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Psychotropic Medication Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which goal should be addressed initially when providing care for 10-year-old Harper who is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because teaching Harper relaxation techniques is crucial for managing PTSD symptoms. This goal focuses on providing her with coping mechanisms to reduce anxiety and restore a sense of control over her thoughts, which is a fundamental step in PTSD treatment. Play therapy (A) may be beneficial but is secondary to addressing immediate distress. Access to resources (B) is important but not the initial priority. Understanding human response (D) is valuable but does not directly address Harper's immediate need for symptom management.
Question 2 of 5
A male patient frequently inquires about the female student nurse's boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences. Which is the best initial response by the student?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct initial response is B because it establishes boundaries and maintains a patient-centered approach. Sharing personal information can blur professional boundaries and compromise the therapeutic relationship. Requesting a different assignment (A) may not address the underlying issue and could avoid addressing the patient's behavior directly. Sharing information to equalize the relationship (C) can lead to further boundary violations. Explaining that she cannot work with him if he persists (D) is premature and does not attempt to redirect the conversation back to the patient's needs.
Question 3 of 5
Ling has a nursing diagnosis of risk for other-directed violence. Ling's Eastern culture family is having difficulty coping with the illness due to their beliefs. A favorable therapeutic modality for this patient might include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Family therapy. Family therapy is the most suitable option as it involves addressing the family's difficulties in coping with Ling's illness due to their cultural beliefs. By involving the family in therapy, it can help improve communication, understanding, and support for Ling. Outpatient therapy (A) may not address the family dynamics adequately. Long-term inpatient care (C) may not be necessary and could potentially isolate Ling from her family. Assimilation therapy (D) is not a recognized therapeutic modality and may not address the root issue of cultural differences within the family.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which would be the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.