NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While caring for a client who is withdrawing from alcohol, the nurse must assess for what additional complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seizures are a serious complication of alcohol withdrawal, requiring vigilant monitoring due to their potential for harm.
Question 2 of 5
What suggestion can the nurse make if the client complains of feeling dizzy when taking doxepin (Sinequan) at bedtime as prescribed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rising slowly minimizes orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect of doxepin, reducing dizziness.
Question 3 of 5
The client receiving treatment for substance dependence has not been attending group therapy. Which response by the nurse to confront this behavior is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confronting nonattendance nonjudgmentally (
D) addresses denial. “Why” questions (
A) suggesting alternatives (
B) or threats (
C) are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding by the nurse is most suggestive to the obese client is taking dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monopolizing discussions reflects the hyperactivity and talkativeness associated with stimulant use like dextroamphetamine.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reviews various treatment options with the group members. Which of the following are considered most therapeutic in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: SSRIs and cognitive-behavioral therapy, particularly exposure and response prevention, are evidence-based treatments for OCD, targeting symptoms effectively.