ATI Capstone Mental Health Remediation
1. A nurse is providing education about resources to a client struggling with illicit drug
addiction. Identify a
... [Show More] resource the nurse can provide to help the client find support with this
addiction.
a. 12 step program
b. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
c. Narcotics Anonymous
d. Gambler’s Anonymous
e. Family groups like Al-Anon or Ala-Teen.
2. The client states that she is going through a divorce and her anxiety is extremely high. The
nurse needs to assess the client’s ability to adapt and cope with this situation. What would this
includes?
a. Health status and functional abilities
b. Living arrangements and employability
c. Personality factors (ex. attitudes)
d. Client, caregiver and family assessments
e. Levels of information (ex. community programs)
f. Medication use and supplemental services
3. A nurse is completing a physical assessment on a child. What are three (3) potential signs of
neglect?
Common Psychiatric Medications
SSRIs: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. These medications include Citalopram
(Celexa), Fluoxetine (Prozac), or Sertraline (Zoloft). The client should avoid using St.
John’s Wort with these medications, and should eat a healthy diet while on these
medications.
TCAs: Tricyclic Antidepressants. Amitriptyline (Elavil) is an example. Anticholinergic
effects and orthostatic hypotension may occur.
MAOIs: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors. Phenelzine (Nardil) is an example.
Hypertensive crisis may occur with tyramine food ingestion, so care must be taken to avoid
these substances. Educate the client to avoid all medications until discussed with provider.
Atypical antidepressants. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is the most common example. Appetite
suppression is a common side-effect. Headache and dry mouth may be severe and client
should notify the provider if this occurs. Atypical antidepressants should not be used with
clients with seizure disorders.
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors. Common [Show Less]