ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mental health nurse is teaching a female client who has an anxiety disorder about alprazolam. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alprazolam, a pregnancy category D drug, poses fetal risks like birth defects, necessitating reliable contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy and harm to the fetus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision indicates lithium toxicity (levels >1.5 mEq/L), a serious symptom requiring immediate reporting, unlike fine tremors or thirst, which are common side effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protecting the client from injury is the highest priority due to the risk of impaired judgment and physiological responses in acute anxiety, establishing safety as the foundation for further care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amantadine 150 mg PO every 12 hr. The available medication is amantadine 50 mg/5 mL syrup. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: Desired dose (150 mg) divided by concentration (50 mg/5 mL) equals 3, then multiplied by 5 mL equals 15 mL per dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about fluoxetine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes decreased sex drive and appetite loss, key side effects to include in teaching, unlike rapid symptom relief or drooling.