ATI MENTAL HEALTH
PROCTORED TEST BANK
2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES|ALREADY
GRADED A
1.
2. Question: A patient with major depressive disorder is prescribed a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which of the following statements by the patient indicates that
they understand how to use the medication properly?
A. "I will take the medication only when I feel depressed."
B. "I can stop taking the medication once I start to feel better."
C. "I should take the medication at the same time every day."
D. "I can drink alcohol while taking this medication."
Answer: C. "I should take the medication at the same time every day."
3. Question: A nurse is assessing a patient for symptoms of mania. Which of the following
symptoms should the nurse expect to observe?
A. Decreased energy and lethargy
B. Increased need for sleep and poor appetite
C. Euphoric mood and excessive spending
D. Withdrawn behavior and lack of interest in activities
Answer: C. Euphoric mood and excessive spending
4. Question: When educating a patient about cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for
anxiety, which of the following points should the nurse include?
A. CBT focuses on exploring past trauma to understand current anxiety.
PROCTORED TEST BANK
2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES|ALREADY
GRADED A
1.
2. Question: A patient with major depressive disorder is prescribed a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which of the following statements by the patient indicates that
they understand how to use the medication properly?
A. "I will take the medication only when I feel depressed."
B. "I can stop taking the medication once I start to feel better."
C. "I should take the medication at the same time every day."
D. "I can drink alcohol while taking this medication."
Answer: C. "I should take the medication at the same time every day."
3. Question: A nurse is assessing a patient for symptoms of mania. Which of the following
symptoms should the nurse expect to observe?
A. Decreased energy and lethargy
B. Increased need for sleep and poor appetite
C. Euphoric mood and excessive spending
D. Withdrawn behavior and lack of interest in activities
Answer: C. Euphoric mood and excessive spending
4. Question: When educating a patient about cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for
anxiety, which of the following points should the nurse include?
A. CBT focuses on exploring past trauma to understand current anxiety.
