Question 1
A 10-year-old child with neurodevelopmental disorders exhibits disruptive behaviors causing distress. What could be the possible underlying cause?
Correct Answer:
Poor self-regulation.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Poor self-regulation.
Question 2
A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed a typical antipsychotic. Which potential side effect should be emphasized during education?
Correct Answer:
Tardive dyskinesia.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Tardive dyskinesia.
Question 3
A patient with PTSD reports distressing nightmares. What is the rationale for using prazosin as an adjunctive treatment?
Correct Answer:
It reduces nightmares by blocking alpha-1 receptors.
Explanation:
Correct answer: It reduces nightmares by blocking alpha-1 receptors.
Question 4
A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner treats a patient with decreased serum protein levels due to malnutrition. How might this nutritional status impact protein-bound medications?
Correct Answer:
Increases the risk of adverse effects.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Increases the risk of adverse effects.
Question 5
A patient with bipolar disorder stabilized on lithium presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and mild tremors. The immediate action is to:
Correct Answer:
Order a lithium level and renal function tests.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Order a lithium level and renal function tests.
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