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Psychotropic Medications Medcomm Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which patient statement demonstrates a value held regarding children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it reflects a strong value placed on the safety of children, prioritizing their well-being. This statement shows care and concern for children's safety above all else. Choice B focuses on the spouse's intentions, not directly related to children. Choice C downplays the importance of education for children's success. Choice D centers on the children supporting the parent, rather than the parent prioritizing the children's well-being.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement made by the nurse concerning ethics demonstrates the best understanding of the concept?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the ethical principle of beneficence, which emphasizes the obligation to do good and provide care regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Choice B violates patient confidentiality. Choice C prioritizes hospital resources over patient care. Choice D goes against the ethical principle of justice by implying that some patients may not receive proper attention. Therefore, choice A is the best understanding of ethics in this context.
Question 3 of 5
Implied consent occurs when no verbal or written agreement takes place prior to a caregiver delivering treatment. Which of the following examples represents implied consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implied consent is when a patient's actions or circumstances indicate consent for treatment. In the case of a heroin overdose victim, providing care is necessary for saving their life, and their inability to refuse treatment implies consent. This is known as implied consent in emergency situations. The other choices do not demonstrate implied consent: A involves verbal consent from an unconscious patient's family member, C involves going against the patient's refusal, and D involves signing specific paperwork, not indicating consent for immediate treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A 28-year-old U.S. Marine recruit has a history of Tourette syndrome, for which he has been taking haloperidol for the past six months. He complains that he has become very restless and that his tongue is in constant motion as if he were constantly chewing gum. Since the emergence of these symptoms, he stopped taking the drug, but the symptoms persist. Which one of the following is the correct statement with respect to the symptoms he describes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Which effect would be expected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.