Mental Health - Khan Academy NCLEX
Questions
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient who has undergone electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). The patient should be carefully assessed for which common adverse
effects of this treatment? correct answers Headache & Memory Loss
The healthcare provider is counseling a patient who is diagnosed with depression.
Which of the following statements made by a patient should the healthcare provider
recognize as a sign of transference?
A) "I'm glad I lost my job because now I don't have to commute."
B) "It's amazing how much you remind me of my favorite teacher."
C) "I drink so I can deal with the difficult situation at work."
D)"I may not be good looking, but I get really good grades." correct answers B) "It's
amazing how much you remind me of my favorite teacher."
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid).
When teaching the patient about the medication, which of these statements is a priority
for the healthcare provider to include?
A) "You should follow this low calorie, low sodium diet to prevent weight gain."
B)"You should avoid consuming dairy products when you are taking this medication."
C) "Call our office immediately if you experience any unusual bruising or bleeding."
D) "Drink lots of fluids, especially if you are active during hot weather." correct answers
D) "Drink lots of fluids, especially if you are active during hot weather."
A patient diagnosed with depression is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the
following would the healthcare provider most likely observe if the patient experiences an
adverse effect of this medication?
A) Bradycardia
B) Decreased libido
C) Urinary Retention
D) Weight loss correct answers B) Decreased libido
A patient diagnosed with depression is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI). When teaching the patient about the medication, which statement made by the
patient indicates the need for additional teaching?
A) "I will miss putting soy sauce on my noodles."
B) "I'm glad that I can have pepperoni on my pizza."
C) "I'm glad I can still eat hamburgers and french fries."
D) "I can still eat out at restaurants as long as I'm careful." correct answers B) "I'm glad
that I can have pepperoni on my pizza."
Questions
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient who has undergone electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). The patient should be carefully assessed for which common adverse
effects of this treatment? correct answers Headache & Memory Loss
The healthcare provider is counseling a patient who is diagnosed with depression.
Which of the following statements made by a patient should the healthcare provider
recognize as a sign of transference?
A) "I'm glad I lost my job because now I don't have to commute."
B) "It's amazing how much you remind me of my favorite teacher."
C) "I drink so I can deal with the difficult situation at work."
D)"I may not be good looking, but I get really good grades." correct answers B) "It's
amazing how much you remind me of my favorite teacher."
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithobid).
When teaching the patient about the medication, which of these statements is a priority
for the healthcare provider to include?
A) "You should follow this low calorie, low sodium diet to prevent weight gain."
B)"You should avoid consuming dairy products when you are taking this medication."
C) "Call our office immediately if you experience any unusual bruising or bleeding."
D) "Drink lots of fluids, especially if you are active during hot weather." correct answers
D) "Drink lots of fluids, especially if you are active during hot weather."
A patient diagnosed with depression is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the
following would the healthcare provider most likely observe if the patient experiences an
adverse effect of this medication?
A) Bradycardia
B) Decreased libido
C) Urinary Retention
D) Weight loss correct answers B) Decreased libido
A patient diagnosed with depression is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI). When teaching the patient about the medication, which statement made by the
patient indicates the need for additional teaching?
A) "I will miss putting soy sauce on my noodles."
B) "I'm glad that I can have pepperoni on my pizza."
C) "I'm glad I can still eat hamburgers and french fries."
D) "I can still eat out at restaurants as long as I'm careful." correct answers B) "I'm glad
that I can have pepperoni on my pizza."
