Psychiatric Medications NCLEX Practice
Quiz: 75 Questions and complete
solutions.
Psychiatric Medications NCLEX Practice
Quiz: 75 Questions and complete
solutions.
Jose is diagnosed with amphetamine psychosis and was admitted to the emergency room. Nurse Ronald
would most likely prepare to administer which of the following medication?
A. Librium
B. Valium
C. Ativan
D. Haldol - ANSWER D. Haldol
2. Question
Which of the following liquids would nurse Leng administer to a female client who is intoxicated with
phencyclidine (PCP) to hasten excretion of the chemical?
A. Shake
B. Tea
C. Cranberry Juice
D. Grape juice - ANSWER C. Cranberry Juice
3. Question
When developing a plan of care for a female client with acute stress disorder who lost her sister in a car
accident. Which of the following would the nurse expect to initiate?
A. Facilitating progressive review of the accident and its consequences.
B. Postponing discussion of the accident until the client brings it up.
C. Telling the client to avoid details of the accident.
D. Helping the client to evaluate her sister's behavior. - ANSWER A. Facilitating progressive review of the
accident and its consequences.
,Psychiatric Medications NCLEX Practice
Quiz: 75 Questions and complete
solutions.
4. Question
The nursing assistant tells nurse Ronald that the client is not in the dining room for lunch. Nurse Ronald
would direct the nursing assistant to do which of the following?
A. Tell the client he'll need to wait until supper to eat if he misses lunch.
B. Invite the client to lunch and accompany him to the dining room.
C. Inform the client that he has 10 minutes to get to the dining room for lunch.
D. Take the client a lunch tray and let the client eat in his room. - ANSWER B. Invite the client to lunch
and accompany him to the dining room.
5. Question
The initial nursing intervention for the significant-others during shock phase of a grief reaction should be
focused on:
A. Presenting the full reality of the loss of the individuals.
B. Directing the individual's activities at this time.
C. Staying with the individuals involved.
D. Mobilizing the individual's support system. - ANSWER C. Staying with the individuals involved.
6. Question
Joy's stream of consciousness is occupied exclusively with thoughts of her father's death. Nurse Ronald
should plan to help Joy through this stage of grieving, which is known as:
A. Shock and disbelief
B. Developing awareness
C. Resolving the loss
D. Restitution - ANSWER C. Resolving the loss
7. Question
, Psychiatric Medications NCLEX Practice
Quiz: 75 Questions and complete
solutions.
When taking a health history from a female client who has a moderate level of cognitive impairment
due to dementia, the nurse would expect to note the presence of:
A. Accentuated premorbid traits
B. Enhance intelligence
C. Increased inhibitions
D. Hypervigilance - ANSWER A. Accentuated premorbid traits
8. Question
What is the priority care for a client with dementia resulting from AIDS?
A. Planning for remotivation therapy.
B. Arranging for long-term custodial care.
C. Providing basic intellectual stimulation.
D. Assessing pain frequently. - ANSWER C. Providing basic intellectual stimulation.
9. Question
Jerome who has an eating disorder often exhibits similar symptoms. Nurse Lhey would expect an
adolescent client with anorexia to exhibit:
A. Affective instability
B. Dishered, unkempt physical appearance
C. Depersonalization and derealization
D. Repetitive motor mechanisms - ANSWER A. Affective instability
10. Question
The primary nursing diagnosis for a female client with a medical diagnosis of major depression would be:
A. Situational low self-esteem related to altered role
B. Powerlessness related to the loss of idealized self
C. Spiritual distress related to depression
Quiz: 75 Questions and complete
solutions.
Psychiatric Medications NCLEX Practice
Quiz: 75 Questions and complete
solutions.
Jose is diagnosed with amphetamine psychosis and was admitted to the emergency room. Nurse Ronald
would most likely prepare to administer which of the following medication?
A. Librium
B. Valium
C. Ativan
D. Haldol - ANSWER D. Haldol
2. Question
Which of the following liquids would nurse Leng administer to a female client who is intoxicated with
phencyclidine (PCP) to hasten excretion of the chemical?
A. Shake
B. Tea
C. Cranberry Juice
D. Grape juice - ANSWER C. Cranberry Juice
3. Question
When developing a plan of care for a female client with acute stress disorder who lost her sister in a car
accident. Which of the following would the nurse expect to initiate?
A. Facilitating progressive review of the accident and its consequences.
B. Postponing discussion of the accident until the client brings it up.
C. Telling the client to avoid details of the accident.
D. Helping the client to evaluate her sister's behavior. - ANSWER A. Facilitating progressive review of the
accident and its consequences.
,Psychiatric Medications NCLEX Practice
Quiz: 75 Questions and complete
solutions.
4. Question
The nursing assistant tells nurse Ronald that the client is not in the dining room for lunch. Nurse Ronald
would direct the nursing assistant to do which of the following?
A. Tell the client he'll need to wait until supper to eat if he misses lunch.
B. Invite the client to lunch and accompany him to the dining room.
C. Inform the client that he has 10 minutes to get to the dining room for lunch.
D. Take the client a lunch tray and let the client eat in his room. - ANSWER B. Invite the client to lunch
and accompany him to the dining room.
5. Question
The initial nursing intervention for the significant-others during shock phase of a grief reaction should be
focused on:
A. Presenting the full reality of the loss of the individuals.
B. Directing the individual's activities at this time.
C. Staying with the individuals involved.
D. Mobilizing the individual's support system. - ANSWER C. Staying with the individuals involved.
6. Question
Joy's stream of consciousness is occupied exclusively with thoughts of her father's death. Nurse Ronald
should plan to help Joy through this stage of grieving, which is known as:
A. Shock and disbelief
B. Developing awareness
C. Resolving the loss
D. Restitution - ANSWER C. Resolving the loss
7. Question
, Psychiatric Medications NCLEX Practice
Quiz: 75 Questions and complete
solutions.
When taking a health history from a female client who has a moderate level of cognitive impairment
due to dementia, the nurse would expect to note the presence of:
A. Accentuated premorbid traits
B. Enhance intelligence
C. Increased inhibitions
D. Hypervigilance - ANSWER A. Accentuated premorbid traits
8. Question
What is the priority care for a client with dementia resulting from AIDS?
A. Planning for remotivation therapy.
B. Arranging for long-term custodial care.
C. Providing basic intellectual stimulation.
D. Assessing pain frequently. - ANSWER C. Providing basic intellectual stimulation.
9. Question
Jerome who has an eating disorder often exhibits similar symptoms. Nurse Lhey would expect an
adolescent client with anorexia to exhibit:
A. Affective instability
B. Dishered, unkempt physical appearance
C. Depersonalization and derealization
D. Repetitive motor mechanisms - ANSWER A. Affective instability
10. Question
The primary nursing diagnosis for a female client with a medical diagnosis of major depression would be:
A. Situational low self-esteem related to altered role
B. Powerlessness related to the loss of idealized self
C. Spiritual distress related to depression
