1. You are working with a patient

1. You are working with a patient who becomes acutely anxious. What signs or symptoms would you expect to see? A decrease in blood pressure An increase in appetite A increase in blood pressure Very slow respirations 2. You are working with a patient who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following would be a priority intervention for this situation? Offer the client a cup of coffee and a snack Alert other staff, and yell for assistance Place the patient in a dark room and leave them Stay with the client 3. You notice a patient on the unit is exhibiting delusions, hallucinations, and has altered perceptions of reality. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Schizophrenia Panic Disorder 4. Which of the following are common mental health problems in the elderly population? Anxiety Depression Dementia All of the above 5. Alcohol use is common among the older adult population, True False 6. This disorder is characterized by: Feelings of sadness and despair, a loss of interest in usual activities and changes in appetite. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder Schizophrenia 7. Depression is related to the deficiency of which neurotransmitter? Serotonin GABA Histamine Neuron receptors 8. Which of the following medications is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor? Phenelzine (Nardil) Haloperidol (Haldol) Lorazepam (Ativan) Escitalopram (Lexapro) 9. This medication is commonly used to treat anxiety and belongs to the Benzodiazepine class of drugs. Hydroxyzine (Atarax) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Imipramine (Tofranil) Lorazepam (Ativan) 10. When providing education to the patient and/or family regarding their antidepressant medication. You should include which of following? Continue to take the medication even though the symptoms have improved. Avoid alcohol consumption Do not discontinue your medication abrubtly All of the above 11. For the patient experiencing a panic attack, which of the following symptoms would you expect to see? Suicidal ideations Sweating and palpations Headache Lethargy 12. Which classification of medications are most commonly used to treat patients with Schizophrenia? Antiemetics Antianxiety Medications Neuroleptics Mood Stabilizers 13. You have been assigned to care for a patient who has been identified as a high risk for suicide. Which of the following would not be an appropriate intervention for this patient? Provide privacy when using the Bathroom Constant monitoring Removal of sharp objects from room Ask about possible methods to complete suicide 14. Which of the following is not a sign of depression? Anhedonia Loss of appetite Suicidal ideation Obsession with a neat appearance 15. Which of the following indicates that the nurse/patient relationship may be crossing professional boundaries? Nurse presents patient with a personal gift Nurse is spending more time with a specific patient Nurse defends patient’s behavior in staff meetings All of the above 16. You are admitting a 65 year old female with a long history of schizophrenia. She has been on the medication Haloperidol (Haldol) previous to admission. While conducting your assessment , you notice that she is fidgeting and appears restless. Which medication would you expect the Doctor to prescribe for this patient? Haloperidol (Haldol) PRN Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Clozapine (Clozaril) Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) 17. Tardive Dyskinesia is a side effect from: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Antipsychotic medications Benzodiazepines 18. Characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa include all of the following except: Perfectionism Body dissatisfaction Powerlessness High self esteem 19. When completing your assessment on a patient diagnosed with Schizophrenia, taking an antipsychotic medication, which of the following findings would you report to the Physician immediately? Headache Dry mouth Constipation Elevated temperature of 104 F 20. Your patient is prescribed the antipsychotic Clozapine (Clozaril), Which laboratory test would you expect to see ordered? Liver function studies Urinalysis WBC Creatinine level 21. You are working with a patient who has had chronic alcohol use, Which of the following would you expect to discover? Elevated WBC Low WBC Enlarged liver Elevated RBC 22. Symptoms of opioid withdrawal include all of the following except: Yawning Muscle Aches Nausea and vomiting Anorexia 23. Therapeutic relationship is best defined as: The foundation on which psychiatric nursing is based A relationship in which both participants recognize each other as unique and important An interaction between a nurse and patient, in which input from both participants contribute to a climate of healing. The importance of self awareness in the nurse/patient relationship 24. You recognize patients diagnosed with this disorder are at a higher risk for suicide. Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Major Depressive Disorder Munchausen Syndrome 25. Seclusion or restraint may be used only when less restrictive interventions have been determined to be ineffective to protect the patient, a staff member, or others from harm. True False

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