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Psychotropic Medication Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ling has a nursing diagnosis of risk for other-directed violence. Ling's Eastern culture family is having difficulty coping with the illness due to their beliefs. A favorable therapeutic modality for this patient might include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Family therapy. Family therapy is the most suitable option as it involves addressing the family's difficulties in coping with Ling's illness due to their cultural beliefs. By involving the family in therapy, it can help improve communication, understanding, and support for Ling. Outpatient therapy (A) may not address the family dynamics adequately. Long-term inpatient care (C) may not be necessary and could potentially isolate Ling from her family. Assimilation therapy (D) is not a recognized therapeutic modality and may not address the root issue of cultural differences within the family.
Question 2 of 5
Which would be the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with a long history of hypertension and diabetes now develops confusion. The health care provider wants to make a differential diagnosis between Alzheimer's disease and multiple infarcts. Which diagnostic procedure should the nurse expect to prepare the patient for first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient taking medication for mental illness develops restlessness and an uncontrollable need to be in motion. Which drug action causes these symptoms to develop?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse can anticipate anticholinergic side effects are likely when a patient takes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.