ATI RN
Psychotropic Medication Side Effects Questions
Question 1 of 5
How can a newly hired nurse best attain information concerning the state's mental health laws and statutes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Discuss the issue with the facility's compliance officer. This is the best option because compliance officers are responsible for ensuring that the facility adheres to all relevant laws and regulations, including mental health laws. They have specific knowledge and resources to provide accurate information. Option B is not the best choice because information found through an internet search may not be reliable or up-to-date. Option C is not directly related to state mental health laws and statutes. Option D may offer some information, but the compliance officer is the most appropriate source for specific details on state laws.
Question 2 of 5
The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse, 'My child's doctor ordered a PET. What kind of test is that?' Select the nurse's best reply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The therapeutic action of neurotransmitter inhibitors that block reuptake cause:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient tells the nurse "My doctor prescribed Paxil (paroxetine) for my depression. I assume I'll have side effects like I had when I was taking Tofranil (imipramine)." The nurse's reply should be based on the knowledge that paroxetine is a(n):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A drug blocks the attachment of norepinephrine to α receptors. The patient may experience:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.