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Psychotropic Medications Medcomm Quiz Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is hospitalized for severe depression. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect to provide the patient with teaching about:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse instructs a patient taking a drug that inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO) to avoid certain foods and drugs because of the risk of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.