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Question 1 of 5

Which activity would be best for a depressed patient?

A. A puzzle
B. Drawing
C. Crossword puzzles
D. Television

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Drawing

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is working with a patient who has a history of substance abuse. Which goal would be most appropriate for the nurse to focus on during the initial phase of care?

A. Assisting the patient in developing healthy coping mechanisms
B. Helping the patient understand the long-term effects of substance use
C. Ensuring the patient remains free of substance use throughout their treatment
D. Promoting self-care and daily routines

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assisting the patient in developing healthy coping mechanisms

Question 3 of 5

Which part of the Brian activates fear?

A. Striatum
B. Amygdala
C. Limbic system
D. Basal ganglia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Amygdala

Question 4 of 5

When reviewing the musculoskeletal system, the nurse recalls that hematopoiesis takes place in the:

A. Liver.
B. Spleen.
C. Kidneys.
D. Bone marrow.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bone marrow.

Question 5 of 5

A 21-year-old man is seen in clinic for management of seizures. He has had several episodes of generalized tonic-clonic seizure activity with resultant oral trauma and incontinence. Some of his events may have started with focal shaking in the right arm, although this history is unclear. EEG reveals no epileptiform activity or asymmetry, and brain imaging is unremarkable. Of the following anticonvulsants, which would be most appropriate for this patient?

A. zonisamide
B. lacosamide
C. oxcarbazepine
D. phenobarbital

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: zonisamide

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