ATI RN
Concept of Family Health Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which treatment has been identified as a best practice for persons with borderline personality disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). DBT is specifically designed for individuals with borderline personality disorder, focusing on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It has shown to be effective in reducing self-harm behaviors and improving overall functioning. CBT (B) may be helpful for some symptoms but lacks the comprehensive approach of DBT. MBCT (C) is primarily used for depression and may not address the specific needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder. ERP (D) is used for anxiety disorders, not BPD.
Question 2 of 5
What cardiovascular medication is often introduced for persons suffering from performance anxiety, social phobia, or panic disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: Propranolol (Inderal) is a beta-blocker commonly used to manage physical symptoms associated with anxiety, such as tremors and rapid heart rate. It is effective for performance anxiety, social phobia, and panic disorder by reducing physiological symptoms without affecting cognitive functions. Other choices like B, C, and D are not indicated for these conditions and do not target the cardiovascular symptoms associated with anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A patient arrives at the hospital and describes his inability to achieve an erection after taking his Zoloft for the last three months. The nurse instructs:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Zoloft is known to cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction. Step 2: The nurse should recommend discussing switching medications with the physician to address the issue. Step 3: Switching medications may help alleviate the erectile dysfunction without compromising the patient's mental health treatment. Summary: Option A is correct as it directly addresses the patient's concern and offers a potential solution. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they are unrelated to the patient's issue with erectile dysfunction caused by Zoloft.
Question 4 of 5
Name three common tricyclic antidepressants.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Identify tricyclic antidepressants as a class of medications. Step 2: Recognize Amitriptyline, Imipramine, and Nortriptyline as commonly prescribed tricyclic antidepressants. Step 3: Eliminate "Palpitations" as it is not a tricyclic antidepressant. Step 4: Choose Amitriptyline (Elavil) as the correct answer due to its classification as a tricyclic antidepressant and common use in clinical practice.
Question 5 of 5
A patient prone to manic episodes is reevaluated and diagnosed with acute kidney injury. Which medication would the nurse anticipate holding? A. Xanax B. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) C. Nifedipine D. Lithium
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, Lithium. In a patient prone to manic episodes with acute kidney injury, Lithium should be held due to its potential to worsen renal function. Xanax (A) is not typically contraindicated in acute kidney injury. Carbamazepine (B) may be used cautiously but does not have the same risk as Lithium. Nifedipine (C) is a calcium channel blocker and does not directly impact kidney function in the same way Lithium does.