NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with acute mania has been admitted to the inpatient unit voluntarily. The nurse approaches the client with medication to be taken orally as ordered by the physician. The client states, 'I don't need that stuff.' Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the medication's calming effect may encourage voluntary compliance.
Question 2 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is discharged to a group home. Which teaching is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recognizing medication side effects ensures adherence and safety, critical for successful community living.
Question 3 of 5
When collaborating with the health care provider to develop a the plan of care for a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the treatment plan will likely include which the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ADHD is typically treated with psychostimulants like methylphenidate, combined with behavior modification, to manage symptoms effectively.
Question 4 of 5
The client with acute mania has been admitted to the inpatient unit voluntarily. The nurse approaches the client with medication to be taken orally as ordered by the physician. The client states, 'I don't need that stuff.' Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the medication's calming effect may encourage voluntary compliance.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is brought to the hospital from a group home where he became agitated, threw a chair at another client, and has been refusing medication for 8 weeks. The client exhibits a flat affect, is not caring for his hygiene, and has become increasingly withdrawn and asocial. The physician orders treatment with risperidone (Risperdal) to improve the client's negative and positive symptoms of schizophrenia. When evaluating the drug's effectiveness on the client's negative symptoms, the nurse should expect improvement in which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is effective for negative symptoms like apathy, lack of motivation, and asocial behavior, which are evident in the client's presentation.