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Psychopharmacology Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is educating a client starting fluoxetine. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
- “I might not feel better for a few weeks.”
- “I should take it in the morning to avoid insomnia.”
- “I may have decreased sexual desire.”
✔✔ C. “I can stop taking it when I feel better.”
Which side effect should the nurse expect in a client taking olanzapine?✔✔ A. Weight gain
- Diarrhea
- Tinnitus
- Hypotension only at night
What is the priority nursing intervention for a client taking lithium who has nausea, tremors, and blurred vision? 1 / 4
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- Encourage fluids
- Reassure the client that these are expected
- Give with food to reduce symptoms
✔✔ B. Hold the dose and notify the provider
Which of the following is a therapeutic effect of buspirone?
- Treats hallucinations
- Sedates quickly
- Works within 30 minutes
✔✔ C. Reduces anxiety without dependency
A client prescribed risperidone reports breast enlargement. What is the best explanation by the nurse?✔✔ A. “This may be due to increased prolactin from the medication.”
- “This is caused by dehydration.”
- “This means your dose is too low.”
- “It’s unrelated and due to diet.”
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Which of the following foods must be avoided with phenelzine?✔✔ A. Aged cheese and cured meats
- Apples and oatmeal
- Eggs and rice
- Fresh vegetables
Which medication is commonly used for smoking cessation?
- Sertraline
- Clonazepam
- Haloperidol
✔✔ B. Bupropion
What is the primary concern for a client taking clozapine who reports sore throat and fever?✔✔ A. Agranulocytosis
- Hypoglycemia
- Serotonin syndrome
- Hypertensive crisis
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What side effect is commonly associated with paroxetine?✔✔ A. Sexual dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Sweating at night
- Rapid weight loss
Which statement by a client on benzodiazepines like alprazolam indicates understanding?
- “I can drink alcohol in small amounts.”
- “This will cure my anxiety permanently.”
- “This drug will work better with coffee.”
✔✔ B. “I should not stop this medication suddenly.”
Which medication may cause hand tremors and thirst?
- Fluoxetine
- Diazepam
- Venlafaxine
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✔✔ B. Lithium