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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Review Questions

Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingReview Questions

Review Questions

1 .
What is the term for the body of the neuron?
  1. synapse
  2. soma
  3. axon
  4. dendrite
2 .
What are the components of the central nervous system?
  1. brain and spinal cord
  2. brain and peripheral nerves
  3. peripheral nerves and spinal cord
  4. spinal nerves and spinal cord
3 .
What is the function of a Schwann cell?
  1. building new synapses
  2. providing scaffolding
  3. innervating the CNS
  4. providing insulation
4 .
Decrease in norepinephrine is responsible for ________.
  1. awake states
  2. increased focus
  3. less pain
  4. depression
5 .
Dopamine is responsible for ________.
  1. pain
  2. reward and motivation
  3. sensory perception
  4. sleep
6 .
What is GABA?
  1. major inhibitory neurotransmitter
  2. major excitatory neurotransmitter
  3. major monoamine
  4. major hormone
7 .
What are endorphins and enkephalins?
  1. alpha receptors
  2. histamines
  3. neuropeptides
  4. amino acids
8 .
What medication is an antidepressant?
  1. a. alprazolam
  2. zolpidem
  3. guanfacine
  4. vilazodone
9 .
What is a dangerous adverse event from a tricyclic antidepressant?
  1. lethality in overdose
  2. extrapyramidal symptoms
  3. potential for dependence
  4. discontinuation syndrome
10 .
What is the therapeutic range for lithium?
  1. 0.2 to 0.6 mEq/L
  2. 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L
  3. 0.9 to 1.5 mEq/L
  4. 1.2 to 1.5 mEq/L
11 .
What should be avoided when taking a MAO inhibitor?
  1. sumatriptan
  2. ibuprofen
  3. vitamin C
  4. carrots
12 .
What is a sign of dystonia?
  1. shuffling gait
  2. high fever
  3. neck spasms
  4. restlessness
13 .
What side effect of medical treatment is a medical emergency?
  1. discontinuation syndrome
  2. neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  3. akathisia
  4. dyskinesia
14 .
What are signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity?
  1. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors
  2. high fever, neck contusions
  3. restlessness, shuffling gait
  4. lightheadedness
15 .
What medications cause life-threatening complications when discontinued abruptly?
  1. antidepressants
  2. antipsychotics
  3. stimulants
  4. benzodiazepines
16 .
What is a characteristic of TMS?
  1. It is a nasal spray.
  2. It is done in the client’s home.
  3. It causes dissociation.
  4. It is indicated for depression.
17 .
What is a contraindication for TMS?
  1. history of seizures
  2. history of eating disorder
  3. history of panic disorder
  4. history of liver cancer
18 .
What is a side effect of esketamine?
  1. hypertension
  2. panic
  3. suicidality
  4. hypotension
19 .
What condition can be treated with virtual reality?
  1. PTSD
  2. psychosis
  3. mania
  4. hypomania
20 .
What is a limitation for telemental health?
  1. living in a rural area
  2. living in the city
  3. lack of internet
  4. lack of television
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