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11 Psychiatric Medications and Treatment Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 11 Psychiatric Medications and Treatment, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: For a child taking a stimulant for ADHD, monitoring should include growth as well as appetite and sleep.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Fill in the blank
1 point

To reduce the risk of misuse or diversion, stimulant medication should be stored and never shared.

03
Choose one
1 point

A patient is starting an antidepressant. Which additional mood-related assessment is specifically recommended as part of safe treatment?

  1. A

    Screen for new memory loss

  2. B

    Screen for possible mania

  3. C

    Monitor for reduced height

  4. D

    Assess for muscle rigidity

04
Written response
1 point

Name one medicine for alcohol use disorder other than naltrexone.

05
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking an antipsychotic associated with metabolic adverse effects needs follow-up. Which monitoring set best addresses those risks?

  1. A

    Growth, appetite, and sleep

  2. B

    Kidney function, thyroid function, and serum medication level

  3. C

    Weight, glucose or HbA1c, and lipids

  4. D

    ANC and platelet count only

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

Before stopping an antidepressant, a patient should consult the , because some antidepressants require tapering.

07
Choose all
1 point

Which medicines are FDA-approved for opioid use disorder? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Buprenorphine

  2. B

    Acamprosate

  3. C

    Methadone

  4. D

    Disulfiram

  5. E

    Naltrexone

08
Written response
1 point

Which test category should be monitored for a patient taking valproate because of the risk of liver injury?

09
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a patient uses benzodiazepines, treatment for opioid use disorder with buprenorphine or methadone should always be withheld.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

10
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking lithium has had poor fluid intake for several days and now reports vomiting and a worsening tremor. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. A

    Reassure the patient that these are routine effects and reassess at the next scheduled visit

  2. B

    Promptly assess the patient and arrange urgent clinical evaluation for possible lithium toxicity

  3. C

    Advise the patient to increase salt intake and independently adjust the dose

  4. D

    Stop all psychiatric medicines permanently without contacting the prescriber

11
Choose all
1 point

Which recommendations help reduce risks for a patient prescribed a benzodiazepine? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Use the medicine only as prescribed

  2. B

    Combine it with alcohol if extra sedation is needed

  3. C

    Avoid combining it with opioids or alcohol

  4. D

    Seek medical guidance before stopping regular use

  5. E

    Share unused doses with someone who has similar symptoms

12
Choose one
1 point

A patient is about to start clozapine. Which blood-monitoring plan remains important under current prescribing information?

  1. A

    Baseline platelet count, with no further blood monitoring

  2. B

    Baseline absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and ongoing monitoring

  3. C

    Baseline HbA1c only

  4. D

    Baseline thyroid function only

13
True or false
1 point

True or false: A psychiatric medication plan should be selected and adjusted based on individual symptoms, medical history, other medicines, preferences, and response over time.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

14
Open ended
1 point

A patient is transferring to a new care team while taking several psychiatric medicines. Describe the key steps the team should take to reduce medication-related risks during the transition and follow-up.

15
Written response
1 point

In addition to symptoms, pulse, blood pressure, sleep, and appetite, which developmental measure is especially important to monitor in a child taking a stimulant?

16
Written response
1 point

Which medication is listed as an FDA-approved option for both opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder?

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking valproate is considering pregnancy. What is the most appropriate next step based on the medication's safety risks?

  1. A

    Reassure the patient that reproductive plans do not affect medication decisions

  2. B

    Stop valproate immediately without consulting the prescriber

  3. C

    Discuss pregnancy potential and reproductive plans carefully with the prescriber

  4. D

    Monitor only for sedation because reproductive risks are not relevant

18
Choose one
1 point

A patient prescribed a benzodiazepine asks about drinking alcohol while taking it. Which risk should the nurse emphasize?

  1. A

    The combination usually prevents sedation and improves reaction time

  2. B

    The combination can dangerously slow breathing

  3. C

    The combination reliably prevents falls

  4. D

    The combination eliminates the possibility of dependence

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient starting a second-generation antipsychotic needs a monitoring plan that addresses possible weight gain, dyslipidemia, and elevated glucose. Which plan best fits these risks?

  1. A

    Monitor weight, blood pressure, glucose or HbA1c, and lipids as appropriate

  2. B

    Monitor only for changes in hearing

  3. C

    Monitor kidney function and serum lithium levels

  4. D

    Monitor growth but not weight or blood pressure

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking an SSRI and a serotonergic supplement develops agitation, sweating, diarrhea, tremor, and muscle jerks. Which serious condition should be suspected and urgently evaluated?

  1. A

    Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

  2. B

    Lithium toxicity

  3. C

    Serotonin syndrome

  4. D

    Benzodiazepine withdrawal