ATI-Style Nursing Questions on Various Mental
Health Topics exam
Administration and starting dose of clomipramine for OCD
treatment - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Clomipramine is orally administered,
with a common starting dose of 25 mg per day, adjusted based
on response
Alzheimer disease - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Progressive
neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss,
cognitive decline, and behavioral changes.
Antidepressants for somatic illness disorder -
✔✔ANSW✔✔..SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
like fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine are commonly used.
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Characterized
by a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating
the rights of others.
, Bibliotherapy - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Use of books as therapy in the
treatment of mental or psychological disorders.
Binge eating disorder - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Binge eating disorder is
characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of
food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.
Causes and symptoms of somatic illness disorder -
✔✔ANSW✔✔..Causes include genetic factors, childhood
trauma, and learned behavior. Symptoms include pain,
gastrointestinal problems, sexual symptoms, and neurological
symptoms.
Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -
✔✔ANSW✔✔..Characteristics include difficulties with
communication and interaction, restricted interests, and
repetitive behaviors.
Chronic motor or tic disorders - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Chronic motor
or tic disorders involve repetitive, involuntary movements or
vocalizations persisting for more than one year.
Health Topics exam
Administration and starting dose of clomipramine for OCD
treatment - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Clomipramine is orally administered,
with a common starting dose of 25 mg per day, adjusted based
on response
Alzheimer disease - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Progressive
neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss,
cognitive decline, and behavioral changes.
Antidepressants for somatic illness disorder -
✔✔ANSW✔✔..SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
like fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine are commonly used.
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Characterized
by a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating
the rights of others.
, Bibliotherapy - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Use of books as therapy in the
treatment of mental or psychological disorders.
Binge eating disorder - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Binge eating disorder is
characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of
food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.
Causes and symptoms of somatic illness disorder -
✔✔ANSW✔✔..Causes include genetic factors, childhood
trauma, and learned behavior. Symptoms include pain,
gastrointestinal problems, sexual symptoms, and neurological
symptoms.
Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -
✔✔ANSW✔✔..Characteristics include difficulties with
communication and interaction, restricted interests, and
repetitive behaviors.
Chronic motor or tic disorders - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..Chronic motor
or tic disorders involve repetitive, involuntary movements or
vocalizations persisting for more than one year.
