ATI RN
Psychobiological Disorder Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient diagnosed with depression begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. The nurse should provide information to the patient and family about:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Some evidence indicates that suicidal ideation may worsen at the beginning of antidepressant therapy; thus, close monitoring is necessary. Avoiding exposure to bright sunlight and restricting sodium intake are unnecessary. Tyramine restriction is associated with monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A patient was diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). During which month would this patients symptoms be most acute?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A disheveled patient with severe depression and psychomotor retardation has not showered for several days. The nurse will:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse instructs a patient taking a medication that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient diagnosed with major depression shows vegetative signs of depression. Which nursing actions should be implemented? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.