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GNRS 584 MH FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers (100% Correct) Latest Fall 2025/26.
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Risk Factors Genes — parents may pass down some personality traits to their children. Sometimes these traits are called your temperament. Environment — This includes your surroundings, events that have happened to the client and around them, and relationships and patterns of interactions with family members and others. Medications
monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of what? A. hypotensive shock. B. hypertensive crisis. Intense vasocontrictive C. cardiac dysrhythmia. D. cardiogenic shock.
14. The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of ã- aminobutyric acid (GABA). Which effect would be expected? A. Reduced anxiety (reduce nuero ecit+ calms them down) B. Improved memory C. More organized thinking D. Fewer sensory perceptual alterations 15. A nurse would anticipate that treatment for a client with memory difficulties might include medications designed to do what? A. inhibit GABA. B. prevent destruction of acetylcholine. (ACH-memory=ALZ) C. reduce serotonin metabolism. D. increase dopamine activity. 16. The therapeutic action of neurotransmitter inhibitors that block reuptake bring about what response? A. decreased concentration of the blocked neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. B. increased concentration of the blocked neurotransmitter in the synaptic gap. (reupatke) C. destruction of receptor sites specific to the blocked neurotransmitter. D. limbic system stimulation. 17. A client taking medication for mental illness develops restlessness and an uncontrollable need to be in motion. Which drug action causes these symptoms to develop? A. Anticholinergic effects - dry mouth /burred vision DRY DRY DRY B. Dopamine-blocking effects (movement) C. Endocrine-stimulating effects D. Ability to stimulate spinal nerves 18. A drug causes muscarinic receptor blockade. The nurse will assess the client for what side effect? A. dry mouth. (Anticholinergic) B. gynecomastia. C. pseudoparkinsonism. D. orthostatic hypotension. 19. A client begins therapy with a phenothiazine medication. What teaching should the nurse provide related to the drug’s strong dopaminergic effect? A. Chew sugarless gum. B. Increase dietary fiber.
C. Arise slowly from bed. D. Report changes in muscle movement. ( phenothiazine Block dopamine)
20. A nurse can anticipate anticholinergic effects are likely when a client is prescribed which medication? - FIND ANSWER - Tricyclic antidepressant A. lithium. B. buspirone. C. imipramine. D. risperidone. 21. Which instruction has priority when teaching a client about clozapine? A. “Avoid unprotected sex.” B. “Report sore throat and fever immediately.” C. “Reduce foods high in polyunsaturated fats.” D. “Use over-the-counter preparations for rashes.”
30. A nurse prepares to administer a scheduled intramuscular (IM) injection of an antipsychotic medication to an out-patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. As the nurse swabs the site, the client shouts, “Stop! I don’t want to take that medicine anymore. I hate the side effects.” What is the nurse’s best action? A. Assemble other staff for a show of force and proceed with the injection, using restraint if necessary. B. Stop the medication administration procedure and say to the client, “Tell me more about the side effects you’ve been having.” C. Proceed with the injection but explain to the client that there are medications that will help reduce the unpleasant side effects. D. Say to the client, “Since I’ve already drawn the medication in the syringe, I’m required to give it, but let’s talk to the doctor about delaying next month’s dose.” 31. An older adult is prescribed digoxin and hydrochlorothiazide daily as well as lorazepam as needed for anxiety. Over 2 days, the client developed confusion, slurred speech, an unsteady gait, and fluctuating levels of orientation. What is the most likely reason for the client’s change in mental status? A. Drug actions and interactions B. Benzodiazepine withdrawal C. Hypotensive episodes D. Renal failure 32. What action should the nurse take on learning that a manic client’s serum lithium level is 1.8 mEq/L? A. Withhold medication and notify the physician. B. Continue to administer medication as ordered. C. Advise the client to limit fluids for 12 hours. D. Advise the client to curtail salt intake for 24 hours. Questions from Class:
following core morbidities should the nurse anticipate when reviewing the client's medical record?