NUR2488 / NUR 2488 Mental Health Exam 2 Review | Rated A |Complete Guide LATEST, 2020/2021 | Rasmussen College

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NUR2488 / NUR 2488 Mental Health Exam 2 Review | Rated A |Complete Guide LATEST, 2020/2021 | Rasmussen College 1. Manifestations of a panic attack - Often mistaken by the patient for a heart atta... ck, patient go to ER - Palpitations - SOB - Choking or smothering sensation - Chest pain - Nausea - Chills or hot flashes - Fear of dying or insanity 2. Patient teaching for ALL antidepressants - Do not discontinue medication suddenly. - Therapeutic effects are not immediate, and it can take several weeks or more to reach full therapeutic benefits. - Avoid hazardous activities, such as driving or operating heavy equipment/machinery, due to the potential adverse effect of sedation. - Notify the provider of any thoughts of suicide. - Avoid alcohol while taking an antidepressant. 3. Intermediate defense mechanisms - Repression - Regression - Displacement - Reaction formation - Undoing - Rationalization - Compensation - Identification [Show More]

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