Chapter 11 Psychopharmacology and Biologic Interventions Exam Questions and Answers

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Chapter 11 Psychopharmacology and Biologic Interventions Exam Questions and Answers

1. A nurse is performing an admission assessment. The patient complains that it has been taking larger and larger amounts of medication to get the desired effect. Based on this information, the nurse interprets this as suggesting which of the following? A) Desensitization B) Tolerance C) Therapeutic index D) Toxicity 2. An older adult is complaining of anxiety is prescribed diazepam (Valium) by a family physician. The physician asks the office nurse to explain the problematic side effects of this medication to the patient. Which instruction would be most important for the nurse to emphasize about this drug? A) You may experience minor urine incontinence from time to time. B) You may find that you have temporary memory disturbances. C) You need to use this medication cautiously because it can cause dependence. D) You may feel dizzy and be prone to falls after taking this medication. 3. A nurse is caring for a psychiatric patient who is receiving an antacid that contains aluminum salts. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate? A) Give the antacid 1 hour before the antipsychotic medication. B) Give the antacid at the same time as the antipsychotic medication. C) Administer the antacid 1 hour after the antipsychotic medication. D) Administer the antacid just before the patient goes to sleep. 4. A patient is prescribed medication for a psychiatric disorder. After 3 days, the patient tells the nurse that he or she has been constipated. Which instruction would the nurse give the patient? A) You need to eat more high-protein foods such as meat and peanut butter. B) You need to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water. C) Ask your psychiatrist to prescribe a stool softener for you. D) This side effect should disappear within a week or so.

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