Module 4 Flashcards
what time should methylphenidate be given?
before 4pm
what type of medication is atomoxetine? what does it increase the risk for?
- SNRI
- increase risk for SI
how should cardiac abnormalities be tested for prior to initiating methylphenidate?
EKG
what does a child having the ability to interpret reality appropriately indicate?
good mental health
what 2 types of surgeries are common causes of delirium?
- cardiac
-orthopedic
who is at a greater risk for hyponatremia while taking SSRIs?
older adults
what are 4 goals related to anorexia nervosa?
- client verbalizes importance of adequate nutrition
- acknowledges that their perception of self as “fat” was wrong
- achieve desired weight
which eating disorder is implicated in a patient with callouses on back of knuckles, dental erosions, parotid gland enlargement, metabolic acidosis and mouth ulcers?
bulimia nervosa
what type of response to stress is unhealthy or harmful, such as smoking, drug abuse and gambling?
maladaptive responses
what are the focuses of care with a client who has stress/trauma during a crisis?
-remain w/them
- encourage discussion of events
- administer prazosin to prevent nightmares
which neurotransmitter causes hyperarousal and anxiety?
low GABA
which personality disorders are part of cluster B and have characteristics that are dramatic, emotional, erratic and wild?
BANCH
- Borderline
- Antisocial
- Narcissistic
- Cluster B
- Histrionic
which medication given for behaviors related to autism may cause weight gain, diabetes and dyslipidemia?
risperidone
what should the nurse say to a client who is using manipulation to gain access to the smoking area?
tell them that you are going to review the consequences of their actions
