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Nexus Nursing-Major Depression
Nexus Nursing-Major Depression
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Test your basic knowledge on depression and antidepressant medications.
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1
Which reaction should a pt be cautioned about when on an MAOI if the diet includes tyramine?
Heartblock
Urinary retention
Hypertensive crisis
Seizures
Dehydration
Respiratory arrest
2
Depression should be considered to be feelings of anger, anxiety, resentfulness, and worthlessness turn towards self
False
True
3
Which of the following assessments should be completed before a patient starts taking imipramine (Tofranil)?
Creatinine
Thyroid scan
Urine sample for WBC's
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
4
The patient that has been prescribed an MAOI may safetly eat which type of food item? Select all that apply:
Pickled eggs
Nuts
Aged cheese
Red wine
Grain cereals
Pepperoni
5
What is an appropriate nursing action for the patient that is severely depressed and withdrawn? Select all that apply:
Avoid platitutes
Listen for covert messages
Use simple, concrete words
Tell the pt that things will get better
Encourage the pt to snap out of it
Allow time for the patient to respond
6
The pt is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). The nurse should include which of the following in the teaching plan?
This medication increases appetite and causes weight gain
It may take several weeks before he starts to feel better
This medication causes lightheadedness and dizziness when arising
Feelings of depression should be minimized immediately
7
A 72 yo pt states that he feels tired all of the time and is having trouble sleeping and thinking. Which action is best?
Refer him to the healthcare provider
Teach that this is the normal aging process
Assess the mental status & health history
Tell him to suck it up
Refer him to a senior citizen's support group
8
What are the cognitive distortions that may result in a negative self-perception? Select all that apply:
Overgeneralizations
Self-blame
Mind reading
Discounting positive attributes
Self preservation
self-motivation
9
In order to be legally commited, the patient would have to most likely exhibit what?
Attempt to harm self or others
Clinical manifestations of major depression
Psychosis
Inability to pay for private treatment
Threatening remarks to friends, family, or coworkers
10
During commitment to a psych facility, the pt loses the right to vote and make a will or any legally binding contract:
False
True
