Ch 4 Psychopharmacology Test Bank 24 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

20. A nurse administering psychotropic medications should be prepared to intervene when giving a drug that blocks the attachment of norepinephrine to alpha-1 receptors because the patient may experience: A. increased psychotic symptoms. B. a hypertensive crisis. C. orthostatic hypotension. D. severe appetite disturbance. {Ans: ANS: C Sympathetic mediated vasoconstriction is essential for maintaining normal blood pressure in the upright position. Blockage of alpha-1 receptors leads to vasodilation and orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension may cause fainting and falls. Patients should be taught ways of minimizing this phenomenon.}12. A patient has symptoms of acute anxiety related to the death of a parent in an automobile accident 2 hours ago. The patient will need teaching about a drug from which group? A. Tricyclic antidepressants B. Antimanic drugs C. Benzodiazepines D. Antipsychotic drugs {Ans: ANS: C Benzodiazepines provide anxiety relief. Tricyclic antidepressants are used to treat symptoms of depression. Antimanic drugs are used to treat bipolar disorder. Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat psychosis.}5. A nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of GABA. Which finding would be expected? A. Reduced anxiety B. Improved memory C. More organized thinking D. Fewer sensory perceptual alterations {Ans: ANS: A Increased levels