Cataplexy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Midterm Exam: NR547/ NR 547 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: What does 'multiple episodes' refer to? Answer: At least two acute episodes, separated by complete remission. Q: What is the duration of subsyndromal symptoms for specifier (C)? Answer: Two years. Q: What is the duration of subsyndromal symptoms for specifier (D)? ...

NRNP 6635 week 6 Psychopathology And Diagnostic Reasoning,2023-2024 Latest Questions and Answers All Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A Select the greatest impediment to treating anorexia nervosa patients. Selected Answer: D. Noncompliance with therapy Select the sleep disorder in which cataplexy is a common symptom. Selected Answer: D.

A nurse is caring for a client who has narcolepsy (NT1) with cataplexy. The nurse should identify that this condition is caused by a lack of which of the following hormones? a. Hypocretin b. Melatonin c. Estrogen d. Insulin - a. Hypocretin A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who was admitted with insomnia and recent weight gain. Which of the following is a benefit of increased sleep that could help prevent further weight gain for the client? a. Increased ghrelin productio...

NRNP 6635-Psychopathology Mid Term 2021 (Latest Questions and Answers All Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A). Question 5 • Question 4 Selected Answer: A. 10% recover, 20% mild symptoms, 30% moderate symptoms, 40% no change or worse Select the memory category retained in transient global amnesia that is absent in dissociative amnesia. Selected Answer: B. Sequential events The following is NOT an endocrine change noted with anorexia nervosa: Selected A. • Question 8 •...

A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty falling asleep. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to promote sleep for the client? - Dim the lights in the client's room at bedtime A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea? - Obesity A nurse is caring for a client who works overnight shifts. The nurse should ide...

A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty falling asleep. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to promote sleep for the client? - Dim the lights in the client's room at bedtime. A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea? - Obesity A nurse is caring for a client who works overnight shifts. The nurse should id...

NRNP_6635 Test Bank (Verified Answers). Select the serum assessment that is required when prescribing drugs to treat psychiatric disorders in psychosomatic patients. Selected Answer: A. Potassium Select the theorist who developed the eight stages of psychosocial life cycle. Selected Answer: C. Erikson • Question 3 • Question 2 • Question 1 Select two causes of dissociative amnesia. Selected Answers: A. Sexual abuse D. Partner betrayal Select the patient evalua...

29. What monitoring parameters should be followed in a 10-year-old initiated on fluoxetine for SAD? A. Suicidal Ideation B. School performance C. Anxiety Symptoms D. Nausea, headache, stomach ache E. All of the above: E 30. Which of the following GAD patients is most likely to be a CYP 2C19 poor metabolizer and will have an exaggerated response to diazepam 5 mg three times daily with increased sedation and CNS and cognitive side effects? A. 25-year-old white woman B. 25-year-old black...

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CHF CORRECT ANSWER congestive heart failure Research has shown that patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy have a deficiency of: CORRECT ANSWER Hypocretin The measure taken during MSLT with the best sensitivity and specificity for narcolepsy is: CORRECT ANSWER 2 or more episodes of stage R sleep The narcolepsy tetrad includes CORRECT ANSWER Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucinations, and cataplexy Sleep restriction therapy is useful in improving: CORREC...