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Psychotherapeutic Drugs Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are basic responsibilities of nurses who administer psychotherapeutic drugs? (Select One that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Clients diagnosed with Type I-Positive Schizophrenia symptoms respond better to antipsychotic medications. Manifestations of Type I Schizophrenia include which of the following? (Select one that does not apply..)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse suspects that a patient who is experiencing facial grimacing, involuntary upward eye movement, and muscle spasms of the tongue and face may have which condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Tardive dyskinesia. This condition is characterized by involuntary movements of the tongue, face, and limbs, which align with the patient's symptoms. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Akathisia involves restlessness and the inability to sit still. B: Acute dystonia presents with muscle spasms and abnormal postures, but not specifically facial grimacing or upward eye movement. D: Pseudoparkinsonism includes symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease, such as tremors and rigidity, but not the facial grimacing and eye movements described in the patient.
Question 4 of 5
A patient asks the nurse to explain how antipsychotic drugs work to make him feel better. The nurse understands that antipsychotics act in which way?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Blocking actions of dopamine. Antipsychotic drugs work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce psychotic symptoms. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with various mental health disorders. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because antipsychotic drugs do not block epinephrine, promote prostaglandin synthesis, or enhance the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid to alleviate psychotic symptoms. Dopamine blockade is the primary mechanism of action for antipsychotics in managing psychosis.
Question 5 of 5
An antipsychotic agent, fluphenazine, is ordered for a patient with psychosis. The nurse understands that this agent can lead to symptoms of extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS). What are the symptoms of EPS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Tremors. Fluphenazine can lead to symptoms of extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS), with tremors being a common manifestation. Extrapyramidal symptoms include muscle stiffness, tremors, restlessness, and abnormal body movements. Parkinsonism (choice A) is a specific type of EPS characterized by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. Nausea and vomiting (choice B) are not typical symptoms of EPS. Hyperthermia and dysrhythmias (choice C) are unrelated to EPS. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer as it aligns with the expected symptoms of EPS associated with fluphenazine administration.