, the "anxious or fearful" cluster?

1. AAntisocial, borderline, histrionic and narcissistic
2. BAvoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive
3. CParanoid, schizoid and schizotypal
4. DHistrionic, dependent and schizoid

Which side effects should the nurse monitor for in a patient starting donepezil?

1. ADry mouth, constipation and urinary retention
2. BWeight gain and high blood glucose
3. CNausea, diarrhoea and a slow heart rate
4. DTremor, thirst and passing large amounts of urine

When is the risk of suicide particularly high for patients after psychiatric inpatient care?

1. AThere is no change in risk after discharge
2. BOnly after one year at home
3. CIn the first weeks after discharge
4. DOnly while the patient is asleep in hospital

In the termination phase of the nurse–patient relationship, which behaviour is common and should be expected?

1. AThe patient asks for the relationship to start again from the beginning
2. BThe patient may show anger, sadness or a return of earlier symptoms
3. CThe patient finally begins to share their problems for the first time
4. DThe patient always feels relieved and shows no feelings

The nurse receives handover for four patients. Which patient should she see first?

1. AA newly admitted man with depression who says he has given away his dog and written letters to his children
2. BA woman with bipolar disorder who wants to talk about her discharge plans for next week
3. CA man with schizophrenia who is asking for his PRN laxative
4. DA woman with anorexia nervosa who is due to be weighed and have her blood taken in two hours

An 82-year-old started amitriptyline last week. Which finding is most concerning?

1. ANew confusion and difficulty passing urine
2. BMild constipation that responds to extra fluids and fibre in the diet
3. CFeeling a little drowsy in the evening
4. DA slightly dry mouth