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Question 1 of 5

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has been prescribed an antidepressant. The nurse should monitor for which of the following side effects?

A. Increased energy and insomnia.

B. Decreased appetite and weight loss.

C. Dizziness and confusion.

D. Increased suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Question 2 of 5

A patient reports, 'I am overwhelmed by stress.' Which question by the nurse would be most important to use in the initial assessment of this patient?

A. Tell me about your family history. Do you have any relatives who have problems with stress?'

B. Tell me about your exercise. How much activity do you typically get in a day?'

C. Tell me about the kinds of things you do to reduce or cope with your stress.'

D. Stress can interfere with sleep. How much did you sleep last night?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tell me about the kinds of things you do to reduce or cope with your stress.'

Question 3 of 5

A patient states, "I feel detached and weird all the time. It is as though I am looking at life through a cloudy window. Everything seems unreal. It really messes up things at work and school." This scenario is most suggestive of which health problem?

A. Acute stress disorder

B. Dissociative amnesia

C. Depersonalization disorder

D. Disinhibited social engagement disorder

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Depersonalization disorder

Question 4 of 5

Sometimes as a last resort Neurosurgery has become an intervention in OCD. The most common procedure is:

A. Neurobiotaxis.

B. Habituation.

C. Emotional anaesthesia.

D. Cingulatomy.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cingulatomy.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse openly admits to not being able to relate to a patient's experience. According to Munhall, this will most likely have what influence on the therapeutic relationship?

A. The nurse will avoid imposing any values on the patient.

B. The patient will not trust the nurse's professional abilities.

C. The nurse will more likely be manipulated by the patient.

D. The patient will be less likely to self-disclose to the nurse.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The nurse will avoid imposing any values on the patient.

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