Question 1

What occurs with mania associated with bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varying degrees of sadness 
B)  Distinct episodes of elation 
C)  Suicide 
D)  Psychomotor retardation 
A)  Varying degrees of sadness 
B)  Distinct episodes of elation 
C)  Suicide 
D)  Psychomotor retardation

Question 2

A patient who is taking an MAOI to treat depression admits to eating pickled herring and cheese and drinking red wine.Which assessment finding alerts the nurse to a potential complication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Neck stiffness 
D)  Urinary retention 
A)  Constipation 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Neck stiffness 
D)  Urinary retention

Question 3

Which instruction(s)is/are most pertinent to include in the discharge teaching of a patient on lithium (Eskalith)who is being discharged?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "Persistent vomiting and profuse diarrhea are signs of toxicity and must be reported to the health care provider immediately." 
B)  "It is important to comply with schedules for blood tests to assess therapeutic levels." 
C)  "You should avoid foods such as Chianti wine and aged cheeses." 
D)  "The common adverse effects to expect, which are excessive nausea, anorexia, and abdominal cramps, tend to resolve." 
E)  "You will be gradually weaned off this medication."
F) "Take the medication with food or milk." 
A)  "Persistent vomiting and profuse diarrhea are signs of toxicity and must be reported to the health care provider immediately." 
B)  "It is important to comply with schedules for blood tests to assess therapeutic levels." 
C)  "You should avoid foods such as Chianti wine and aged cheeses." 
D)  "The common adverse effects to expect, which are excessive nausea, anorexia, and abdominal cramps, tend to resolve." 
E)  "You will be gradually weaned off this medication."
F) "Take the medication with food or milk."

Question 4

The nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed bupropion (Wellbutrin)for smoking cessation.Which statement by the patient would indicate the need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  "My dose will increase after 3 days." 
B)  "I should swallow this medication whole." 
C)  "If I have the urge to smoke, I will take more medication." 
D)  "I do not need to taper my dose when the drug is discontinued." 
A)  "My dose will increase after 3 days." 
B)  "I should swallow this medication whole." 
C)  "If I have the urge to smoke, I will take more medication." 
D)  "I do not need to taper my dose when the drug is discontinued."

Exam 16: Drugs Used for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

What occurs with mania associated with bipolar disorder?

A patient who is taking an MAOI to treat depression admits to eating pickled herring and cheese and drinking red wine.Which assessment finding alerts the nurse to a potential complication?

Which instruction(s)is/are most pertinent to include in the discharge teaching of a patient on lithium (Eskalith)who is being discharged?(Select all that apply.)

The nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed bupropion (Wellbutrin)for smoking cessation.Which statement by the patient would indicate the need for further teaching?

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