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What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) - correct answer Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated - correct answer Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls - correct answer History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment...

When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________ wrong Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged. Collaborate is usually right. Delegate is usually wrong. Brainpower Read More ADPIER Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last. Lithium Normal 0.6-1.2 Lithium toxicity occurs at levels > 1.5 Signs of Lithium toxicity severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, heart p...

The purpose of the ANA's PMH Nsg: Scope and Standards of Practice is to: a. Define the role and actions for the NP b. Establish the legal authority for the prescription of psychotropic medications c. Define the legal statutes of the role of the PMHNP d. Define the differences between the physician role and the NP role a. Define the role and actions for the NP The trend in legal rulings on cases involving mental illness over the past 25 years has been to: A - Encourage juries to fin...

MOOD D/O: MDD CRITERIA A A. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Note: Do not include symptoms that are clearly attributable to another medical condition. 1. Depressed mood daily 2. Loss of pleasure of joy in activities/inerests 3. Significant weight loss/gain 4. insomnia/hypersomnia 5. fatig...

Pain and bloating after eating is caused by... delayed gastric emptying Medications that cause delayed gastric emptying? PPIs; ranitidine, famotidine, omeprazole What instructions should you give your patient if they are prescribed antacids/PPIs and psychotropics? Give medications at least 2 hours apart b/c antacids/PPIs decrease absorption of psychotropics Normal BMI range 18.5-25 Criteria for admission for ED bx: BMI <15; 25% total body weight loss in 3 mo...

denial refusal to admit or recognize problem or event- primitive defense mechanism projection taking one's own unacceptable qualities and attributing them to another- primitive defense mechanism regression reverting to patterns of behavior from earlier stage of developement- immature defense mechanism passive-aggression indirectly expressing anger- immature defense mechanism reaction formation taking up the opposite feeling to reduce anxiety- neurotic defense ...

Prostate, mammogram, lung, colorectal, and cervical cancer screenings are all listed under which medical coverage: Medicare Part B Medicare Part C Medicare Part A Medicare Part D Medicare Part B Which of the following populations has the highest rates of serious mental illnesses to include PTSD, MDD, Bipolar Disorder, and schizophrenia? College campuses Low-income urban areas Migrant workers Prisoners Prisoners The governing body responsible for the approval of new ...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Arta...

The purpose of the American Nurses Association's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is to a. Define the role and actions for the NP b. Establish the legal authority for the prescription of psychotropic medications c. Define the legal statutes of the role of the PMHNP d. Define the differences between the physician role and the NP role A. The ANAs Psych-Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice defines the role and actions of the nurse practition...

A 14-year-old patient has nonspecific complaints about pain in his or her legs. The physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory results are within normal limits except for a markedly elevated alkaline phosphatase level. The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner interprets the findings as normally occurring during a rapid adolescent growth spurt Laboratory findings for a patient with an alcohol use disorder indicate increased liver function values and: increased MCV and eleva...

Tarasoff Principle 1976 - duty to warn victims of potential harm from client Deontological Theory Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the act itself regardless of the consequences Brainpower Read More Teleological Theory Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the consequence or outcome Virtue ethics ethical theory that states actions are chosen based on the moral virtues (eg. honesty, courage, compass...