ATI RN
Psychotropic Medications 101 Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Administering antipsychotic medication as prescribed. This is the priority intervention because medication management is crucial in treating schizophrenia to help manage symptoms and prevent relapse. Providing a structured environment (A) and education about symptoms (D) are important but not as critical as ensuring the patient receives the necessary medication. Encouraging group therapy (B) can be beneficial, but medication management takes precedence in the initial treatment phase.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing an acute panic attack. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques are effective in managing acute panic attacks by activating the body's relaxation response. This helps decrease the physical symptoms of panic, such as rapid breathing and heart rate. Encouraging the patient to face their fear directly (A) may escalate the panic attack. Reassuring the patient that there is nothing to fear (C) may invalidate their feelings and not address the immediate distress. Providing distractions (D) may not address the root cause of the panic attack and could potentially worsen the situation by avoiding the emotions causing the panic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed an antipsychotic medication. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Assessing the patient for extrapyramidal symptoms. This is the priority nursing intervention because antipsychotic medications can cause these potentially serious side effects that require immediate attention. Extrapyramidal symptoms can include dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia. Regular assessment allows for prompt identification and intervention. Monitoring for weight gain (A), providing education on medication adherence (C), and reassuring the patient (D) are important aspects of care but assessing for extrapyramidal symptoms takes precedence due to the potential impact on the patient's safety and well-being.
Question 4 of 5
Becky tells you, “I have something secret to tell you, but you can’t tell anyone else.” The nurse agrees. What is the likely consequence of the nurse’s action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because agreeing to keep a secret with a client can blur professional boundaries, potentially leading to ethical issues and compromising the nurse-client relationship. This breaches confidentiality and can impact trust. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the negative consequences of maintaining a secret with a client. Sympathy, improved rapport, and enhanced trust can be achieved through professional and ethical communication, not through keeping secrets that may lead to boundary violations.
Question 5 of 5
Eventually JS agrees to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which member of the team is responsible for obtaining the client’s informed consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Physician. Informed consent for ECT is a medical procedure, thus the physician is responsible. They are trained to explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the treatment. Psychologists focus on therapy, case managers coordinate services, and registered nurses assist with patient care but do not typically obtain informed consent for medical procedures like ECT.