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A nurse is educating a group of high school students about mental
illness. Which of the following statements should the nurse make
about etiology of a mental illness?
a. "Schizophrenia can be detected through a complete blood count."
b. "It is possible to predict the likelihood of developing manifestations
of a mental illness."
c. "Developing a mental illness seems to be related to both genetic and
environmental factors."
d. "Regular physical examinations are commonly used to diagnose
mental illness."
Ans: c. "Developing a mental illness seems to be related to
both genetic and environmental factors."
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing disruptions in sleep,
appetite, and reports having a depressed mood. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
a. Benzodiazepine
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b. Dopamine antagonist
c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d. Mood stabilizer
Ans: c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
A nurse is caring for a client who recently began taking
methylphenidate, a CNS stimulant. Which of the following topics
should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?
a. A tolerance to the medication rarely occurs
b. An increase in appetite may occur after taking the medication
c. The medication should be taken 1 hr before bedtime
d. Foods that are known to be high in caffeine should be avoided
Ans: d. Foods that are known to be high in caffeine should be
avoided
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opiate withdrawal.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe?
a. Increased heart rate and blood pressure
b. Respiratory depression and excessive drowsiness
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ATI Psychopharmacology Questions
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Update / Already Graded
A nurse is educating a group of high school students about mental
illness. Which of the following statements should the nurse make
about etiology of a mental illness?
a. "Schizophrenia can be detected through a complete blood count."
b. "It is possible to predict the likelihood of developing manifestations
of a mental illness."
c. "Developing a mental illness seems to be related to both genetic and
environmental factors."
d. "Regular physical examinations are commonly used to diagnose
mental illness."
Ans: c. "Developing a mental illness seems to be related to
both genetic and environmental factors."
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing disruptions in sleep,
appetite, and reports having a depressed mood. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
a. Benzodiazepine
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b. Dopamine antagonist
c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d. Mood stabilizer
Ans: c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
A nurse is caring for a client who recently began taking
methylphenidate, a CNS stimulant. Which of the following topics
should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?
a. A tolerance to the medication rarely occurs
b. An increase in appetite may occur after taking the medication
c. The medication should be taken 1 hr before bedtime
d. Foods that are known to be high in caffeine should be avoided
Ans: d. Foods that are known to be high in caffeine should be
avoided
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opiate withdrawal.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe?
a. Increased heart rate and blood pressure
b. Respiratory depression and excessive drowsiness
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