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Psychotropic Medication Quiz Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone is known as the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Temporomandibular joint. This joint connects the mandible (lower jaw) to the temporal bone of the skull. It allows for the movement of the jaw for functions like chewing and speaking. A: Intervertebral foramen is incorrect as it is a passage between vertebrae for spinal nerves. B: Condyle of the mandible is incorrect as it is the rounded end of the mandible bone. D: Zygomatic arch of the temporal bone is incorrect as it is a bony arch on the side of the skull.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has completed the musculoskeletal examination of a patient's knee and has found a positive bulge sign. The nurse interprets this finding to indicate:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Swelling from fluid in the suprapatellar pouch. The bulge sign involves displacing fluid from one side of the knee to the other, indicating fluid accumulation in the suprapatellar pouch. This suggests a possible effusion within the joint. Choices A and B are incorrect as they do not directly relate to fluid accumulation. Choice C is incorrect as the epicondyle is not typically associated with fluid accumulation in the knee joint.
Question 3 of 5
A woman who has had rheumatoid arthritis for years is starting to notice that her fingers are drifting to the side. The nurse knows that this condition is commonly referred to as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Ulnar deviation. In rheumatoid arthritis, ulnar deviation occurs due to inflammation and damage to the joints, causing the fingers to drift towards the ulnar side. This deviation is a hallmark feature of rheumatoid arthritis. Radial drift (A) is not a term used in this context. Swan-neck deformity (C) refers to hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint and flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint. Dupuytren contracture (D) involves thickening and contracture of the palmar fascia, not finger drift.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should use which test to check for large amounts of fluid around the patella?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ballottement. This test involves pushing the patella downward and looking for a fluid wave or a "floating" sensation, indicating large amounts of fluid around the patella. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Tinel sign assesses nerve compression; C: Phalen test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome; D: McMurray test is used for assessing meniscal injuries in the knee joint.
Question 5 of 5
The area of the nervous system that is responsible for mediating reflexes is the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Spinal cord. The spinal cord is responsible for mediating reflexes due to its role in processing and coordinating reflex actions. When a stimulus is detected, the spinal cord can generate an immediate response without involving the brain. This allows for rapid and automatic reactions to potential threats. The other choices, A: Medulla, B: Cerebellum, and D: Cerebral cortex, are not primarily involved in mediating reflexes. The medulla is responsible for vital functions like breathing and heart rate, the cerebellum is involved in coordination and balance, and the cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thinking and decision-making.