What This Document Is
This is a study guide designed to help students prepare for the midterm exam in NUR 211: Nursing Process II Obstetrical And Psychiatric Nursing Care, specifically focusing on the OB/Psych Nursing content. It covers material from chapters related to schizophrenia and its pharmacological treatment. The guide is dated Fall 2021 and contains 75 total items – 72 theory-based questions and 3 math problems.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is intended for students enrolled in NUR 211 at Borough of Manhattan Community College. It serves as a focused review tool to consolidate understanding of key concepts before the midterm examination. It’s most useful when used *in conjunction with* course lectures, textbook readings, and other assigned materials. It exists to help students efficiently identify and focus on the most important information for exam success.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *preview* of the exam content. It does not provide comprehensive explanations of all concepts, nor does it include the full set of 75 questions. It is not a substitute for thorough study of the course materials. Users will still need to refer to their textbooks, lecture notes, and other resources to fully prepare. This guide does not offer solutions to the math problems.
What This Document Provides
This preview includes detailed tables outlining the side effect profiles of both First-Generation Antipsychotics (FGAs) and Second-Generation Antipsychotics (SGAs). It lists common agents within each category and highlights potential adverse effects like anticholinergic reactions, cardiovascular events, extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), and metabolic syndrome. It also includes a table outlining nursing measures for managing EPS and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).
This preview *does not* include the 72 theory questions, the 3 math problems, or content related to obstetrical nursing care. It also does not provide in-depth explanations of the pathophysiology of schizophrenia or detailed treatment plans beyond medication side effects.
