ATI RN
Concept of Family Health Nursing Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Why are cardiovascular medications, such as beta blockers and alpha-2 receptor agonists, used in patients with anxiety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Block manifestations: Tremors. Beta blockers and alpha-2 receptor agonists are used in patients with anxiety to block physical manifestations such as tremors. Beta blockers reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the body, including tremors. Alpha-2 receptor agonists also help reduce physical symptoms by decreasing the release of norepinephrine. Palpitations (B), tachycardia (C), and sweating (D) are also physical symptoms of anxiety, but beta blockers and alpha-2 receptor agonists primarily target tremors in this context.
Question 2 of 5
What type of antidepressant increases the availability of serotonin and norepinephrine by inhibiting enzymes that metabolize serotonin and norepinephrine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). MAOIs work by inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which is responsible for breaking down serotonin and norepinephrine. By inhibiting this enzyme, MAOIs increase the availability of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, leading to improved mood. Incorrect choices: B: Explosive occipital headache - This choice is irrelevant to the question and does not relate to antidepressants or neurotransmitter availability. C: Polyuria - This choice is a symptom related to excessive urination and does not pertain to antidepressants or neurotransmitter metabolism. D: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - While SSRIs also increase serotonin levels, they do so by blocking the reuptake of serotonin, not by inhibiting enzymes that metabolize serotonin and norepinephrine.
Question 3 of 5
What are the common side effects of the anticonvulsant Divalproex (Depakote)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: GI upset. Divalproex is known to cause gastrointestinal (GI) upset as a common side effect, including symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. This is due to its irritant effect on the stomach lining. B: Headache - While headache can be a side effect of some medications, it is not a common side effect of Divalproex. C: Dizziness - Dizziness can occur as a side effect of Divalproex, but it is less common compared to GI upset. D: Weight gain - Weight gain is a known side effect of Divalproex, but it is not as common as GI upset. Weight gain typically occurs over time with long-term use.
Question 4 of 5
Your patient attends to see you for a routine visit but mentions his problem dealing with gambling impulses. After probing further, you conclude that the patient is an at-risk gambler. He seems reluctant to admit and does not want to be referred for counselling. You affirm his gambling problem, and should take the following steps EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Women from which of the following groups are least likely to perceive themselves as overweight?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.