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  • A nurse uses cognitive behavioral therapy to address a client’s _______ thoughts and behaviors.
    Distorted
  • The primary neurotransmitter implicated in schizophrenia is _______.
    Dopamine
  • Therapeutic interventions for substance abuse may focus on harm reduction strategies, such as _______ programs.
    Needle exchange
  • Clients with mania often demonstrate _______ judgment and impulsive behavior.
    Poor
  • A client experiencing a manic episode may exhibit elevated mood, hyperactivity, or decreased need for _______.
    sleep
  • Symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions are common in schizophrenia due to increased _______ activity.
    Dopamine
  • Affective symptoms of depression include persistent feelings of ___&____.
    Sadness or hopelessness
  • Normal lithium levels are _______ mEq/L.
    0.6-1.2
  • The best response to a client stating, "I'm just a drunk," is to normalize relapse and encourage _______.
    Learning
  • A priority concern for a client with schizophrenia is _______ behavior.
    aggressive or self-harming
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but serious side effect of antipsychotics characterized by rigidity and _______.
    Hyperthermia/Hyperpyrexia
  • The ethical principle of _______ emphasizes doing no harm.
    nonmaleficence
  • A _______ delusion involves false beliefs about being persecuted or harmed.
    Persecutory
  • A hallmark feature of major depressive disorder is a pervasive feeling of _______.
    Hopelessness
  • The therapeutic relationship with clients experiencing schizotypal personality disorder should focus on _______.
    Building trust
  • A nurse must legally breach confidentiality if a client threatens to ___or____ someone else.
    harm or kill
  • Clients with antisocial personality disorder often demonstrate a lack of _______ for others.
    Empathy
  • Borderline personality disorder is often characterized by intense fear of _______.
    abandonment
  • The primary ethical principle violated when coercing a client to take medication is _______.
    Autonomy
  • Schizoaffective disorder involves symptoms of both schizophrenia and _______.
    Mood Disorder
  • A nurse should assess a client taking clozapine for a sore throat and fever by ordering a _______ test.
    white blood cell count (WBC)
  • The primary intervention for clients expressing suicidal ideation is to ensure their _______.
    Safety
  • The primary side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) includes _______.
    nausea, weight gain, or serotonin syndrome
  • Serotonin syndrome can result from excessive serotonin activity and symptoms include _______.
    Agitation, tachycardia, & hyperreflexia
  • Tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of antipsychotics, involves abnormal involuntary _______.
    Movements
  • The Columbia **** ****Rating Scale is used to determine the level of _______ risk.
    suicidal
  • When teaching about bipolar disorder, emphasize the importance of adherence to _______ therapy.
    medication
  • Panic disorder is often accompanied by intense fear and physiological symptoms, including _______.
    Tachycardia or shortness of breath (SOB)
  • A significant factor contributing to the stigma around mental health is a lack of _______.
    Awareness
  • Clients with PTSD might experience flashbacks, which are vivid re-experiences of _______.
    A traumatic event
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