NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with depression who is taking doxepin (Sinequan) 100 mg P.O. at bedtime has dizziness on arising. Which of the following suggestions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a side effect of doxepin; rising slowly minimizes dizziness and fall risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder about how to socialize during activities without being seductive. The nurse should focus the discussion on which of the following areas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Focusing on the negative reactions of others helps the client understand the impact of his seductive behavior, promoting awareness and encouraging more appropriate social interactions.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by a client taking trazodone (Desyrel) indicates to the nurse that further teaching about the medication is needed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antidepressants like trazodone typically take 2–4 weeks to alleviate depression, not 5–7 days.
Question 4 of 5
A teacher is talking to the school nurse about a child in her classroom who has a tic disorder. The teacher mentions that the boy frequently trips other children should be a good, about the teacher then further states that she ignores him when that happens because it is part of his disorder. The nurse should tell the teacher?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tripping others is not a tic and should be addressed as a behavioral issue, not ignored.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates increased insight by the client about her newly diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia being stabilized on medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recognizing that voices diminish with coping strategies but may return under stress shows insight into the illness and its management, unlike the other options, which reflect denial, persistent delusions, or unrealistic expectations.