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Psychotropic Medication Side Effects Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates ethnocentrism toward the Hispanic patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it assumes a paternalistic attitude by implying that the nurse knows best how to make the patient's symptoms more manageable without considering the patient's own beliefs or preferences. This statement reflects ethnocentrism as it overlooks the patient's cultural background and individual experiences. Choice A is patient-centered, as it involves the patient in decision-making. Choice B encourages the patient to share their perspective, promoting cultural humility. Choice D addresses the impact of symptoms on the patient's daily life, showing consideration for the patient's experiences.
Question 2 of 5
A patient presented with progressive cognitive decline, an emerging personality disorder, and chorea. He was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder, and his chorea was treated with phenothiazines. A CT scan showed atrophy of the head of the caudate nucleus. Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in this disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse, 'My child's doctor ordered a PET. What kind of test is that?' Select the nurse's best reply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The therapeutic action of neurotransmitter inhibitors that block reuptake cause:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient tells the nurse "My doctor prescribed Paxil (paroxetine) for my depression. I assume I'll have side effects like I had when I was taking Tofranil (imipramine)." The nurse's reply should be based on the knowledge that paroxetine is a(n):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.