PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN UPDATED
SCRIPT 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● 2. How often and what dosage is alprazolam (Xanax) given to clients?
A. 0.25-1.0 mg. b.i.d.
B. 0.25-0.5 mg. t.i.d.
C. 0.5-1.0 mg. t.i.d.
D. 0.5-1.0 mg. q.i.d. Answer: B: 0.25-0.5 mg t.i.d.
The rationale for this dosage is as follows:
Individualized treatment: The dosage of alprazolam can vary depending
on factors such as the severity of the anxiety disorder, the patient's
response to the medication, and their medical history. It is essential for
healthcare providers to tailor the dosage to the specific needs of each
patient.
Gradual titration: Starting with a lower dosage, such as 0.25-0.5 mg,
allows for a cautious approach to treatment. It helps to minimize the risk
of side effects and allows the healthcare provider to assess the patient's
response before potentially adjusting the dosage.
Therapeutic effect: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine medication that acts
as an anxiolytic and can provide relief from anxiety symptoms. The
dosage range of 0.25-0.5 mg has been found effective for many
,individuals in managing anxiety disorders, providing the desired
therapeutic effect.
● 3. The psychiatric technician is to give Haldol Decanoate 300 mg IM
to a client. The label on the ampule reads Haldol Decanoate 100mg/ml.
The hospital policy states that no more than 2 ml can be given to a client
in one site. The psychiatric technician will give:
A. 2 ml. in one site and 2 ml in another site.
B. 1 ml. in one site and then one hour later give 2 ml. in the same site.
C. 1 1/2 ml. in one site and 1 1/2 ml in another site.
D. 1 1/2 ml. in one site. Answer: C. 1 1/2 ml. in one site and 1 1/2 ml. in
another site.
Rationale: The label on the ampule indicates that Haldol Decanoate has
a concentration of 100 mg/ml. The prescribed dose is 300 mg. Since the
hospital policy states that no more than 2 ml can be given at one site, the
psychiatric technician will need to split the dose between two injection
sites. Each site can receive a maximum of 2 ml, so the technician will
administer 1 1/2 ml (150 mg) in one site and another 1 1/2 ml (150 mg)
in another site to achieve the total prescribed dose of 300 mg.
● 4. Mr. Jones goes to his family physician complaining of a gnawing
pain in his abdomen. He has had a lot of stress lately at work and has
been taking a corticosteriod medication. The physician diagnoses the
problem to be a peptic ulcer. The most likely medication the physician
will prescribe for Mr. Jones is:
,A. chlorzoxazone.
B. methsuximide.
C. furazolidone.
D. famotidine. Answer: D. famotidine.
Rationale: Given the symptoms of a gnawing pain in the abdomen and
the patient's recent stress and corticosteroid use, the physician is likely to
diagnose a peptic ulcer. The most likely medication that the physician
will prescribe for Mr. Jones is famotidine. Famotidine is a histamine-2
receptor antagonist that reduces the production of stomach acid,
providing relief from symptoms and promoting the healing of peptic
ulcers.
● 5. The psychiatric technician is to give 400 mg of chlorpromazine to
the client at 1200. There are both 100 mg and 200 mg tablets of
chlorpromazine in the client's medication cassette. The psychiatric
technician would give:
A. Four of the 100 mg. tablets.
B. Two of the 100 mg. tablets.
C. Two of the 200 mg. tablets.
D. One 100 mg. tablet and one 200 mg. tablet. Answer: B. two of the
200 mg tablets.
Rationale:
, To administer 400 mg of chlorpromazine to the client, we need to select
the combination of tablets that adds up to the desired dosage. Since there
are both 100 mg and 200 mg tablets available, we need to determine the
combination that adds up to 400 mg.
● 6. The doctor has ordered 10 mg of a medication and the label on the
bottle reads 0.005 grams
per tablet. How many tablets should the client receive?
A. One
B. One and a half
C. Two
D. Three Answer: C. Two
Rationale: Since 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams, we can convert the
weight of each tablet from grams to milligrams:
0.005 grams = 0.005 * 1000 mg = 5 mg
Now we can compare the ordered dose of 10 mg with the dose contained
in each tablet (5 mg).
10 mg / 5 mg = 2 tablets
SCRIPT 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● 2. How often and what dosage is alprazolam (Xanax) given to clients?
A. 0.25-1.0 mg. b.i.d.
B. 0.25-0.5 mg. t.i.d.
C. 0.5-1.0 mg. t.i.d.
D. 0.5-1.0 mg. q.i.d. Answer: B: 0.25-0.5 mg t.i.d.
The rationale for this dosage is as follows:
Individualized treatment: The dosage of alprazolam can vary depending
on factors such as the severity of the anxiety disorder, the patient's
response to the medication, and their medical history. It is essential for
healthcare providers to tailor the dosage to the specific needs of each
patient.
Gradual titration: Starting with a lower dosage, such as 0.25-0.5 mg,
allows for a cautious approach to treatment. It helps to minimize the risk
of side effects and allows the healthcare provider to assess the patient's
response before potentially adjusting the dosage.
Therapeutic effect: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine medication that acts
as an anxiolytic and can provide relief from anxiety symptoms. The
dosage range of 0.25-0.5 mg has been found effective for many
,individuals in managing anxiety disorders, providing the desired
therapeutic effect.
● 3. The psychiatric technician is to give Haldol Decanoate 300 mg IM
to a client. The label on the ampule reads Haldol Decanoate 100mg/ml.
The hospital policy states that no more than 2 ml can be given to a client
in one site. The psychiatric technician will give:
A. 2 ml. in one site and 2 ml in another site.
B. 1 ml. in one site and then one hour later give 2 ml. in the same site.
C. 1 1/2 ml. in one site and 1 1/2 ml in another site.
D. 1 1/2 ml. in one site. Answer: C. 1 1/2 ml. in one site and 1 1/2 ml. in
another site.
Rationale: The label on the ampule indicates that Haldol Decanoate has
a concentration of 100 mg/ml. The prescribed dose is 300 mg. Since the
hospital policy states that no more than 2 ml can be given at one site, the
psychiatric technician will need to split the dose between two injection
sites. Each site can receive a maximum of 2 ml, so the technician will
administer 1 1/2 ml (150 mg) in one site and another 1 1/2 ml (150 mg)
in another site to achieve the total prescribed dose of 300 mg.
● 4. Mr. Jones goes to his family physician complaining of a gnawing
pain in his abdomen. He has had a lot of stress lately at work and has
been taking a corticosteriod medication. The physician diagnoses the
problem to be a peptic ulcer. The most likely medication the physician
will prescribe for Mr. Jones is:
,A. chlorzoxazone.
B. methsuximide.
C. furazolidone.
D. famotidine. Answer: D. famotidine.
Rationale: Given the symptoms of a gnawing pain in the abdomen and
the patient's recent stress and corticosteroid use, the physician is likely to
diagnose a peptic ulcer. The most likely medication that the physician
will prescribe for Mr. Jones is famotidine. Famotidine is a histamine-2
receptor antagonist that reduces the production of stomach acid,
providing relief from symptoms and promoting the healing of peptic
ulcers.
● 5. The psychiatric technician is to give 400 mg of chlorpromazine to
the client at 1200. There are both 100 mg and 200 mg tablets of
chlorpromazine in the client's medication cassette. The psychiatric
technician would give:
A. Four of the 100 mg. tablets.
B. Two of the 100 mg. tablets.
C. Two of the 200 mg. tablets.
D. One 100 mg. tablet and one 200 mg. tablet. Answer: B. two of the
200 mg tablets.
Rationale:
, To administer 400 mg of chlorpromazine to the client, we need to select
the combination of tablets that adds up to the desired dosage. Since there
are both 100 mg and 200 mg tablets available, we need to determine the
combination that adds up to 400 mg.
● 6. The doctor has ordered 10 mg of a medication and the label on the
bottle reads 0.005 grams
per tablet. How many tablets should the client receive?
A. One
B. One and a half
C. Two
D. Three Answer: C. Two
Rationale: Since 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams, we can convert the
weight of each tablet from grams to milligrams:
0.005 grams = 0.005 * 1000 mg = 5 mg
Now we can compare the ordered dose of 10 mg with the dose contained
in each tablet (5 mg).
10 mg / 5 mg = 2 tablets
