NURSING 1023 EXAM 1 EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The nurse remains respectful of a client who is engaging in behaviors opposed to the
nurse's religious beliefs. Which describes the nurse's response? - ANSUnconditional
positive regard
Rationale: To show respect is to believe in the dignity and worth of an individual
regardless of his or her unacceptable behavior.
What daily dosage range of dextroamphetamine sulfate does the primary health-care
provider prescribe to a client with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? - ANS2.5 - 40
mg
Which medication has the side effect of psychological dependence? -
ANSMethamphetamine
Rationale: Methamphetamine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that shows
psychological dependence, tolerance, and physical dependence.
Which antidepressant therapy requires the administration of anesthesia before initiating
the therapy?y - ANSElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Rationale: ECT is antidepressant therapy in which the client is anesthetized by
administering a short-acting anesthetic agent.
Which medication does the primary health-care provider prescribe for safe and effective
treatment of trichotillomania? - ANSOlanzapine
Rationale: Olanzapine is a psychopharmacological agent, which is a safe and effective
medication for the treatment of trichotillomania.
Which type of phobias are included under specific phobias? Select all that apply. -
ANSAcrophobia, Ophidiophobia, Trichophobia
Rationale:
The fear of specific objects or situations that could conceivably cause harm is known as
specific phobia. Acrophobia is the fear of heights.
Ophidiophobia is the fear of snakes.
, Trichophobia is a specific type of phobia which is associated with the fear of hair loss.
Which medication's effects are decreased with concomitant use of selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? - ANSBuspirone
Rationale: The effects of buspirone decrease when SSRIs are used concomitantly.
Which agents may increase the effect of antianxiety medications? Select all that apply. -
ANSCimetidine, Disulfiram, Phenobarbital
Rationale:
The effect of antianxiety medication is increased in the presence of cimetidine.
Disulfiram, when taken concomitantly with antianxiety agents, increases their effect.
Phenobarbital is a barbiturate which increases the effect of antianxiety agents when
taken concomitantly.
Which medication is the first-line choice for the treatment of Tourette's disorder? -
ANSGuanfacine
Rationale: Guanfacine is an alpha agonist and is a first-line choice for the treatment of
Tourette's disorder.
Which statement indicates that the client shows fear? - ANSThe client has a vague
uneasy feeling of discomfort to the specific danger.
Rationale: The uneasy feeling is shown due to the existence of a specific danger. Thus,
the danger is real and the client shows fear.
Which facial expressions of a client may indicate disgust? Select all that apply. -
ANSWrinkling up the nose, Canine-type snarl
Which physiological symptom is observed in a client with transient depression? -
ANSListlessness
Rationale: Listlessness is a physiological symptom observed in a client with transient
depression.
The nurse knows touch is a powerful method of communication. Which type of physical
contact is considered functional-professional? - ANSNurse examining a client
Rationale: A nurse examining a client is functional-professional; it is impersonal and
businesslike. It is used to accomplish a task.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The nurse remains respectful of a client who is engaging in behaviors opposed to the
nurse's religious beliefs. Which describes the nurse's response? - ANSUnconditional
positive regard
Rationale: To show respect is to believe in the dignity and worth of an individual
regardless of his or her unacceptable behavior.
What daily dosage range of dextroamphetamine sulfate does the primary health-care
provider prescribe to a client with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? - ANS2.5 - 40
mg
Which medication has the side effect of psychological dependence? -
ANSMethamphetamine
Rationale: Methamphetamine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that shows
psychological dependence, tolerance, and physical dependence.
Which antidepressant therapy requires the administration of anesthesia before initiating
the therapy?y - ANSElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Rationale: ECT is antidepressant therapy in which the client is anesthetized by
administering a short-acting anesthetic agent.
Which medication does the primary health-care provider prescribe for safe and effective
treatment of trichotillomania? - ANSOlanzapine
Rationale: Olanzapine is a psychopharmacological agent, which is a safe and effective
medication for the treatment of trichotillomania.
Which type of phobias are included under specific phobias? Select all that apply. -
ANSAcrophobia, Ophidiophobia, Trichophobia
Rationale:
The fear of specific objects or situations that could conceivably cause harm is known as
specific phobia. Acrophobia is the fear of heights.
Ophidiophobia is the fear of snakes.
, Trichophobia is a specific type of phobia which is associated with the fear of hair loss.
Which medication's effects are decreased with concomitant use of selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? - ANSBuspirone
Rationale: The effects of buspirone decrease when SSRIs are used concomitantly.
Which agents may increase the effect of antianxiety medications? Select all that apply. -
ANSCimetidine, Disulfiram, Phenobarbital
Rationale:
The effect of antianxiety medication is increased in the presence of cimetidine.
Disulfiram, when taken concomitantly with antianxiety agents, increases their effect.
Phenobarbital is a barbiturate which increases the effect of antianxiety agents when
taken concomitantly.
Which medication is the first-line choice for the treatment of Tourette's disorder? -
ANSGuanfacine
Rationale: Guanfacine is an alpha agonist and is a first-line choice for the treatment of
Tourette's disorder.
Which statement indicates that the client shows fear? - ANSThe client has a vague
uneasy feeling of discomfort to the specific danger.
Rationale: The uneasy feeling is shown due to the existence of a specific danger. Thus,
the danger is real and the client shows fear.
Which facial expressions of a client may indicate disgust? Select all that apply. -
ANSWrinkling up the nose, Canine-type snarl
Which physiological symptom is observed in a client with transient depression? -
ANSListlessness
Rationale: Listlessness is a physiological symptom observed in a client with transient
depression.
The nurse knows touch is a powerful method of communication. Which type of physical
contact is considered functional-professional? - ANSNurse examining a client
Rationale: A nurse examining a client is functional-professional; it is impersonal and
businesslike. It is used to accomplish a task.
