ATI RN
Classes of Psychotropic Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
Lucas has completed his inpatient psychiatric treatment, which was ordered by the court system. Which statement reveals that Lucas does not understand the concept of conditional release?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Conditional release implies certain conditions to be met. 2. Choice C indicates Lucas believes he is completely free from therapy, which goes against the concept of conditional release. 3. Lucas should understand that therapy and medication compliance are part of his conditional release. 4. Choices A and B show awareness of ongoing treatment, aligning with the concept of conditional release. Summary: Choice C is incorrect as it shows a lack of understanding of conditional release. Choices A and B are correct as they demonstrate Lucas's awareness of continuing treatment post inpatient care.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly female Dominican patient under treatment for schizophrenia is readmitted to the hospital with a history of increasing jaundice over the past four weeks. She reports that her urine has become darker, her stools have become lighter, and her skin is itching. Blood tests show that her alkaline phosphatase and conjugated bilirubin were raised. Which of the following drugs is she most likely taking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has disorganized thinking associated with schizophrenia. Neuroimaging would likely show dysfunction in which part of the brain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A drug causes muscarinic receptor blockade. The nurse will assess the patient for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
By which mechanism do selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) improve depression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.