PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD newest
REVIEW — 150 with complete QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not
exceed how many milliliters per injection site?
3
Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of:
recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in
noticeable hair loss.
The Psychiatric Technician would give which of the
following instructions to a client to prevent mouth or
throat dryness resulting from the use of a bronchial
inhaler?
Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation
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,One of the main educational goals a psychiatric
technician would implement when working with an
autistic child would be to:
Provide a highly structured program with predictable
routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
A vitamin supplement a woman should take before
contraception and during pregnancy in order to
decrease the risks of birth defects would be:
Folic Acid
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop
two-hand coordination and muscular strength by
having the client:
Manipulate clay or play-dough between his/her hands.
Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in
deficiencies of which of the following vitamins?
Vitamins B9, B12, D
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,Some clients being maintained on Thorazine
(chlorpromazine) may be administered a dosage as
high as how many milligrams a day in order to achieve
a therapeutic effect?
800-1,000mg
What is the purpose of the AIMS test?
It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive
dyskinesia.
A male patient, 51-years-old, has been diagnosed with
Major Depression. He been isolating in his room since
he was admitted to the hospital three days ago. A group
that focuses on feeling is about to begin. The psychiatric
technician enters the patient's room and states:
"I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is
starting soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear?
Preschool years
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, Most cases of stuttering are cause by:
Emotional or psychological factors.
The Psychiatric technician is aware that antipsychotic
agents can cause side effects. Early recognition would
be critical for which of the following side effects?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
The psychiatric technician is admitting a male patient
from a nearby Indian reservation. He or she would
focus on what mental health concerns which relate to
the Native American population?
Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The
Psychiatric Technician would know that this value is:
Slightly High
Which of the following diseases is an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands causing persistent upper
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REVIEW — 150 with complete QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not
exceed how many milliliters per injection site?
3
Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of:
recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in
noticeable hair loss.
The Psychiatric Technician would give which of the
following instructions to a client to prevent mouth or
throat dryness resulting from the use of a bronchial
inhaler?
Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation
Page 1 of 37
,One of the main educational goals a psychiatric
technician would implement when working with an
autistic child would be to:
Provide a highly structured program with predictable
routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
A vitamin supplement a woman should take before
contraception and during pregnancy in order to
decrease the risks of birth defects would be:
Folic Acid
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop
two-hand coordination and muscular strength by
having the client:
Manipulate clay or play-dough between his/her hands.
Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in
deficiencies of which of the following vitamins?
Vitamins B9, B12, D
Page 2 of 37
,Some clients being maintained on Thorazine
(chlorpromazine) may be administered a dosage as
high as how many milligrams a day in order to achieve
a therapeutic effect?
800-1,000mg
What is the purpose of the AIMS test?
It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive
dyskinesia.
A male patient, 51-years-old, has been diagnosed with
Major Depression. He been isolating in his room since
he was admitted to the hospital three days ago. A group
that focuses on feeling is about to begin. The psychiatric
technician enters the patient's room and states:
"I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is
starting soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear?
Preschool years
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, Most cases of stuttering are cause by:
Emotional or psychological factors.
The Psychiatric technician is aware that antipsychotic
agents can cause side effects. Early recognition would
be critical for which of the following side effects?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
The psychiatric technician is admitting a male patient
from a nearby Indian reservation. He or she would
focus on what mental health concerns which relate to
the Native American population?
Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The
Psychiatric Technician would know that this value is:
Slightly High
Which of the following diseases is an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands causing persistent upper
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