Which of the following somatic symptom and dissociative disorders are identified with known effective pharmacological treatments for that disorder? Select all that apply
A. Antidepressants have been used effectively in treating pain associated with somatic symptom disorder.
B. Lithium has been effective in treating illness anxiety disorder.
C. Muscle relaxants have been effective in resolving conversion disorder symptoms.
D. The antidepressant clomipramine (Anafranil) has shown promise in treating depersonalization-derealization disorder.
ANS: A, D
The nurse should recognize that psychological therapies are central treatment modalities for these disorders, although evidence exists that for specific issues (as those identified in items A and C), psychopharmacological agents have demonstrated effectiveness.
You might also like to view...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the client who is experiencing mild cancer pain should receive which of these drugs?
a. a nonopioid b. a nonopioid and an adjuvant c. a strong opioid d. a weak opioid, plus or minus a nonopioid, plus or minus an adjuvant
A female patient, recovering from a burn to the left side of her face, tells the nurse that she has no idea how she is going to return home and resume her regular life since she is so "ugly and disfigured."
Which of the following can the nurse do to assist this patient? 1. refer to the Phoenix Society 2. suggest the patient schedule an appointment with a plastic surgeon 3. discuss ways to resume her life that would minimize her exposure to society 4. remind the patient that the scars are "not that bad"
Test items on the NCLEX exam are validated by:
a. at least two approved nursing textbooks or references b. at least two approved clinical references c. a minimum of three approved nursing references d. a minimum of three approved clinical references
The nurse is providing teaching for a 59-year old male client who has an implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following is an accurate teaching point for the correct use of the device?
A) Teach the client to stand up when he feels a shock from the ICD. B) If the client feels a shock when alone, tell him to call 911 or the physician. C) Tell the client not to call the physician if a family member is present after a shock. D) CPR should not be started until two shocks have been felt by the client.