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ATI MENTAL HEALTH FINAL 2024/2025 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+

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ATI MENTAL HEALTH FINAL 2024/2025 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+ What are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? - Answer>>> Nausea, vomiting, tremors, restlessness, inso... mnia, depressed mood or irritability, tonic-clonic seizures, illusions. What is alcohol withdrawal delirum and when can it occur? - Answer>>> Alcohol withdrawal delirium is a medical emergency and may occur 2-3 days after cessation and last the same (2-3 days). S/s include severe disorientation, hallucinations, severe HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias, delirium. What are symptoms of opioid withdrawal? - Answer>>> Agitation, insomnia, flulike manifestations, rhinorrhea, yawning, sweating, diarrhea. Suicidal ideation may occur. What are symptoms of tobacco (nicotine) withdrawal? - Answer>>> Irritability, nervousness, restlessness, insomnia, difficulty concentrating What kind of medications would be expected to be prescribed for a patient who is detoxing from alcohol? - Answer>>> Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Diazepam (Valium), Lorazepam (Ativan), Oxazepam (Serax) What are the intended effects of the benzodiazepines for detoxification from alcohol? - Answer>>> Maintenance of patient's v/s, decrease risk of seizures, decrease intensity of withdrawal s/s. What are some of the adjunct medications for detoxification of alcohol? - Answer>>> Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Clonidine (Catapres), Propanolol (Inderal) What are each of the adjunct medications indicated for? - Answer>>> Decrease seizures (Carbamazepine) Decrease autonomic response (decrease BP, HR)- Clonidine and Propanolol Decrease craving- Propanolol What are overall nursing interventions and teaching points for patients who are experiencing detoxification? - Answer>>> Pad the side rails and include suction equipment at bedside (seizure precautions). Monitor vital signs and continue monitoring on ongoing basis. What kind of medications are indicated for abstinence maintenance of alcohol? - Answer>>> Disulfiram (Antabuse), Naltrexone (Vivitrol), Acamprosate (Campral) What is the intended effect of disulfiram (Antabuse)? - Answer>>> After the patient ingests alcohol, acetaldehyde syndrome will occur and includes perfuse vomiting, nausea, weakness, sweating, palpitations, and hypotension. Can progress to respiratory depression, seizures, and death. What teaching points need to be brought up with a patient who is beginning disulfiram (Antabuse)? - Answer>>> Wear a med alert bracelet, avoid ALL products containing alcohol (cough syrups, aftershave lotion). Encourage participation in a 12 step program. Potential for acetaldehyde syndrome can occur for up to 2 weeks after disulfuram is discontinued. [Show More]

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