ATI RN
ATI Mental Health RN 400 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following has the lowest risk for sexual dysfunction and weight gain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aripiprazole (
D) has the lowest risk of weight gain and sexual dysfunction due to its partial dopamine agonist mechanism. Clozapine (
A) and olanzapine (
B) cause significant weight gain, and haloperidol (
C) elevates prolactin, increasing sexual dysfunction risk.
Question 2 of 5
All are types of schizoaffective disorder except,
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schizoaffective disorder includes depressive (
A), unspecified (
B), and bipolar (
D) types. Anxiety type (
C) is not a recognized subtype.
Question 3 of 5
What is the main neurotransmitter abnormality in Tourette's?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dopamine dysregulation (
A) in the basal ganglia causes tics in
Tourette’s. Serotonin (
B), glutamate (
C), and GABA (
D) play secondary roles but are not primary.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following ADHD medications is not a stimulant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strattera (
B) is a non-stimulant norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Adderall (
A), Vyvanse (
C), and Ritalin (
D) are stimulants increasing dopamine and norepinephrine.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following medications is effective for enuresis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desmopressin (
C) reduces nighttime urine production as a synthetic antidiuretic hormone, making it effective for enuresis. Gabapentin (
A) treats seizures and pain, laxatives (
B) address constipation, and SSRIs (
D) are for mood disorders, none directly treating enuresis.