ATI LPN Mental Health Proctored Exam

What is the term for anxiety that arises in response to a specific known trigger, such as a phobia?

What intervention should a nurse prioritize when a client expresses anxiety about their unstable housing situation’s impact on mental health?

When differentiating between somatic symptom disorder and anxiety disorders, what is the primary focus of somatic symptom disorder?

A liquid medication for depression needs to be administered at 20 mg every 6 hours. The medication available is 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters should be administered for each dose?

Anxiety becomes classified as a disorder under which condition?

A patient who started on a typical antipsychotic two weeks ago presents with severe restlessness and an inability to sit still. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which symptom might indicate pseudoparkinsonism due to antipsychotic treatment?

Which evidence-based practice is most appropriate for treating acute stress disorder?

Which evidence-based practice is most appropriate for treating acute stress disorder?

What is a primary advantage of second-generation antipsychotics over first-generation antipsychotics?

Which of the following scenarios could be indicative of a conversion disorder rather than an anxiety disorder?

A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed clozapine. What should the nurse monitor for as the most serious potential adverse effect?

If a patient requests more information on therapies that involve the manipulation of the body's energy fields, which method should the nurse discuss? (Select all that apply)

What physiological response is triggered when the amygdala activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in a client experiencing acute stress?

A client with PTSD reports nightmares, flashbacks, and hypervigilance. Which treatment combination is most appropriate?

In assessing a client with PTSD, which of the following symptoms is indicative of the disorder?

Which adverse effect should a nurse prioritize monitoring for in a client taking first-generation antipsychotics?

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly targeted to reduce symptoms in clients diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

A client with chronic migraines wants to explore complementary therapies. Which CAM modality focuses on altering consciousness levels to enhance relaxation and pain management?

A patient with somatic symptom disorder reports persistent body aches and has undergone several diagnostic tests with no significant findings. How should a clinician approach this type of disorder?

A patient is prescribed an intramuscular dose of 150 mg of an antipsychotic drug. The available vial contains 200 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?

Which actions should a nurse take to support a client exhibiting survivor guilt after a traumatic event? (Select all that apply)

Which complementary therapy is characterized by transferring energy from the practitioner to the client to enhance well-being?

A nurse is managing a client on SSRIs for depression and first-generation antipsychotics for acute psychosis. What potential complication should the nurse prioritize?

In a session with a patient, the nurse explains the difference between complementary and alternative medicine. Which statement is most accurate?