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Advanced Practice in Mental Health Nursing - A European Perspective Springer International Publishing Ag
9783031055386
Edition 2023 84 questions and answers from all chapters
- 46 real life examples explained (Q. 1 - 46)
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I put real life examples at the end. It may seem a bit overkill but I found it really helped to understand more complex questions. Just in easy language stuff explained.Mental Health Concepts 1.Define the term "mental illness" and explain how it differs from mental wellbeing.Mental illness is a clinically recognizable set of symptoms related to mood, thought, cognition, and behavior that interferes with normal functioning, whereas mental wellbeing refers to resilience, happiness, and good functioning.
2.What are the core elements of a therapeutic relationship in mental health nursing?Trust, respect, empathy, collaboration, listening, and communication.
3.Why is person-centered care significant in mental health nursing?It focuses on individual needs, respects patients’ choices, beliefs, and goals, and tailors care to the individual.Personality Disorders 4.List five characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder.Intense fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, impulsive behaviors, chronic feelings of emptiness, and recurrent suicidal behaviors.
5.What challenges do nurses face when managing patients with Antisocial Personality Disorder?Manipulative behavior, disregard for others' rights, lack of remorse, and potential harm to staff or others.Psychotropic Medications 6.What is the primary mechanism of SSRIs, and name three examples.SSRIs increase serotonin levels by inhibiting reuptake in the
synaptic cleft. Examples: Fluoxetine, Citalopram, Sertraline.
7.Differentiate between typical and atypical antipsychotics.Typical antipsychotics block dopamine receptors and mainly reduce positive symptoms of schizophrenia, whereas atypical
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