Question: A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following client behaviors should indicate to the nurse that he is making progress with treatment

Answer: Assisting another client to complete a menu, requesting a weekend pass to go home

Question: A client is in counseling for generalized anxiety and is prescribed buspirone (BuSpar) to control extreme restlessness and irritability. During client teaching about the medication, the nurse should inform the client that the most common side effect of BuSpar is

Answer: Drowsiness

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Answer: Liver function and hematology must be monitored regularly

Question: A depressed clie nt tells the nurse “I am too tired and depressed to attend group therapy today”. How should the nurse respond to the client

Answer: Attending group therapy, even if you’re tired, may help your depression

Question: A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed methadone (dolophine). The nurse should recognize that methadone maintenance can be effective drug replacement for individuals addicted to which of the following

Answer: Opiates

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Answer: Haloperidol (Haldol) at bed time

Question: A nurse is caring for a client admitted for alcohol detoxification. Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage alcohol withdrawal

Answer: Antianxiety agents

Question: A client has been admitted to the emergency department following rape. The nurse expects that the client may manifest symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. The nurse should be aware that this syndrome can best be described as which of the following

Answer: Re-experiencing the fear and hopelessness of the original trauma

Question: A home care nurse is speaking to a church on the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers disease. The nurse should conclude that a member of the group requires further teaching when she states that Alzheimers disease is characterized by which of the following

Answer: Acute confusion and inattention

Question: A nurse is required to report any suspected child abuse. Which of the following is the most important observation that a nurse can use as justification for reporting suspected abuse

Answer: There is inconsistency between the history and the injury