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Psychiatry Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
By discharge, which outcome is appropriate for a patient who hears voices telling them they are evil?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying triggers for hallucinations is a key step in managing symptoms effectively
Question 2 of 5
Before assessing a new patient, a nurse is told by another health care worker, "I know that patient. No matter how hard we work, there isn’t much improvement by the time of discharge." The nurse’s responsibility is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nurse should maintain objectivity and conduct their own assessment, considering all sources of information.
Question 3 of 5
An elderly patient brings a bag of medications to the clinic. The nurse finds a bottle labeled Ativan and one labeled lorazepam, both of which are to be taken BID. There are also bottles labeled hydrochlorothiazide, Inderal, and rofecoxib, each to be taken once daily. Which conclusion is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ativan and lorazepam are the same drug, so the patient is taking an excessive dose of lorazepam. This requires intervention by the nurse to prevent harm.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is experiencing distress with midlife transition. Which statement provides support that the patient is successfully managing this stressor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Successfully managing midlife transitions involves finding realistic and satisfying alternatives to earlier, unmet goals, demonstrating emotional growth and adaptability.
Question 5 of 5
By discharge, which outcome is appropriate for a patient who hears voices telling them they are evil?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying triggers for hallucinations is a key step in managing symptoms effectively
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