PN120 PrepU Chapter 16 Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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PN120 PrepU Chapter 16 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
Which statements characterizes the major difference between the typical and atypical
antipsychotic medications? - answerTypical antipsychotics most often relieve positive
symptoms but do not have a significant impact on negative symptom...
PN120 PrepU Chapter 16 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
Which statements characterizes the major difference between the typical and atypical
antipsychotic medications? - answer✔✔Typical antipsychotics most often relieve positive
symptoms but do not have a significant impact on negative symptoms.
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia has been prescribed clozapine. Which is a potentially fatal
side effect of this medication? - answer✔✔Agranulocytosis
Which medication classification has been most effective in treating akathisia? - answer✔✔Beta-
blockers
A client with schizophrenia states that the client is God's messenger and the client's mission is to
become president. The nurse documents these comments as evidence of what? -
answer✔✔Delusional thinking
A 20-year-old son of a client who was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 25 is
concerned that he may also develop the disorder. Which statement regarding schizophrenia and
genetics is true? - answer✔✔Schizophrenia has shown a strong genetic contribution.
Which statement made by a client would indicate that the client has delusions of grandeur? -
answer✔✔"I am a magician, and my magic powers are good when the moon is full."
In working with the individual and family, which is the most accurate statement the nurse can
make in order to teach the client and family about schizophrenia? - answer✔✔"Individuals with
schizophrenia do have differences in brain structure and function that cause a variety of
symptoms such as lack of motivation and hearing voices."
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia has a history of auditory and visual hallucinations.
Which intervention is most likely to minimize the client's hallucinations? - answer✔✔Provide
frequent contact and communication with the client
A mental health client insists that the client's spouse is trying to poison the client. In this
instance, the client is exhibiting which type of delusion? - answer✔✔Persecutory
A client diagnosed with delusional disorder who uses excessive health care resources most likely
has which type of delusions? - answer✔✔Somatic
A group of nursing students is reviewing the various theories related to the etiology of
schizophrenia. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify
which neurotransmitter as being responsible for hallucinations and delusions? -
answer✔✔Dopamine
A nurse provides care to a client with schizoaffective disorder during hospitalization for acute
psychosis. Nursing interventions to help the client to establish trust with the health care team is
best accomplished by what? - answer✔✔Offering reassurance in a soft, nonthreatening voice
A client with schizophrenia believes that the client has discovered how to jump to the moon. The
nurse would document this belief as what? - answer✔✔Grandiose delusion
A client with schizophrenia is prescribed an antipsychotic medication. Which immediate side
effects would the nurse include in the education plan for this medication? - answer✔✔The
potential for sedation
A client is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Which would the nurse identify as
supporting this diagnosis? - answer✔✔Evidence of hallucinations and delusions accompanied by
major depression
When developing the plan of care for a client with schizophrenia who is in the acute phase of
illness, the nurse understands that the client is at high risk for what? - answer✔✔Suicide
A client with delusional disorder believes that the cook at the psychiatric hospital is trying to
poison the client. The nurse would record this type of delusion as what? - answer✔✔Persecutory
The nurse expects psychiatric hospitalization for which of the clients diagnosed with
schizoaffective disorder experiencing delusional thoughts? Select all that apply. - answer✔✔A
76-year-old person whose symptoms are acute in nature
A 25-year-old person who is having a first delusional experience
A 45-year-old person who was arrested for assaulting a policeman
A 30-year-old person who also has a diagnosis of depression
During a client interview, a client states that "God has sent me a special message. I'm the only
one who can carry out his plan." The nurse interprets this statement as suggesting which type of
delusion? - answer✔✔Grandiose
A client diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder must have symptoms present for at least 1
month but with a duration of less than how long? - answer✔✔6 months
The nurse is assigned to a client with catatonic schizophrenia. Which intervention should the
nurse include in the client's care plan? - answer✔✔Meeting all of the client's physical needs
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