HR experiences severe panic attacks while driving. After talking it over with her primary care physician, HR has decided to begin a trial of alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5 mg po TID.  As the nurse, you would provide the patient with the following information  

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following except:  

By marking “Yes”, I am acknowledging my personal responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the examination process. I will keep all personal items, such as cell phones, or other electronic devices turned off and securely stored during all testing procedures. I will not leave the room (testing area) during the exam. Restroom breaks should be taken before or after taking the exam. I will not attempt to access the internet, use a phone, watch, iPad, tablet, etc. or otherwise communicate with outside resources during the exam. I will maintain the integrity of the exam process by refraining from discussing exam items with anyone other than my professor until exam grades are posted. I will follow-up with my professor(s) after the exam, if I have questions or concerns about my exam performance. I understand that cheating is a violation of the university’s code of conduct. I also understand that my exam will not be graded until I sign this agreement.

NV, a 42 year old patient diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder has received six ECT treatments in the last two weeks. He is experiencing one of the most common side effects of ECT treatment. What is the most common side effect patients often experience as a result of ECT?

JR was recently admitted to the hospital for the first time with auditory hallucinations, confused thinking with racing thoughts, agitation, delusions of grandeur, rapid speech, and reduced need for sleep. The medication regime prescribed for this individual might include:

MI is a 29-year-old male admitted to the psychiatric mental health unit complaining that his neighbors are trying to poison his dog and want to take over his house so they can start making crystal meth. He is disheveled and malodorous.  During his admission assessment the nurse notices that his eyes dart back and forth and he frequently stands up to check the door. His affect is flat and he responds in a monotone voice. It is not clear if he is taking the medication on a regular basis as he states: “that stuff makes me feel stoned.  I can’t think straight and it gives me the shakes.” This is his second admission in three months.  His physician has ordered Aripiprazole (Abilify) 10mg po in the am.    Question 18: Abilify (aripiprazole) is classified as a(n):

The nurse observes that her patient, a 37 year old male diagnosed with major depressive disorder sat a a table with two other patients during lunch. Which is the best feedback the nurse could give the patient?

What critical information should the nurse provide about the use of Depakote (Valproic Acid)?  

The goal of a medication regime for individuals living with bipolar disorder includes all of the following except:   

If A and B are mxn matrices, then both ABT and ATB are defined.