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ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dopamine antagonist. Delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech are symptoms of psychosis, which is commonly treated with antipsychotic medications like dopamine antagonists. These medications help to block the excessive dopamine activity in the brain, thereby reducing psychotic symptoms. Mood stabilizers (
A) are used for bipolar disorder, benzodiazepines (
B) are typically for anxiety and not primary in treating psychosis, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (
D) are used for depression and not effective for treating psychosis.
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