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Psychotropic Medications Medcomm Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Implied consent occurs when no verbal or written agreement takes place prior to a caregiver delivering treatment. Which of the following examples represents implied consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implied consent is when a patient's actions or circumstances indicate consent for treatment. In the case of a heroin overdose victim, providing care is necessary for saving their life, and their inability to refuse treatment implies consent. This is known as implied consent in emergency situations. The other choices do not demonstrate implied consent: A involves verbal consent from an unconscious patient's family member, C involves going against the patient's refusal, and D involves signing specific paperwork, not indicating consent for immediate treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Which effect would be expected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is hospitalized for severe depression. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect to provide the patient with teaching about:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Consider these medications: carbamazepine (Tegretol) lamotrigine (Lamictal) gabapentin (Neurontin). Which medication below also belongs with this group?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.