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Psychotropic Medication Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing intervention demonstrates the ethical principle of beneficence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because providing frequent updates to the family of a patient in surgery demonstrates beneficence by promoting the well-being of the patient through communication and support. This intervention helps alleviate anxiety and fosters trust. A: Refusing to administer a placebo is not demonstrating beneficence as it may be withholding potential benefits from the patient. B: Attending an in-service on IV pumps is important but does not directly relate to the ethical principle of beneficence. D: Respecting the patient's right to make decisions is based on autonomy, not beneficence.
Question 2 of 5
A young patient comes with progressive cognitive decline, a personality disorder, and chorea. He gets diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder. A CT scan showed atrophy of the head of the caudate nucleus. Which neurotransmitter is involved in the disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient asks, 'What are neurotransmitters? The doctor said mine are imbalanced.' Select the nurse's best response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should assess a patient taking a drug with anticholinergic properties for inhibited function of the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient begins therapy with a phenothiazine medication. What teaching should the nurse provide related to the drug's strong dopaminergic effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.