ATI RN
Psychotherapeutic Drugs Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The constitute a class of drugs that are commonly prescribed for cardiac arrhythmias but also have been found to be effective treatment for social phobias.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The CMA is administering an antianxiety medication to a client. Monitoring side effects is the responsibility of which member of the health care team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are basic responsibilities of nurses who administer psychotherapeutic drugs? (Select One that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has been diagnosed recently with a mental health disorder and has been prescribed a psychotropic medication. Which interventions regarding the medication should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select One that does not apply)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should teach signs and symptoms of side effects, provide information about the drug, and have the client and significant other verbally explain when it is necessary to call the physician. The nurse should never provide written information about decreasing dosages without contacting the physician. The physician will determine whether side effects can be controlled, or if dosage adjustments are necessary. In addition, improvement in symptoms is most likely the desired effect of the medication and ensures that the dosage and medications are correct.
Question 5 of 5
Clients diagnosed with Type I-Positive Schizophrenia symptoms respond better to antipsychotic medications. Manifestations of Type I Schizophrenia include which of the following? (Select one that does not apply..)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.