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Psychotropic Medication Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse administering psychotropic medications should be prepared to intervene when giving a drug that blocks the attachment of norepinephrine to alpha1 receptors because the patient may experience:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: orthostatic hypotension. Blocking norepinephrine attachment to alpha1 receptors can lead to vasodilation, causing a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing (orthostatic hypotension). This is a common side effect of alpha1 receptor blockers like some psychotropic medications. Increased psychotic symptoms (A) would not be a direct result of blocking norepinephrine attachment to alpha1 receptors. Severe appetite disturbance (B) is not typically associated with this mechanism of action. Hypertensive crisis (D) would be unlikely since blocking norepinephrine attachment to alpha1 receptors would lead to decreased blood pressure, not increased.
Question 2 of 5
For which patient would it be most important for the nurse to urge immediate discontinuation of kava? A patient with a comorbid diagnosis of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which patient would most likely benefit from taking St. John’s wort? A patient with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale for correct answer (C): St. John’s wort is commonly used to treat mild depressive symptoms due to its potential antidepressant effects. It may help improve mood and alleviate symptoms in individuals with mild depression. Summary of incorrect choices: A (mood swings): St. John’s wort is not typically recommended for mood swings as it is more targeted towards depressive symptoms. B (hypomanic symptoms): St. John’s wort can potentially worsen symptoms of mania or hypomania in individuals with bipolar disorder. D (panic disorder with agoraphobia): St. John’s wort is not indicated for treating panic disorder or agoraphobia as it may not effectively target the underlying causes of these conditions.
Question 4 of 5
Using Dell'Osso et al.'s sequential framework of priorities to promote medication adherence, determine which step is being defined
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct step in Dell'Osso et al.'s framework is Medication education (B). This step involves providing patients with comprehensive information about their medications, including purpose, dosage, side effects, and importance of adherence. It is crucial in promoting understanding and acceptance of the prescribed treatment. Diagnosis (A) is not a step in the adherence framework but rather identifies the patient's condition. Monitoring plan (C) involves tracking adherence but is not the step being defined. Adherence reinforcement (D) comes after education and refers to strategies to maintain adherence, making it incorrect in this context.
Question 5 of 5
Damage to the anterior portion of which lobe can cause asterogenesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Frontal lobe. Asterogenesis is the inability to recognize familiar objects by touch. Damage to the frontal lobe can disrupt sensory integration and impair perception. The frontal lobe is responsible for higher cognitive functions, including problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making. Damage to the temporal, parietal, or occipital lobes would not directly affect tactile object recognition.