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Psychotherapeutic Drugs Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
To what does potency of an antipsychotic medication refer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has recently been prescribed clozapine (Clozaril)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A young male patient taking an antipsychotic is experiencing an oculogyric crisis. The nurse prepares to administer:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient admitted to the hospital is exhibiting psychotic behavior. Which sign(s) and/or symptom(s) would support the diagnosis of psychosis? (Select one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Why is a combination of antipsychotic agents with benzodiazepines useful in initial treatment of the agitated patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The use of benzodiazepines allows lower dosages of antipsychotic agents to be used. Benzodiazepines assist in calming the agitated psychotic patient. Antipsychotic medications can be effective in a matter of minutes when injected. Benzodiazepines do not facilitate the increase of antipsychotic medications or treat extrapyramidal adverse effects associated with antipsychotic agents.