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NUR 310 Final Exam Review Questions, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive review of the key topics and concepts covered in the nur 310 final exam. It includes a wide range of questions and answers related to various mental health disorders, their symptoms, treatments, and management. Topics such as serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, lithium toxicity, delirium, dementia, depression, adhd, tourette's syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, gender dysphoria, anorexia nervosa, tardive dyskinesia, metabolic syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, benzodiazepine withdrawal, and more. The detailed explanations and correct answers make this document a valuable resource for nursing students preparing for their final exam in nur 310.

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NUR 310 Final Exam Review Questions
with correct answers
Serotonin syndrome symptoms - correct answer -flu-like, nightmares, tremors, poor concentration,
anxiety, confusion, tachycardia, muscle abnormalities
what condition does a pt risk when taking tyramine rich foods with MAOIs? - correct answer -
hypertensive crisis
syndrome associated with beginning antipsychotics. Involves dramatic change in consciousness - correct
answer -Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
black box for atypical antipsychotics - correct answer -high mortality for elderly dementia patients
early lithium toxicity symptoms - correct answer -N/V/D, thirst, polyuria, slurred speech, fine tremor,
weakness
delirium vs dementia - correct answer -delirium is acute, dementia is progressive
pt presents with sudden onset confusion, disorientation, and sleep disturbances. What condition do you
suspect? - correct answer -Delirium
most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in elderly - correct answer -depression
3 D's for elderly patients - correct answer -depression, dementia, delirium
class of antidepressants avoided in elderly patients - correct answer -tricyclics
Pt presents with the following: specific proteins in the brain, visual hallucinations, Parkinsonian features.
What do you suspect? - correct answer -Lewy Body Disease
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Serotonin syndrome symptoms - correct answer -flu-like, nightmares, tremors, poor concentration, anxiety, confusion, tachycardia, muscle abnormalities what condition does a pt risk when taking tyramine rich foods with MAOIs? - correct answer - hypertensive crisis syndrome associated with beginning antipsychotics. Involves dramatic change in consciousness - correct answer -Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome black box for atypical antipsychotics - correct answer -high mortality for elderly dementia patients early lithium toxicity symptoms - correct answer -N/V/D, thirst, polyuria, slurred speech, fine tremor, weakness delirium vs dementia - correct answer -delirium is acute, dementia is progressive pt presents with sudden onset confusion, disorientation, and sleep disturbances. What condition do you suspect? - correct answer -Delirium most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in elderly - correct answer -depression 3 D's for elderly patients - correct answer -depression, dementia, delirium class of antidepressants avoided in elderly patients - correct answer -tricyclics Pt presents with the following: specific proteins in the brain, visual hallucinations, Parkinsonian features. What do you suspect? - correct answer -Lewy Body Disease

HTN, cerebral emboli and cerebral thrombosis may lead to - correct answer -Vascular NCD CNS stimulants for ADHD treatment adverse effects - correct answer -tachycardia, anorexia, insomnia, weight loss childhood psychiatric disorder in which the rights of other are consistently violated - correct answer - conduct disorder some symptoms of this disorder include communication impairment and restrictive, repetitive behaviors

  • correct answer -Autism spectrum disorder before beginning ADHD treatment, these two common comorbidities should be treated - correct answer -substance abuse disorder and bipolar 2 classes of meds used to treat Tourette's tics - correct answer -antihypertensives and antipsychotics induction of a generalized seizure for therapeutic treatment - correct answer -electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) The focus of treatment using this type of treatment using this type of psychotherapy is on the modification of distorted cognitions and maladaptive cognitions and maladaptive behaviors - correct answer -Cognitive therapy desensitization therapy - correct answer -technique used to overcome phobias through progressive exposure therapy that alters the pt's environment - correct answer -milieu therapy type of therapy most often used for those with borderline personality disorder - correct answer - dialectical behavioral therapy

2 meds approved for treatment of ASD - correct answer -Risperidone, Aripiprazole gender more often diagnosed with ADHD - correct answer -boys ADHD 3 subtypes - correct answer -inattentive hyperactive combination ADHD environmental influences - correct answer -environmental lead dietary factors (dyes, additives) ADHD symptoms - correct answer -impulsivity, difficulty with age-appropriate tasks, distractibility, limited attention span, interpersonal difficulty, restlessnes 5 common ADHD comorbidities - correct answer -oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder anxiety depression bipolar substance abuse disorder primary class of ADHD meds - correct answer -CNS stimulants 2 hallmarks of Tourette's - correct answer -vocal and motor tics perinatal predisposing factors of Tourette's - correct answer -maternal drinking during pregnancy low birth weight infection childbirth complications

Echolalia - correct answer -automatic repetition of what others say Palilalia - correct answer -repeating words or sounds over and over 2 classes of Tourette's meds use in conjunction with therapy? - correct answer -Alpha agonist antihypertensives antipsychotics 4 specific meds for Tourette's - correct answer -clonidine Intuniv (guanfacine) Haldol pimozide Oppositional Defiant Disorder characteristics - correct answer -persistent angry mood and defiant behavior that impairs social and interpersonal success is Oppositional Defiant Disorder influenced more by genetics or psychosocial factors? - correct answer - psychosocial: power struggle between parents and child Conduct Disorder - correct answer -patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated 2 major types of conduct disorder by onset - correct answer -childhood-onset adolescent-onset conduct disorder presents similarly to what adult diagnosis? - correct answer -antisocial personality disorder 3 childhood diagnosed disorders classified as disruptive - correct answer -ADHD

essential pt teaching for benzos - correct answer -don't stop abruptly 3 reasons for IVC - correct answer -suicidal homicidal severe psychosis describe transference - correct answer -pt projects previous experiences onto healthcare worker, provoking an emotional response in the pt describe countertransference - correct answer -healthcare worker projects previous experiences onto pt, provoking an emotional response in the healthcare worker how does Lewy body dementia differ from Alzheimer's? - correct answer -LBD has inconsistent changes in cognition and alertness from day to day, and is often accompanied with visual hallucinations. LBD also leads to more neuromuscular changes when is a nurse required to break confidentiality? - correct answer -if the pt directly threatens another individual or themself with harm what determines when withdrawal symptoms occur? - correct answer -drug half-life key symptoms of opioid withdrawal - correct answer -wet (runny nose, lacrimation, sweating), pain (muscle aches, cramps), diarrhea, insomnia, fever antidepressant withdrawal symptoms (FINISH) - correct answer -Flu-like symptoms Insomnia Nausea Imbalance Sensory disturbances Hyper-arousal