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Question 1 of 5

A client with complex somatic symptom disorder also has anxiety. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be prescribed?

A. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
B. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
C. Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
D. Atypical antipsychotic

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with schizotypal personality disorder. The client has reported a recent history of magical thinking. What does the nurse note is the priority nursing diagnosis?

A. anxiety
B. risk for loneliness
C. risk for self-harm
D. disturbed thought process

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: disturbed thought process

Question 3 of 5

After teaching a class on antipsychotic agents, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as an example of a second-generation antipsychotic agent?

A. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
B. Thiothixene (Navane)
C. Quetiapine (Seroquel)
D. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Question 4 of 5

The nurse uses the clock face assessment test to obtain which assessment data?

A. Early signs of neurocognitive disorder.
B. Assessment rating of overall functioning.
C. Evidence of alcohol/substance use disorders.
D. Signs and symptoms of depression.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Early signs of neurocognitive disorder.

Question 5 of 5

Which remark by a patient indicates passage from orientation to the working phase of a nurseâ€"patient relationship?

A. "I don't have any problems."
B. "It is so difficult for me to talk about problems."
C. "I don't know how it will help to talk to you about my problems."
D. "I want to find a way to deal with my anger without becoming violent."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "I want to find a way to deal with my anger without becoming violent."

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