ATI RN
Psychotropic Medication Questions
Question 1 of 5
You know your patient has a personality disorder. He tells you, 'You are the best nurse. I am so glad you are here today and not that mean nurse who was here yesterday.' Which personality disorder would be most associated with this statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Patients taking MAOIs have a tendency to experience hypertensive crisis, especially when interacting with other drugs like epinephrine. Which of the following is a sign of hypertensive crisis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is prescribed to an 8-year-old child for the treatment of ADHD. The nurse will most likely monitor which of the following during the medication therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is receiving antipsychotic medication. Which nursing diagnosis may be appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A person newly begun on desipramine reports experiencing dry mouth, constipation, and a feeling of lightheadedness when standing. Which is most true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.