ATI RN
Psychotropic Medication Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Yesterday, a client with schizophrenia began treatment with haloperidol (Haldol). Today, the nurse notices that the client is holding his head to one side and complaining of neck and jaw spasms. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a client administers sertraline (Zoloft) for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notices that a woman in an exercise class is unable to jump rope. The nurse is aware that to jump rope, one's shoulder has to be capable of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Circumduction. To jump rope, the shoulder joint needs to perform a circular motion, which is defined as circumduction. This movement involves a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. In contrast, choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe the shoulder movement needed for jumping rope. Inversion (choice A) is a movement of the foot, supination (choice B) is a movement of the forearm, and protraction (choice C) is a movement of the scapula. Therefore, the correct answer is D because circumduction best describes the shoulder movement required for jumping rope.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and asks the nurse, 'What is osteoporosis?' The nurse explains that osteoporosis is defined as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Loss of bone density. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakened bones due to a reduction in bone density, making them more susceptible to fractures. This is the most accurate definition because osteoporosis involves the gradual loss of bone mass and strength over time. Choice A is incorrect because osteoporosis is not characterized by increased bone matrix but rather a reduction in bone density. Choice C is incorrect as osteoporosis results in weaker, not new bone growth. Choice D is incorrect as increased phagocytic activity refers to a different process unrelated to osteoporosis.
Question 5 of 5
An 80-year-old woman is visiting the clinic for a checkup. She states, 'I can't walk as much as I used to.' The nurse is observing for motor dysfunction in her hip and should ask her to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Abduct her hip while she is lying on her back. This action tests the strength and range of motion of the hip abductors, which are commonly affected in older adults leading to difficulty in walking. By asking the patient to abduct her hip while lying on her back, the nurse can assess if there is any weakness or limitation in her hip abduction movement, which can indicate underlying motor dysfunction. Additionally, this position minimizes the impact of gravity and stabilizes the pelvis, allowing for a more accurate assessment of hip abduction strength. Incorrect options: A: Internally rotate her hip while she is sitting - This does not specifically target the hip abductors, which are more relevant in assessing walking difficulty. C: Adduct her hip while she is lying on her back - Adduction movement is not as relevant in assessing motor dysfunction related to walking difficulty in this context. D: Externally rotate her hip while she is standing - Standing position and external