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Which of the following is a contraindication to benzodiazepines? a. Acute alcohol intoxication b. Acute narrow angle glaucoma c. Psychosis d. All the above - a. Acute alcohol intoxication In the pharmacological treatment of psychosis, when antipsychotics are administered, which block dopamine, a secondary effect is blocking in another tract, which causes potential prolactin problems, such as gynecomastia in males. This tract is the: a. mesolimbic b. tuberoinfundibular c. nigrostrial do...

CAGE - items responses are scored either 1 or 0. A score 2 or higher is considered clinically significant OCD - obsessive thoughts interfere with your daily life -are you concern about things being contaminated, keeping things in perfect order -do you feel driven to perform certain acts over and over again? -have unwanted images or thought that you cant seem to get out of your head layman's explanation of mental illness - Abnormal functioning of neurotransmitters. Neuroanatomical differe...

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 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, compassion, wisdom, gratitude, self-respect...

Conrad, a 26-year-old male, is being treated for cuts after being arrested for breaking the windows in the home of his girlfriend, who has just told him that they are through. He has a history of having been physically abused by his father, setting fires as a child, treatment for substance abuse, and arrest for stealing a car. Which of the following personality disorders might the clinician consider? Question 1 options:a) Narcissistic b) Paranoid c) Antisocial d) Histrionic - Antisoc...

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) - relaxation muscle prior to DBT Greatest patient at risk for Violence - Substance abuse EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing What is dissemination? - Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? - M...

PMHNP Exam Reported Questions images, pmhnp DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) - relaxation muscle prior to DBT Greatest patient at risk for Violence - Substance abuse EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing What is dissemination? - Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person review...

What is dissemination? - Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? - Moderate cognitive impairment What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system? - Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's What do BCP's do to Lamictal? - Inducer - will lower dose of Lamictal What is a Type I research error?...

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 find de...

Mnemonic for Personality Disorders Antisocial - CORRUPT - Cluster B Conformity Obligations Ignored Reckless Disregard for safety (self & others) Remorse Hacking Underhanded Planning Insufficient Temper Tests used in ruling out BULIMIA - C - serum Ca2+ U - Urinalysis B - BUN S - Serum Glucose x5 signs of Anorexia and if the patient has reached a hibernation state expect to see ___ - Bradycardia Pigmentation of the chest Distended ABD Amenorrhea Peripheral Edema Hypothermia Rep...

What is the introduction phase of the nurse-client relationship? - Creates a trusting environment, establishing professional boundaries, establishing length of anticipated interaction, providing diagnostic evaluation, and setting mutually agreed-upon treatment objectives What is the working phase of the nurse-client relationship? - Clarifying client objectives and mutually set goals, implementing a treatment plan, monitoring health, undertaking preventative health care, measuring and evalua...