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Medications for Mental Health Disorders — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 65: Saunders

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Medications for Mental Health Disorders — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 65: Saunders Chapter 65 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri offers an essential pharmacology guide to psychiatric medications used in treating mental health disorders. Covering antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, sedative-hypnotics, and herbal therapies, this chapter equips NCLEX-PN candidates with critical safety protocols, side effect recognition, and patient education strategies. Watch the lecture above for a complete NCLEX-focused breakdown of psychotropic drug classes, therapeutic ranges, adverse effects, and nursing interventions. Antidepressants SSRIs: fluoxetine, sertraline — sexual dysfunction, serotonin syndrome risk, gradual tapering. SNRIs: venlafaxine, duloxetine — nausea, insomnia, dry mouth. TCAs: amitriptyline, imipramine — orthostatic hypotension, anticholinergic ...
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Crisis, Grief, Suicide, and Abuse Interventions — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 64: Saunders

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Crisis, Grief, Suicide, and Abuse Interventions — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 64: Saunders Chapter 64 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri provides a detailed guide to crisis theory, grief responses, suicide prevention, and abuse interventions. This content equips NCLEX-PN candidates with practical, legally compliant strategies for supporting vulnerable individuals in high-risk situations. Watch the lecture above for a comprehensive NCLEX-focused review of crisis management, grief processes, suicide care, and abuse intervention nursing protocols. Crisis Theory & Intervention Phases of crisis: initial impact, disorganization, resolution or maladaptation. Types of crises: maturational (life transitions), situational (unexpected events), adventitious (disasters, violence). Nursing care: immediate emotional support, problem-solving, connecting to resources. Grief and Loss ...
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Addiction, Alcohol Abuse & Eating Disorders — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 63: Saunders

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Addiction, Alcohol Abuse & Eating Disorders — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 63: Saunders Chapter 63 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri delivers a thorough review of eating disorders, addiction, and substance abuse, emphasizing NCLEX-relevant nursing interventions and safe client care. This chapter covers anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, alcohol use disorder, and various substance-related conditions, offering evidence-based strategies for withdrawal management, crisis intervention, and long-term recovery support. Watch the lecture above for a full NCLEX-oriented review of addiction and eating disorders, then read on for the key nursing considerations and intervention strategies covered in this chapter. Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa: extreme weight loss, restrictive eating, distorted body image, bradycardia, hypotension. Bulimia nervosa: binge-purge cycles, dental erosion, el...
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Mental Health Disorders & Psychiatric Interventions — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 62: Saunders

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Mental Health Disorders & Psychiatric Interventions — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 62: Saunders Chapter 62 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri provides a detailed review of mental health disorders, diagnostic features, and nursing interventions essential for NCLEX-PN success. This chapter covers anxiety, mood, psychotic, personality, and neurocognitive disorders, with a strong focus on therapeutic communication, safety, and individualized care planning. Watch the video above for a complete lecture on psychiatric interventions, then explore the breakdown below to reinforce your mental health nursing knowledge. Anxiety Disorders Types include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Interventions vary by severity—from environmental control and reassurance to crisis intervention during...
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Foundations — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 61: Saunders

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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Foundations — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 61: Saunders Chapter 61 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri introduces the essential principles of psychiatric-mental health nursing, focusing on the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, communication techniques, and the legal and ethical standards of care. This foundation supports NCLEX-PN candidates in developing safe, culturally sensitive, and client-centered psychiatric nursing practices. Watch the lecture above for a complete overview of psychiatric nursing foundations, then review the detailed breakdown below to strengthen your NCLEX preparation. Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship Core characteristics: empathy, trust, respect, professional boundaries, and cultural sensitivity. Phases of the relationship: Preinteraction: self-reflection and chart review. Orientation: establishin...
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Immunological Medications for HIV, AIDS, & Transplant Care — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 60: Saunders

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Immunological Medications for HIV, AIDS, & Transplant Care — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 60: Saunders Chapter 60 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri delivers a comprehensive review of immune-related pharmacology, focusing on medications for HIV/AIDS management, prevention of transplant rejection, treatment of opportunistic infections, and antibiotic therapy. This chapter equips NCLEX-PN candidates with essential drug mechanisms, side effect profiles, and nursing safety considerations for immune-modulating medications. Watch the lecture above for a complete immune medication review, then read the detailed breakdown below to reinforce your NCLEX-PN pharmacology knowledge. HIV/AIDS Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) NRTIs: abacavir, zidovudine, lamivudine — risks include anemia, lactic acidosis, hepatomegaly. NNRTIs: nevirapine, efavirenz — rash, hepatitis, CNS effects, Stevens-Johns...
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Immune Disorders, HIV/AIDS, and Autoimmune Diseases — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 59: Saunders

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Immune Disorders, HIV/AIDS, and Autoimmune Diseases — NCLEX-PN Review | Chapter 59: Saunders Chapter 59 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri provides a thorough and clinically focused review of immune system function, immune-related disorders, and essential nursing interventions. This chapter prepares NCLEX-PN candidates to recognize immune responses, manage hypersensitivity and autoimmune conditions, care for patients with HIV/AIDS, and implement infection prevention strategies. Watch the lecture above for a complete immune system nursing review, then read the detailed breakdown below to reinforce your NCLEX-PN pharmacology and pathophysiology knowledge. Immune System Overview Innate vs. Acquired Immunity: first-line defenses vs. learned immune responses. T-Cells: cell-mediated immunity, targeting infected or abnormal cells. B-Cells: antibody production, humoral immunity. ...
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