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Psychotropic Medications 101 Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
You ask the patient’s sister for more information about the home environment, ADLs, and medications. What type of information source is his sister?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Secondary. The sister is considered a secondary information source because she is not the patient themselves. Secondary sources provide information based on knowledge of the primary source (the patient). Primary sources are the patients themselves. Private (C) refers to confidentiality, not the source of information. Informed (D) does not specify the relationship to the patient.
Question 2 of 5
As a nurse assesses a new client, the nurse makes sure the door remains open. Which type of communication factor is this action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Environmental. Keeping the door open during the assessment is an environmental communication factor because it influences the physical setting where communication takes place. This action ensures transparency and promotes a sense of safety and trust between the nurse and the client. It allows for privacy while still maintaining visibility and accessibility, facilitating effective communication. Summary: - A: Environmental (Correct): Keeping the door open influences the physical setting, promoting transparency and trust. - B: Relationship: This choice refers to the connection between the nurse and the client, not the physical environment. - C: Personal: This refers to individual characteristics or preferences, not the physical environment. - D: Message: This refers to the content of the communication, not the physical setting.
Question 3 of 5
Hugo has a fraternal twin named Franco who is unaffected by mental illness even though they were raised in the same dysfunctional household. Franco asks the nurse, 'Why Hugo and not me?' The nurse replies:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because genetic vulnerability plays a significant role in mental illness. Hugo and Franco, being fraternal twins, may have different genetic predispositions. This means that Hugo may have inherited genetic factors that make him more susceptible to mental illness compared to Franco. Therefore, even though they were raised in the same dysfunctional household, Hugo's genetic vulnerability could be the reason for his mental illness. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not address the key factor of genetic vulnerability. Choice A suggests a different reason related to abuse by their father, choice C implies Franco's ignorance of the situation, and choice D refers to Hugo's coping mechanism rather than genetic predisposition.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement accurately describes the effects of emotional trauma on the individual physically?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: C is correct as emotional trauma can manifest as physical symptoms, such as headaches or stomach issues. Trauma can affect the body's stress response, leading to physical health problems. A is incorrect as emotional trauma can impact physical health. B is incorrect as physical manifestations can be long-lasting. D is incorrect as individuals may not always be fully aware of the physical effects of trauma.
Question 5 of 5
The patient expresses sadness at 'being all alone with no one to share my life with.' Which response by the nurse demonstrates the existence of a therapeutic relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it acknowledges and validates the patient's feelings, demonstrating empathy and understanding. By acknowledging the pain of loneliness, the nurse shows support and compassion, which are essential in building a therapeutic relationship. Option B focuses on common interests, which may not address the patient's emotional needs. Option C shifts the focus to the nurse's interests, potentially dismissing the patient's feelings. Option D oversimplifies loneliness as solely needing social involvement, lacking the depth of emotional support required in a therapeutic relationship.