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VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 13: Psych
Medications Exam
Course Title and Number: VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 13: Psych
Medications
Exam Title:
Exam Date:
Instructor:
Student Name:
Student ID:
Examination
180 minutes
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Use the provided answer sheet to mark your responses.
4. Ensure all answers are final before submitting the exam.
Good Luck!
, VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 13: Psych
Medications
**Instructions:** Choose the best answer for each
question. Each question has only one correct answer.
1. **Since the summer weather began, a patient taking
lithium for manic episodes has been walking daily.
What important instruction should the nurse provide to
this patient?**
- a) Increase exercise
- b) Maintain hydration **(Correct Answer)**
- c) Reduce medication dosage
- d) Avoid caffeine
2. **A patient with bipolar disorder is being treated with
tricyclic medications. What should the nurse inform the
patient to expect when teaching information
concerning side effects?**
- a) Drowsiness
- b) Orthostatic Hypotension **(Correct Answer)**
- c) Weight gain
- d) Insomnia
3. **A patient is receiving large doses of
chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and begins to exhibit
extrapyramidal signs of involuntary muscle movement.
, Which classification of drugs should the nurse
anticipate will be added to the patient's protocol?**
- a) Antidepressants
- b) Anti-anxiety medications
- c) Anti-parkinsonian **(Correct Answer)**
- d) Anticonvulsants
4. **A long-time patient with schizophrenia in the
inpatient unit has developed involuntary movements of
his tongue. What has this patient developed?**
- a) Parkinsonism
- b) Akathisia
- c) Tardive Dyskinesia **(Correct Answer)**
- d) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
5. **A nurse is caring for a client who has paranoid
schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone.
The client asks the nurse what the medicine is
supposed to do. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?**
- a) "This medication will make you sleep better."
- b) "This medication will help to clear your thinking."
**(Correct Answer)**
- c) "This medication will increase your appetite."
- d) "This medication will improve your coordination."
6. **A nurse is caring for a client who has paranoid
schizophrenia and is taking quetiapine. The nurse
should observe the client for which of the following
adverse effects?**
- a) Weight loss
- b) Increased appetite
VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 13: Psych
Medications Exam
Course Title and Number: VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 13: Psych
Medications
Exam Title:
Exam Date:
Instructor:
Student Name:
Student ID:
Examination
180 minutes
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Use the provided answer sheet to mark your responses.
4. Ensure all answers are final before submitting the exam.
Good Luck!
, VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 13: Psych
Medications
**Instructions:** Choose the best answer for each
question. Each question has only one correct answer.
1. **Since the summer weather began, a patient taking
lithium for manic episodes has been walking daily.
What important instruction should the nurse provide to
this patient?**
- a) Increase exercise
- b) Maintain hydration **(Correct Answer)**
- c) Reduce medication dosage
- d) Avoid caffeine
2. **A patient with bipolar disorder is being treated with
tricyclic medications. What should the nurse inform the
patient to expect when teaching information
concerning side effects?**
- a) Drowsiness
- b) Orthostatic Hypotension **(Correct Answer)**
- c) Weight gain
- d) Insomnia
3. **A patient is receiving large doses of
chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and begins to exhibit
extrapyramidal signs of involuntary muscle movement.
, Which classification of drugs should the nurse
anticipate will be added to the patient's protocol?**
- a) Antidepressants
- b) Anti-anxiety medications
- c) Anti-parkinsonian **(Correct Answer)**
- d) Anticonvulsants
4. **A long-time patient with schizophrenia in the
inpatient unit has developed involuntary movements of
his tongue. What has this patient developed?**
- a) Parkinsonism
- b) Akathisia
- c) Tardive Dyskinesia **(Correct Answer)**
- d) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
5. **A nurse is caring for a client who has paranoid
schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone.
The client asks the nurse what the medicine is
supposed to do. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?**
- a) "This medication will make you sleep better."
- b) "This medication will help to clear your thinking."
**(Correct Answer)**
- c) "This medication will increase your appetite."
- d) "This medication will improve your coordination."
6. **A nurse is caring for a client who has paranoid
schizophrenia and is taking quetiapine. The nurse
should observe the client for which of the following
adverse effects?**
- a) Weight loss
- b) Increased appetite
