ATI RN
Psychobiological Disorder Questions
Question 1 of 5
An adult diagnosed with major depression was treated with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. The patient now recognizes how passivity contributed to the depression. Which intervention should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Social skill training is helpful in treating and preventing the recurrence of depression. Training focuses on assertiveness and coping skills that lead to positive reinforcement from others and development of a patients support system. Use of complementary therapy refers to adjunctive therapies such as herbals, which would be less helpful than social skill training. Assertiveness would be of greater value than relaxation training because passivity was a concern. Desensitization is used in treatment of phobias.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Major depression resulted after a patients employment was terminated. The patient now says to the nurse, Im not worth the time you spend with me. I am the most useless person in the world. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 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 5 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.