ATI RN
Psychotropic Medication Quiz Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse practitioner is interviewing a female patient from Southeast Asia. She complains of stomach pain and chest discomfort. Knowing that the patient's adult son died in a car accident last month, the nurse suspects:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Somatization. The patient's physical symptoms may be a manifestation of emotional distress related to the recent loss of her son. This is a common phenomenon where psychological stress is expressed through physical symptoms. The nurse should consider this possibility and explore the patient's emotions and mental health further. A: Vulnerability is a broad term and doesn't directly link the patient's symptoms to her recent loss. B: Acid reflux may cause stomach pain and chest discomfort, but in this case, the nurse should consider the emotional aspect first. D: Transference involves projecting feelings onto the nurse, which is not evident in the scenario provided.
Question 2 of 5
A 35-year-old man with abnormal behavior has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. In schizophrenia, Clozapine is more effective than haloperidol against:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient's history shows drinking 4 to 6 liters of fluid and eating more than 6,000 calories per day. Which part of the central nervous system is most likely dysfunctional for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has fear as well as increased heart rate and blood pressure. The nurse suspects increased activity of which neurotransmitter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction has priority when teaching a patient about clozapine (Clozaril)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.