Final Exam: PRN 1562/ PRN1562 (Latest
2023/2024 Update) Principles of Mental
Health Nursing Exam Review| Complete
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ADHD is defined as
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- Issues with following rules, paying attention, easily distracted, forgetful, impaired time
management
- CNS stimulants for treatment (give early in day to avoid insomnia, lack of appetite, headache)
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder is defined as? (more to authority figure)
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- Characterized by angry/irritable mood
- Defiant Behavior
- At least 6 months
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Intermittent Explosive Disorder is defined as?
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- Anger outburst disproportionate to event.
- Typically, destruction of property- not physical harm.
Symptom control if given medication
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Nursing Priority for Treatment focus: Behavior Disorders
Answer:
Behavior Modifications
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Psychotic is defined as?
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associated with schizophrenia
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Prodromal Phase is defined as? (before first psychotic episode):
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- changes in premorbid levels of functioning (they begin to decline in basic ADLs)
- Lasts until first psychotic episode
QUESTION
Psychotic acute phase includes?
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-Active symptoms of disorder
- Usually requires hospitalization
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Psychotic Stabilization Phase includes?
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- Medical Rule Out
- Begin Medication Regimen
- Focus on Safety
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Psychotic Maintenance Phase includes?
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- Medication compliance
- Family Education
- Residual Symptoms
- Focus on relapse prevention
QUESTION
positive Psychotic symptoms are defined as? (considering it "adding" to the person)
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delusions and hallucinations
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Hallucinations include
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all 5 senses:
auditory
visual
olfactory (smelling)
Tactile (touch)
Gustatory (taste)
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Delusions are defined as
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false beliefs, often of persecution or grandeur, that may accompany psychotic disorders
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Priority Nursing considerations for Hallucinations and Delusion
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- Present Reality
- Safety
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What are the four Psychotic Negative symptoms? (consider it "taking away" something from the [Show Less]