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Question 1 of 5

A 27-year-old woman is seen in clinic for ongoing management of her juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Her seizures have been well controlled on lamotrigine, with no seizures in the past 2 years. She does report some symptoms of depression, as well as anticipatory anxiety regarding the possibility of future seizures. Which of the following options is the best next step in management?

A. bupropion

B. citalopram

C. nortriptyline

D. taper off lamotrigine and begin levetiracetam

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: citalopram

Question 2 of 5

While gathering equipment after an injection, a nurse accidentally received a prick from an improperly capped needle. To interpret this sensation, which of these areas must be intact?

A. Corticospinal tract, medulla, and basal ganglia

B. Pyramidal tract, hypothalamus, and sensory cortex

C. Lateral spinothalamic tract, thalamus, and sensory cortex

D. Anterior spinothalamic tract, basal ganglia, and sensory cortex

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lateral spinothalamic tract, thalamus, and sensory cortex

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following poses a potential ethical concern when prescribing psychiatric medications?

A. The patient is homeless and uninsured

B. The patient poses a risk to themself as they state they are experiencing very scary auditory and visual hallucinations

C. The patient's family voices a stigma against psychiatric medications

D. The patient states they worry about the potential side effects of the medication

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The patient's family voices a stigma against psychiatric medications

Question 4 of 5

Which nursing intervention can assist a Hindu patient in maintaining his religious practice?

A. Assisting the patient to choose his own food from the menu

B. Contacting the hospital pastor for a visit

C. Showing him which side of the room faces east

D. Offering a Torah to the patient

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Showing him which side of the room faces east

Question 5 of 5

Patients with antisocial personality disorder:

A. Generally must have immediate gratification.

B. Display a great deal of responsibility toward others.

C. Display a great deal of anxiety.

D. Have obsessive thoughts when in a social situation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Generally must have immediate gratification.

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