LPN Nursing School · Mental Health · 28 questions
Treatment Modalities practice questions
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- 1A nurse is monitoring a client who is prescribed haloperidol (Haldol). The client exhibits restlessness and pacing. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?Answer →
- 2The nurse provides care for a client admitted for an adrenalectomy for treatment of Cushing syndrome. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?Answer →
- 3A nurse is assisting with reminiscence therapy for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement?Answer →
- 4A nurse is collecting data from a client who has major depressive disorder and is taking phenelzine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?Answer →
- 5A nurse is reviewing the vital signs of a client who has a prescription for imipramine. Which of the following findings requires follow-up by the nurse?Answer →
- 6A client is prescribed olanzapine (Zyprexa) for schizophrenia. During a follow-up visit, the nurse observes that the client has gained significant weight since starting the medication. Which of the following health promotion activities should the nurse prioritize to address this issue?Answer →
- 7A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and a prescription for haloperidol. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a potential need for a PRN dose of benztropine?Answer →
- 8A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for major depressive disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
- 9A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about haloperidol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
- 10Which of the following client food choices should the nurse identify as interacting with the client's prescribed medication? Select all that apply.Answer →
- 11A nurse is reinforcing teaching about food that contains tyramine with a client who has a prescription for phenelzine. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?Answer →
- 12A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient psychiatric clinic who has been applying a selegiline 12 mg transdermal patch once daily. The client is at risk of developing ___ due to ___.Answer →
- 13A client who has been taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) for several years presents to the outpatient clinic with involuntary movements of the tongue, lip-smacking, and grimacing. Based on these manifestations, which of the following conditions is the client most likely experiencing?Answer →
- 14A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?Answer →
- 15A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 4 mg IM to a client who has schizophrenia. Available is haloperidol injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)Answer →
- 16A client with schizophrenia is prescribed Risperdal (Risperidone) 25 mg IM every two weeks. The medication is available as 12.5 mg/vial. How many vials are needed for one dose?Answer →
- 17A client on an eating disorder unit is under close observation. After meals, the client appears anxious and requests to use the restroom immediately. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure client safety and adherence to the treatment plan?Answer →
- 18A client is prescribed olanzapine 10 mg IM for acute agitation. The available vial reads olanzapine (Zyprexa) 5 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number).Answer →
- 19A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client has been prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?Answer →
- 20A client has been newly prescribed clozapine (Clozaril) for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Which of the following should the nurse include when reinforcing education about this medication?Answer →
- 21A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking valproic acid for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?Answer →
- 22A nurse is caring for a client prescribed clozapine (Clozaril). The client reports sore throat and chills. Which of the following should be the priority nursing action?Answer →
- 23A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?Answer →
- 24A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
- 25A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine. The nurse should instruct the client that eating foods containing tyramine can cause which of the following adverse reactions with this medication?Answer →
- 26For each client statement, click to specify if the statement represents an understanding of the reinforced teaching or if further reinforcement of the teaching is needed. There must be at least 1 selection in every row. There does not need to be a selection in every column.Answer →
- 27A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the information?Answer →
- 28A patient who has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) presents with a sudden high fever, sweating, and extreme muscle rigidity. The nurse notes a blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg, a heart rate of 120 bpm, and a temperature of 39.5°C (103.1°F). Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?Answer →