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Question 1)The nurse is caring for a client with delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, disorganized behavior, and difficulty relating to others

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Question 1)The nurse is caring for a client with delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, disorganized behavior, and difficulty relating to others. The nurse identifies these symptoms as indicative of which disorder?

1.     ADHD

2.     Psychosis

3.     Bipolar disorder

4.     Depression

Question 2)The nurse is caring for a client with psychosis-like symptoms. Which explanation of these symptoms to the family is the most appropriate?

1.     The only causes for psychosis are delusions, illusions, and disorganized behaviors.

2.     Psychotic symptoms are only seen in clients with schizoaffective disorder.

3.     Psychosis-like symptoms can be caused by trauma, overdoses of certain medications, and brain damage.

4.     Psychotic symptoms are only seen in clients who become hospitalized.

 

Question 3)

A schizophrenic client is being assessed by the nurse. The client is demonstrating positive symptoms. Which symptoms would be considered positive? (Select all that apply.)

1.     Hallucinations

2.     Lack of interest

3.     Disorganized thoughts

4.     Unresponsiveness

5.     Confused speech

 

Question 4)

A schizophrenic client is being assessed by the nurse. The client is demonstrating negative symptoms. Which symptoms would be considered negative? (Select all that apply.

1.     Delusions

2.     Irrational actions

3.     Lack of interest

4.     Neglect of personal hygiene

5.     Hyperactivity

 

 

 

Question 5)

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are most effectively controlled by which medications? (Select all that apply.)

 

1.     Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

2.     Perphenazine (Phenazine)

3.     Clonidine (Catapres)

4.     Citalopram (Celexa)

5.     Amitriptyline (Elavil)

 

Question 6)

A client with schizophrenia exhibits positive and negative symptoms. The nurse anticipates which drug to be prescribed for this client?

1.     Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

2.     Clozapine (Clozaril)

3.     Thioridazine (Mellaril)

4.     Clonidine (Catapres)

 

Question 7)

Which statement is true regarding schizophrenia?

1.     There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia.

2.     There is not a genetic component to schizophrenia.

3.     Schizophrenia is caused by a brain tumor.

4.     It is caused by underactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.

 

Question 8)

What are the primary goals of pharmacotherapy for patients diagnosed with schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

1.     Cure schizophrenia.

2.     Reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to maintain normal social relationships.

3.     Increase delusional symptoms.

4.     Reduce psychotic symptoms to a level that allows the patient to perform self-care.

5.     Decrease psychotic symptoms so the patient can maintain employment.

Question 9)

Which medication has less EPS and anticholinergic symptoms than haloperidol (Haldol)?

1.     Thiothixene (Navane)

2.     Loxapine (Loxitane)

3.     Pimozide (Orap)

4.     Aripiprazole (Abilify)

Question 10)

The nurse is preparing to assess a client exhibiting extrapyramidal adverse effects. The nurse expects to see which symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

1.     Dry mouth

2.     Akathisia

3.     Parkinsonism

4.     Tardive dyskinesia

5.     Incontinence

Question 11)

A female client has been prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). The physician monitors the client for increased prolactin levels. The nurse anticipates which symptoms to be present in a female client with increased prolactin levels? (Select all that apply)

1.     Menstrual disorders

2.     Decreased libido

3.     Sense of euphoria

4.     Osteoporosis

5.     Facial hair