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Psychotropic Medications 101 Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: Statement A reflects healthy resilience as it shows the ability to maintain emotional boundaries and not internalize negativity from others. This indicates good self-awareness and coping strategies. In contrast, statement B suggests a negative thought pattern, linking anger to depression. Statement C implies a fatalistic view, lacking agency. Statement D demonstrates emotional regulation but doesn't directly relate to resilience against adversity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who graduated at the top of his class but now obsesses about being incompetent in his new job. The nurse recognizes that this patient may benefit from the following type of psychotherapy:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is effective for addressing distorted thought patterns and behaviors, which are characteristic of the patient's feelings of incompetence. Firstly, CBT helps the patient identify and challenge negative beliefs about their abilities. Secondly, it teaches them to replace these thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones. Thirdly, CBT incorporates behavioral techniques to help the patient practice new, healthier behaviors. In contrast, A: Interpersonal therapy focuses on improving relationships, B: Operant conditioning involves modifying behavior through reinforcement, and C: Behavioral therapy focuses on changing specific behaviors without addressing underlying thought patterns. Therefore, D is the most appropriate choice for addressing the patient's cognitive distortions and behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
Schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions are terms that relate to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: cognitive-behavioral therapy. Schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions are key concepts in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on identifying and challenging maladaptive thoughts and beliefs to change behaviors and emotions. Schemata are core beliefs about oneself and the world, automatic thoughts are quick, unconscious thoughts that influence emotions, and cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns. These concepts are central to the cognitive restructuring process in CBT. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically address the cognitive processes and techniques used in CBT. Rational-emotive behavioral therapy (Choice A) focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs, but it does not emphasize cognitive restructuring to the same extent as CBT. Operant conditioning theory (Choice C) focuses on behavior modification through reinforcement and punishment, while biofeedback (Choice D) is a technique used to help individuals learn to control physiological processes through feedback.
Question 4 of 5
An adolescent female is readmitted for inpatient care after a suicide attempt. What is the most important nursing intervention to accomplish upon admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Checking the patient's belongings for dangerous items. This is important to ensure the safety of the patient and others. By removing any potential harmful items, the risk of another suicide attempt or harm to others can be minimized. This intervention takes priority over the other options as safety is the immediate concern. A: Allowing the patient to return to her previous room may not address the safety issue and could potentially put the patient at risk. B: Orienting the patient to the unit is important but ensuring safety should come first. C: Building trust through therapeutic communication is crucial in the long term, but immediate safety should be the priority.
Question 5 of 5
Which disadvantage is inherent to the problem-oriented charting system (SOAPIE)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because in the problem-oriented charting system (SOAPIE), documentation is not listed in chronological order. This is a disadvantage because it can make it difficult to track the progression of the patient's care over time. In SOAPIE, information is organized based on the patient's problems, which may not align with the timeline of events. A: Incorrect. The problem-oriented charting system does not necessarily affect the support for a universal organizational system. B: Incorrect. Including subjective information is not inherently a disadvantage of the SOAPIE system. D: Incorrect. The nursing process can still be followed using the problem-oriented charting system, although it may not be as structured as other formats.