ATI RN
Psychobiologic Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia and other acute psychotic behavior. Typical antipsychotic agents treat these symptoms :
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The best way to assist a patient who has mild Alzheimer's disease is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A stable, consistent environment will give the patient cues to maintain participation and orientation. Response A is a chemical restraint and is never appropriate. Behavior medication is generally ineffective with cognitive deterioration if the person cannot remember the rewards. Though the family may be thinking about future plans, it is too early for placement.
Question 3 of 5
You are working with a patient who has dementia. The patient becomes withdrawn and negative. Your most therapeutic response to this patient is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for a patient who is in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement best describes pseudodementia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.