Problem 13
True/False question: Voluntary patients are considered competent unless otherwise adjudicated and therefore have the absolute right to refuse treatment, including psychotropic medications, unless they are dangerous to themselves or others. True/False
Problem 14
Multiple-choice question: Angelique will start on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Identify which medication is ordered. A. Lithium (Lithobid) B. Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) C. Risperidone (Risperidal) D. Paroxetine (Paxil)
Problem 15
Multiple-choice question: Antidepressant drugs such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) selectively act on: A. Acetylcholine receptors. B. Norepinephrine receptors. C. Serotonin receptors. D. Melatonin receptors.
Problem 16
Multiple-choice question: A patient is prescribed medication for a psychiatric disorder. After 3 days, the patient tells the nurse that she has been constipated. The nurse should instruct the patient to: A. Eat more high-protein foods. B. Increase fiber and fluid intake. C. Take a stool softener. D. Have patience as this will subside.
Problem 17
Multiple-choice question: Prior to administering a medication for the first time, an important assessment to make on a patient with a psychiatric disorder, like Angelique, is to determine his or her: A. Cultural background B. Height and weight C. Preexisting symptoms D. Physical stamina
Problem 18
Multiple-choice question: A major side effect of bupropion (Wellbutrin) is: A. Seizures B. Urinary frequency C. Palpitations D. Hallucinations
Problem 19
Multiple-choice question: Angelique has been prescribed the drug paroxietine (Paxil) for depression. The nurse should explain to her that SSRIs may have a side effect of: A. Hypertension B. Gastrointestinal distress C. Rigidity D. Increased sexual desire
Problem 20
Multiple-choice question: In a hospitalized patient who has been prescribed venlafaxine (Effexor), the nurse should monitor for: A. Pulse rate B. Orthostatic hypotension C. Weight gain D. Diarrhea
Problem 24
Multiple-choice question: Charlie, an elderly patient, has been prescribed the drug tranylcypromine (Parnate). He tells the nurse that he has been taking an over-the-counter cold medicine for a runny nose. The nurse should assess his: A. Blood pressure B. Pulse C. Red blood count D. Respirations
Problem 25
True/False question: Plant and herbal remedies are natural so they are good to take with all medication. True/False
