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A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Answers : Response Feedback: PCP Alcohol Methylphenidate Caffeine Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize...

A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Answers : Response Feedback: PCP Alcohol Methylphenidate Caffeine Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize...

NUR 2488 Mental Health exam 1 Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of car e for a patient living in the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will: a. deny suicidal ideation. b. report a sense of well-being. c. take medications as prescribed. d. attend clinic appointments on time. ANS: B 2. In the shift-change report, an ...

A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Answers : Response Feedback: PCP Alcohol Methylphenidate Caffeine Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize the effects of cocaine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine, methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD) and the illegal drug PCP are also stimulating and would only exacerbate the effects of cocaine. • Question ...

A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Answers : Response Feedback: PCP Alcohol Methylphenidate Caffeine Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize the effects of cocaine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine, methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD) and the illegal drug PCP are also stimulating and would only exacerbate the effects o...

NUR 2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL EXAM KEY CONCEPTS

NUR 2488 Mental Health Nursing Final Exam Key Concepts Introduction in Psychiatric Nursing Basic Brain Anatomy- what do the different part of brain control? Hypothalamus? Neurons/ synapse- pg. 51 Hypothalamus: Regulates temperature, blood pressure, perspiration, libido, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms, such as sleep and wakefulness. Hypothalamic neurohormones, often called releasing hormones, direct the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland. Neurons: The brain i...

NUR 2488 / NUR2488 Mental Health Exam 1 | Rated A | Questions and Answers | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College 1. Venlafaxine (Effexor) exerts its antidepressant effect by selectively blocking the reuptake of: - Serotonin and norepinephrine 2. The nurse administers each of the following drugs to various patients. The patient who should be most carefully assessed for fluid and electrolyte imbalances is the one receiving - lithium 3. Which drug group calls for nursing assessme...

NUR 2488 / NUR2488 Mental Health Exam 1 Review | Highly Rated Guide | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College  Sullivan Infancy Stage - birth to 1 and 1/2; mother figure is the source of tension relief, the goal is biological satisfaction and psychological security; learn to count on others for security  Sullivan Childhood Stage - 1 and 1/2 to 6 years old; beginning to develop self-esteem; learning to delay satisfaction of wishes with relative comfort  Sullivan Juvenile ...

NUR 2488 / NUR2488 Mental Health Exam 1 Study Guide | Rated A | Latest 2020 / 2021 | Rasmussen College 1. Role of neurotransmitters as related disorders:  Dopamine  Increase: o Schizophrenia o Mania  Decrease: o Parkinson's disease o Depression  Functions: o Fine muscle movement o Integration of emotions and thoughts o Decision making o Stimulates hypothalamus to release hormones (sex, thyroid, adrenal)  Serotonin  Increase: o Anxiety states  Decrease:...