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ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is prescribed risperidone for psychosis. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone can cause drowsiness making driving unsafe.
Choice A is incorrect as it can be taken with or without food.
Choice C is less relevant than monitoring for sedation.
Choice D is incorrect as weight gain not loss is a common side effect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that the major health complication associated with anorexia nervosa is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac dysrhythmias from electrolyte imbalances are a leading cause of death in anorexia nervosa.
Choice B is significant but less acute.
Choice C is uncomfortable but not life-threatening.
Choice D is less common and manageable.
Question 3 of 5
What is the most important factor for the nurse to assess when doing an admission assessment of a client with a history of alcoholism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Knowing the last drink time is critical to predict and manage withdrawal symptoms which can start 4-6 hours post-drink.
Choices A B and C are important but secondary to immediate withdrawal risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has ADHD about methylphenidate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a stimulant and caffeine can exacerbate side effects like increased heart rate and anxiety so restricting caffeine is advised.
Choice A is incorrect as dry mouth not increased saliva is a common side effect.
Choice B is incorrect as bedtime administration can cause insomnia.
Choice C is incorrect as weight loss not gain
Question 5 of 5
A client with major depressive disorder has been taking fluoxetine an SSRI for 5 weeks. During the first outpatient visit the client smiles and states "I feel like a great weight is off my chest." How should the nurse interpret this behavior change?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine typically takes 4-6 weeks to show full effects. The client’s positive statement aligns with this timeline indicating the medication is alleviating depressive symptoms.
Choice B is incorrect as the positive demeanor does not suggest suicidal planning though monitoring is needed.
Choice C is unwarranted as the response indicates effectiveness not a need for adjustment.
Choice D is incorrect as serotonin syndrome presents with severe symptoms like agitation not relief.