ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Escitalopram. This medication is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), commonly used to treat anxiety disorders like illness anxiety disorder. It helps increase serotonin levels in the brain, which can improve mood and reduce anxiety symptoms. Carbamazepine (
A) is typically used for seizures and mood disorders. Haloperidol (
B) is an antipsychotic used for conditions like schizophrenia. Olanzapine (
C) is also an antipsychotic used for conditions like bipolar disorder.
Therefore, Escitalopram is the most appropriate choice for treating illness anxiety disorder.
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