Part of the popular Lippincott's Review Series, this paperback book is the most comprehensive outline-format review of mental health and psychiatric nursing for undergraduate nursing students. The book is ideally suited for course and subject review and for NCLEX(R) preparation. Each chapter includes NCLEX(R)-style questions with answers and rationales, and a comprehensive test and answer key appear at the end of the book. This thoroughly updated Fourth Edition includes new NCLEX(R)-style alternate-format questions. A new, user-friendly back-of-book CD-ROM contains over 200 additional multiple-choice and alternate-format questions and a drop-down calculator.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Conceptual Frameworks for Psychiatric Care Stress, Anxiety, and Anxiety-Related Disorders The Mind-Body Continuum: Common Disorders Personality Disorders Mood Disorders and Suicidal Behavior Schizophrenic Disorders Substance-Related Disorders Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Family Violence Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders Cognitive Impairment Disorders Treatment Modalities: Crisis Intervention Treatment Modalities: Group Therapy Treatment Modalities: Family Therapy Treatment Modalities: Somatic Therapies Comprehensive Test Questions Comprehensive Test Answer Key Bibliography Index