Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which side effects are typical of mirtazapine?

  1. APriapism and a dry cough
  2. BInsomnia, agitation and weight loss
  3. CSedation and increased appetite with weight gain
  4. DHigh blood pressure and tremor
2.Easy

Bupropion is used as an antidepressant in some countries, such as the US. What else is it commonly used for?

  1. AReversing opioid overdose
  2. BTreating acute mania
  3. CTreating alcohol withdrawal seizures
  4. DHelping people stop smoking
3.Easy

A patient says, "If I don't get top marks, I'm a complete failure." Which cognitive distortion is this?

  1. ACatastrophising
  2. BMind reading
  3. CPersonalisation
  4. DAll-or-nothing thinking
4.Medium

A patient stopped paroxetine suddenly a few days ago. She now has dizziness, irritability, flu-like symptoms and brief "electric shock" feelings. What is the most likely cause?

  1. AAntidepressant discontinuation syndrome
  2. BSerotonin syndrome
  3. CNeuroleptic malignant syndrome
  4. DA relapse of her depression into a severe psychotic depression
5.Medium

Which information is essential when documenting the use of physical restraint?

  1. AThe reason for it, alternatives tried, start and end times, and the observations made
  2. BOnly the time the restraint started and the name of the nurse in charge of the shift
  3. CThe full names of the other patients who saw the incident
  4. DThe nurse's personal opinion of the patient's character and attitude
6.Medium

What advice about salt and fluid should a patient taking lithium receive?

  1. AFollow a strict low-salt diet and drink as little fluid as possible, especially in hot weather
  2. BKeep a steady, normal salt intake and drink enough fluid, especially in hot weather or illness
  3. CTake salt tablets daily
  4. DDrink as little water as possible
7.Hard

An 8-year-old with separation anxiety disorder has missed two weeks of school. What is the most helpful approach?

  1. ATell him that he is being silly and must go
  2. BAllow him to stay at home until he wants to go back
  3. CLet a parent stay with him in class every day for the rest of the year
  4. DSupport a gradual, planned return to school with a consistent goodbye routine
8.Hard

A patient who took a high-dose benzodiazepine daily for a year tells you she stopped it suddenly 2 days ago. What is the main risk?

  1. AWeight gain
  2. BWithdrawal seizures
  3. CHypoglycaemia
  4. DHair loss

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Sedation and increased appetite with weight gain
  2. 2. D · Helping people stop smoking
  3. 3. D · All-or-nothing thinking
  4. 4. A · Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome
  5. 5. A · The reason for it, alternatives tried, start and end times, and the observations made
  6. 6. B · Keep a steady, normal salt intake and drink enough fluid, especially in hot weather or illness
  7. 7. D · Support a gradual, planned return to school with a consistent goodbye routine
  8. 8. B · Withdrawal seizures

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