ATI LPN
ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse manager is discussing suicide with nursing staff. Which of the following should the manager identify as risk factors for suicide? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Male gender, age over 55, and schizophrenia increase suicide risk due to help-seeking reluctance, isolation, and severe mental illness, respectively. Education and recent marriage are not direct risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of opioid use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone reduces opioid withdrawal symptoms by acting on opioid receptors, unlike naloxone (reversal) or lorazepam (anxiety).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger is a common response to trauma like sexual assault, stemming from feelings of violation, betrayal, or injustice. It can manifest as irritability, aggression, or withdrawal, making it an expected finding in PTSD.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and is taking buspirone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hallucinations are a serious adverse effect of buspirone, requiring immediate reporting to the provider, unlike minor effects like sweating or appetite changes.