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Psychotropic Medications 101 Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Eventually JS agrees to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which member of the team is responsible for obtaining the client’s informed consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Physician. Informed consent for ECT is a medical procedure, thus the physician is responsible. They are trained to explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the treatment. Psychologists focus on therapy, case managers coordinate services, and registered nurses assist with patient care but do not typically obtain informed consent for medical procedures like ECT.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: Statement A reflects healthy resilience as it shows the ability to maintain emotional boundaries and not internalize negativity from others. This indicates good self-awareness and coping strategies. In contrast, statement B suggests a negative thought pattern, linking anger to depression. Statement C implies a fatalistic view, lacking agency. Statement D demonstrates emotional regulation but doesn't directly relate to resilience against adversity.
Question 3 of 5
As work through Mrs. M’s assessment, you evaluate her possible level of resilience. Which other characteristic would you expect her to have?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Optimism. Rationale: 1. Resilience refers to one's ability to bounce back from adversity. 2. Optimism is closely linked to resilience as it involves having a positive outlook and belief in one's ability to overcome challenges. 3. Optimistic individuals are more likely to cope effectively with stress and setbacks. 4. Therefore, evaluating Mrs. M's resilience would involve looking for signs of optimism in her attitude and behavior. Summary: - Choice B: Patriotism is unrelated to resilience and not a characteristic that directly indicates one's ability to cope with adversity. - Choice C: Aggressiveness may not necessarily contribute to resilience and can sometimes hinder effective coping strategies. - Choice D: Depressed affect is a sign of low resilience rather than a characteristic expected in someone with high resilience.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who graduated at the top of his class but now obsesses about being incompetent in his new job. The nurse recognizes that this patient may benefit from the following type of psychotherapy:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is effective for addressing distorted thought patterns and behaviors, which are characteristic of the patient's feelings of incompetence. Firstly, CBT helps the patient identify and challenge negative beliefs about their abilities. Secondly, it teaches them to replace these thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones. Thirdly, CBT incorporates behavioral techniques to help the patient practice new, healthier behaviors. In contrast, A: Interpersonal therapy focuses on improving relationships, B: Operant conditioning involves modifying behavior through reinforcement, and C: Behavioral therapy focuses on changing specific behaviors without addressing underlying thought patterns. Therefore, D is the most appropriate choice for addressing the patient's cognitive distortions and behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
Schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions are terms that relate to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: cognitive-behavioral therapy. Schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions are key concepts in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on identifying and challenging maladaptive thoughts and beliefs to change behaviors and emotions. Schemata are core beliefs about oneself and the world, automatic thoughts are quick, unconscious thoughts that influence emotions, and cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns. These concepts are central to the cognitive restructuring process in CBT. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically address the cognitive processes and techniques used in CBT. Rational-emotive behavioral therapy (Choice A) focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs, but it does not emphasize cognitive restructuring to the same extent as CBT. Operant conditioning theory (Choice C) focuses on behavior modification through reinforcement and punishment, while biofeedback (Choice D) is a technique used to help individuals learn to control physiological processes through feedback.