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Psychotropic Medication Quiz Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse prepares to administer an antipsychotic medication to a patient with schizophrenia. Additional monitoring of the medication’s effects and side effects will be most important if the patient is also diagnosed with which health problem? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Parkinson disease. Patients with Parkinson's disease are at increased risk of developing extrapyramidal side effects when taking antipsychotic medications. The nurse should closely monitor the patient for symptoms such as tremors, muscle rigidity, and bradykinesia. This is crucial to prevent worsening of Parkinson's symptoms. Incorrect options: B: Graves disease - Antipsychotic medications do not directly interact with Graves disease, so additional monitoring is not necessary. C: Osteoarthritis - Antipsychotic medications do not have a significant impact on osteoarthritis, so additional monitoring is not required. D: Epilepsy - While some antipsychotic medications can lower the seizure threshold, epilepsy is not directly related to the need for additional monitoring in this context.
Question 2 of 5
A patient tells the nurse, "I prefer to treat my physical problems with herbs and vitamins.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it acknowledges the patient's preference for natural remedies and emphasizes the empowerment and control aspect of using such treatments. This response validates the patient's choice and promotes a patient-centered approach to care. Choice A is incorrect because it makes a generalization about the safety of natural substances without addressing the patient's specific preference. Choice B is incorrect as it focuses solely on the safety aspect without considering the patient's desire for control. Choice D is incorrect as it discusses the marketing aspect of natural products, which is not relevant to addressing the patient's preference for herbs and vitamins.
Question 3 of 5
During an assessment interview, a patient diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease accompanied by frequent episodes of diarrhea says, "I’ve been using probiotics in small doses for about a week.” When the nurse assesses mental status, expected findings would be
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: intact cognitive function. When a patient with inflammatory bowel disease mentions using probiotics, it indicates self-care and awareness. Therefore, the expected finding for mental status would be intact cognitive function. Slow verbal responses (B) and slurred speech (D) are more indicative of neurological issues or medication effects. Paranoid thinking (C) is not directly related to the use of probiotics in this context.
Question 4 of 5
A patient recovering from a stroke has trouble with speech comprehension and works with a speech therapist twice a week. Which part of the patient's brain has been affected by the stroke?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: The Wernicke's area. The Wernicke's area, located in the temporal lobe, is responsible for language comprehension. A stroke affecting this area can lead to difficulty in understanding speech. The Broca's area (choice A) is responsible for speech production, not comprehension. The Basal ganglia (choice B) is involved in movement control, not language. The Limbic system (choice C) is related to emotions and memory, not language processing. Therefore, the correct answer is D as the patient's difficulty in speech comprehension indicates damage to the Wernicke's area.
Question 5 of 5
What part of a neuron receives the signal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dendrites. Dendrites are the part of the neuron that receives signals from other neurons. They contain receptors that can detect neurotransmitters released by neighboring neurons. The signal is then transmitted through the cell body (soma) and along the axon to the axon terminals for further communication. Incorrect choices: A: Axon - The axon is responsible for transmitting the signal away from the cell body. B: Axon Terminal - The axon terminal releases neurotransmitters to communicate with the next neuron. D: Soma - The soma (cell body) integrates incoming signals but does not directly receive the signal from other neurons.