ATI Psychopharmacology Questions &
ATI Real Life RN Mental Health- Bipolar
Disorder Exam Merger Best Edition.
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." - Answer ✅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
b. Dopamine antagonist
c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d. Mood stabilizer - Answer ✅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?
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,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 - Answer
✅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
c. Constipation and pupil constriction
d. Goose flesh and diarrhea - Answer ✅d. Goose flesh and diarrhea
A nurse in the ED is caring for a client who has acute haloperidol toxicity.
Which if the following findings should the nurse identify as consistent with
neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
a. Dilated pupils and GI discomfort
b. Hyperthermia and elevated creatinine kinase
c. Respiratory depression and comatose state
d. Slumped posture and shuffling gait - Answer ✅b. Hyperthermia and
elevated creatinine kinase
A nurse is preparing a presentation for high school students about the causes
of mental illness. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
presentation?
2
, a. Stress has been identified as a potential cause of mental illness
b. Manifestations of mental illness can be resolved through motivation
c. Medications serve as a cure for mental illness
d. Psychotherapy can serve as a cure for mental illness - Answer ✅a. Stress
has been identified as a potential cause of mental illness
A nurse us reviewing the serum lithium report for a client who has bipolar
disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the
client to be experiencing with a lithium level of 2.2 mEq/L?
a. Severe respiratory complications
b. Jerking motor movements
c. GI discomfort
d. Abnormal involuntary movements of the tongue - Answer ✅b. Jerking
motor movements
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing diaphoresis, palpitations,
and a sense of impending doom. Which of the following medications should
the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
a. Benzodiazepine
b. Dopamine antagonist
c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d. Mood stabilizer - Answer ✅a. Benzodiazepine
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ATI Real Life RN Mental Health- Bipolar
Disorder Exam Merger Best Edition.
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." - Answer ✅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
b. Dopamine antagonist
c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d. Mood stabilizer - Answer ✅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?
1
,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 - Answer
✅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
c. Constipation and pupil constriction
d. Goose flesh and diarrhea - Answer ✅d. Goose flesh and diarrhea
A nurse in the ED is caring for a client who has acute haloperidol toxicity.
Which if the following findings should the nurse identify as consistent with
neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
a. Dilated pupils and GI discomfort
b. Hyperthermia and elevated creatinine kinase
c. Respiratory depression and comatose state
d. Slumped posture and shuffling gait - Answer ✅b. Hyperthermia and
elevated creatinine kinase
A nurse is preparing a presentation for high school students about the causes
of mental illness. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
presentation?
2
, a. Stress has been identified as a potential cause of mental illness
b. Manifestations of mental illness can be resolved through motivation
c. Medications serve as a cure for mental illness
d. Psychotherapy can serve as a cure for mental illness - Answer ✅a. Stress
has been identified as a potential cause of mental illness
A nurse us reviewing the serum lithium report for a client who has bipolar
disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the
client to be experiencing with a lithium level of 2.2 mEq/L?
a. Severe respiratory complications
b. Jerking motor movements
c. GI discomfort
d. Abnormal involuntary movements of the tongue - Answer ✅b. Jerking
motor movements
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing diaphoresis, palpitations,
and a sense of impending doom. Which of the following medications should
the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
a. Benzodiazepine
b. Dopamine antagonist
c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
d. Mood stabilizer - Answer ✅a. Benzodiazepine
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