ATI RN
Psychotropic Medication Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
When considering facility admissions for mental healthcare, what characteristic is unique to a voluntary admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because in a voluntary admission, the patient willingly seeks mental healthcare and does not pose a substantial threat to themselves or others. This ensures that the patient has the capacity to make decisions about their own care. Choice B is incorrect because the right to seek legal counsel applies to involuntary admissions where the patient's rights are restricted. Choice C is incorrect as a written request is not always necessary for voluntary admissions. Choice D is incorrect because a previous diagnosis is not necessarily a requirement for voluntary admission.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for four patients who are receiving clozapine lithium fluoxetine and venlafaxine respectively. With which patient should the nurse be most alert for problems associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.