PN Mental Health Practice Exam Questions with Rationales 2020 B

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PN Mental Health Practice Exam Questions with Rationales 2020 B A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine. The nurse should instruct the client that eatin... g foods high in tyramine can cause which of the following adverse reactions with this medication? A. Hypertensive crisis B. Serotonin syndrome C. Hearing loss D. Urinary incontinence A. Hypertensive crisis RAT: Tyramine can cause severe hypertension in clients who are taking phenelzine, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Manifestations include palpitations, stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, and elevated temperature. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following short-term goals should the nurse recommend be included in the plan? The client will participate in assertiveness training. The client will discuss feelings that cause hostility. The client will describe an activity they found enjoyable. The client will dress in a manner appropriate for the setting and temperature. The client will discuss feelings that cause hostility. RAT: Clients who have antisocial personality disorder are frequently aggressive and are at risk for injuring themselves or others. A short-term goal for these clients should be to discuss feelings that precipitate aggression or hostility [Show More]

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