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Theories of Health Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which characteristics should the nurse recognize as being exhibited by individuals diagnosed with any personality disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because individuals with personality disorders typically do not see their behavior as problematic. They often lack insight into their behaviors and believe their actions are normal. This lack of awareness and acceptance of their altered behaviors is a common characteristic of personality disorders. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because individuals with personality disorders often do not understand the impact of their behaviors on others, do not seek treatment willingly, and may have difficulties in relationships due to their maladaptive behaviors rather than past negative experiences.
Question 2 of 5
Which medication classification would the nurse recognize as effective in the treatment of Tourette's disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotics, like haloperidol or risperidone, are recognized as effective in treating Tourette's disorder due to their ability to reduce tics and other symptoms by modulating dopamine activity. Other options such as antimanic medications (B), tricyclic antidepressants (C), and MAOIs (D) are not typically used as first-line treatments for Tourette's. Antimanic medications are more commonly used for bipolar disorder, tricyclic antidepressants may exacerbate tics, and MAOIs have limited evidence for effectiveness in Tourette's.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing statement explains how methylphenidate works when teaching parents about this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Methylphenidate is a stimulant that works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, specifically dopamine and norepinephrine. It helps improve focus, attention, and impulse control in individuals with ADHD. While the exact mechanism of how it works is not fully understood, research suggests that it enhances the activity of these neurotransmitters in the brain. Choice A is incorrect because methylphenidate is not a sedative and does not decrease energy levels. Choice C is incorrect because methylphenidate works by increasing, not decreasing, the levels of dopamine in the brain. Choice D is incorrect because methylphenidate primarily affects dopamine and norepinephrine levels, not serotonin levels. In summary, choice B is the correct answer as it accurately describes the general understanding of how methylphenidate works as a stimulant to alleviate symptoms of ADHD.
Question 4 of 5
60 year old post CVA patient is taking TPA for his disease, the nurse understands that this is an example of what level of prevention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Nurse Tony should first discuss terminating the nurse-client relationship with a client during the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.