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NCLEX PN Review - Mental

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Example of Obsession is:   pt checks his belongings over and over again  
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One sign of Anorexia Nervosa is:   hypotension  
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Bipolar pt stopped taking lithium 2 wks ago: SS is   restlessness  
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Bipolar disorder, Manic phase:   unpredictible with angry outbursts  
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SS of bipolar disorder   flights of ideas, restlessness & delusions of grandeur  
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Bipolar disorder: if challenged, expect   erratic & unpredictible behavior  
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Phobia: do not force pt to:   face phobic object or situation, risk of panic  
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SS of alcohol withdrawel:   tachycardia, disorientation, confusion, agitation, inability to sleep  
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Early ss of alcohol withdrawel   perceptual disorder  
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dystonia is:   jerking movements of head & neck  
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ss opioid withdrawel:   flushing, piloeration, N/V,abdominal cramps, lacrimation & rhinorrhea  
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Alcohol detox drug is   Librium (chlordiaze poride)  
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Librium - chlordiaze poride classification?   tranqualizer  
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Alcohol detox-early withdrawel __ days from last drink:   withdrawel is in 1-2 days (may be as early as 6 hours)from last drink  
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Manipulative behavior is a   personality disorder  
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In cases of Manipulative behavior: N should use:   verbal reinforcement when pt functions within rules  
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Schizophrenia (catatonic type) negative pt - N should:   tell pt what to do specifically & concisely  
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When may N use restraints:   as a last resort with Dr approval & check agency policy  
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Obsession: Define   a recurrent, persistant & intrusive thought  
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Compulsion: Define   drive to perform recurrent, persistant & repetitive actions  
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In acute manic state - N actions:   reduce stimulation; set limits;  
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panic attacks TX is   anti anxiety drugs help w/SS  
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panic-common SS   fear of losing mind  
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schizophrenia hints:   family can get help, support service are available; environment is important  
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bipolar dz is   rapid mood changes from elation to depression  
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Do not mix drugs & alcohol with   aspirin, anti-histamines & sedatives  
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post traumatic stress dz: pt   relives event thru dreams and recollections  
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post traumatic stress dz SS:   hyper alertness, sleep problems, exaggerated startle, survival guilt & memory impairment  
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amphetamine overdose SS   tension, irritability, diarrhea  
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amphetamines are a nervous system   stimulant subject to abuse because it produces wakefullness & euphioria  
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Amphetamine use - what body response?   stimulates norepinephrine & increases heart rate and blood flow  
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Somatoform pain dz:   real to pt BUT no organic cause found  
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opiate abuse SS   agitation, slurred speech, constructed pupils & euphoria  
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stress & anxiety - most common SS   diarrhea most common symptom  
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overdose anti anxiety meds:   emotional liability, euphoria & impaired memory  
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When may a N force meds on pt?   only if danger to self or others  
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Suicide ? to ask if suspect posibility:   How do you think you would kill yourself?  
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Pt is afraid to leave home & has a:   persistant intrusive image that seems senseless to the pt  
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N/V & diarrhea indicate which substance abuse:   opioids  
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Bulimia Nervosa is a   maladaptive coping respones to stress issues  
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Bulimia Nervosa-Pt will:   overeat and vomit  
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N must watch bulimia pt for   1 hour and monitor ins & outs & appetite  
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Bulimia involves serious problem with   weight loss  
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Inital goal of bulimia pt:   ID anxiety cause & learn new coping skills  
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Classic Bulimia Nervosa is   binge and purge  
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Anorexia nervosa pt:   uses food to control anxiety to the point of self destruction  
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Anorexia pt-highest priority is:   basic nutritional needs  
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Anorexia nervosa care plan:   relate the pts concern for health & desire to help pt make healthy decisions  
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Parents role in anorexia:   controlling and over protective  
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Anorexia- care plan also has:   strict eating plan, monitor weight & meals (no privacy),limit & supervise exercise  
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Classis anorexia pt profile:   low self esteem, perfectionest, work for all A's,  
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Anorexia characteristic behavior:   constant dieting  
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Anorexia SS:   associative hypotension, reduced metabolism, produces bradycardia & cold extremities, lanugo may cover face, sholders & extremities  
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Lanugo is   solf, downlike hair  
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hypochrondriasis   a hypo kon dri ac  
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hyprchrondriasis-pt who   is preoccupied w/having a serious DZ.  
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