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Classes of Psychotropic Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement indicates the beliefs and values that tend to be representative of a member of an indigenous culture? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because indigenous cultures often believe in a holistic approach to health, viewing illness as a result of being out of harmony with nature. This belief influences their health practices. Choice A is more related to adherence to medical advice, not specifically tied to indigenous beliefs. Choice C reflects individual discomfort with spending money, not necessarily a cultural belief. Choice D may not necessarily align with indigenous beliefs as refusal of treatment can vary based on individual circumstances, not solely due to cultural beliefs.
Question 2 of 5
Lucas has completed his inpatient psychiatric treatment, which was ordered by the court system. Which statement reveals that Lucas does not understand the concept of conditional release?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Conditional release implies certain conditions to be met. 2. Choice C indicates Lucas believes he is completely free from therapy, which goes against the concept of conditional release. 3. Lucas should understand that therapy and medication compliance are part of his conditional release. 4. Choices A and B show awareness of ongoing treatment, aligning with the concept of conditional release. Summary: Choice C is incorrect as it shows a lack of understanding of conditional release. Choices A and B are correct as they demonstrate Lucas's awareness of continuing treatment post inpatient care.
Question 3 of 5
A 33-year-old female was brought to the hospital for an acute mental status change by her husband. He reports that she has been taking the same medication to treat symptoms of anxiety and paranoia for the past year. On examination, the woman is diaphoretic, with some rigidity of her extremities. Her blood pressure is 198/109, and her Temperature is 101. Blood analyses show grossly elevated creatine kinase. Which of the following medications could have caused her serious condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly female Dominican patient under treatment for schizophrenia is readmitted to the hospital with a history of increasing jaundice over the past four weeks. She reports that her urine has become darker, her stools have become lighter, and her skin is itching. Blood tests show that her alkaline phosphatase and conjugated bilirubin were raised. Which of the following drugs is she most likely taking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has disorganized thinking associated with schizophrenia. Neuroimaging would likely show dysfunction in which part of the brain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.