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1. The psychiatrist prescribes alprazolam (Xanax), a benzodiazepine, for acute anxiety
experienced by a client with agoraphobia. Health teaching should include instructions about:
A. A tyramine- free diet.
B. Adjusting dose and frequency of ingestion based on level of anxiety.
C. Avoiding alcoholic beverages.
D. Reporting dry mouth. - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Avoiding alcoholic beverages.
Rationale: When prescribing alprazolam (Xanax), a benzodiazepine, for acute anxiety in a client
with agoraphobia, it is important to instruct the client to avoid alcoholic beverages.
Benzodiazepines like alprazolam can enhance the sedative effects of alcohol, leading to
increased drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination. Combining benzodiazepines with
alcohol can also result in severe central nervous system depression, respiratory depression, and
even overdose. Therefore, it is essential to educate the client about the potential dangers of
consuming alcohol while taking alprazolam.
2. How often and what dosage is alprazolam (Xanax) given to clients?
A. 0.25-1.0 mg. b.i.d.
B. 0.25-0.5 mg. t.i.d.
C. 0.5-1.0 mg. t.i.d.
D. 0.5-1.0 mg. q.i.d. - CORRECT ANSWERS B: 0.25-0.5 mg t.i.d.
The rationale for this dosage is as follows:
Individualized treatment: The dosage of alprazolam can vary depending on factors such as the
severity of the anxiety disorder, the patient's response to the medication, and their medical
history. It is essential for healthcare providers to tailor the dosage to the specific needs of each
patient.
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Gradual titration: Starting with a lower dosage, such as 0.25-0.5 mg, allows for a cautious
approach to treatment. It helps to minimize the risk of side effects and allows the healthcare
provider to assess the patient's response before potentially adjusting the dosage.
Therapeutic effect: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine medication that acts as an anxiolytic and
can provide relief from anxiety symptoms. The dosage range of 0.25-0.5 mg has been found
effective for many individuals in managing anxiety disorders, providing the desired therapeutic
effect.
3. The psychiatric technician is to give Haldol Decanoate 300 mg IM to a client. The label on the
ampule reads Haldol Decanoate 100mg/ml. The hospital policy states that no more than 2 ml
can be given to a client in one site. The psychiatric technician will give:
A. 2 ml. in one site and 2 ml in another site.
B. 1 ml. in one site and then one hour later give 2 ml. in the same site.
C. 1 1/2 ml. in one site and 1 1/2 ml in another site.
D. 1 1/2 ml. in one site. - CORRECT ANSWERS C. 1 1/2 ml. in one site and 1 1/2 ml. in another
site.
Rationale: The label on the ampule indicates that Haldol Decanoate has a concentration of 100
mg/ml. The prescribed dose is 300 mg. Since the hospital policy states that no more than 2 ml
can be given at one site, the psychiatric technician will need to split the dose between two
injection sites. Each site can receive a maximum of 2 ml, so the technician will administer 1 1/2
ml (150 mg) in one site and another 1 1/2 ml (150 mg) in another site to achieve the total
prescribed dose of 300 mg.
4. Mr. Jones goes to his family physician complaining of a gnawing pain in his abdomen. He has
had a lot of stress lately at work and has been taking a corticosteriod medication. The physician
diagnoses the problem to be a peptic ulcer. The most likely medication the physician will
prescribe for Mr. Jones is:
A. chlorzoxazone.
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B. methsuximide.
C. furazolidone.
D. famotidine. - CORRECT ANSWERS D. famotidine.
Rationale: Given the symptoms of a gnawing pain in the abdomen and the patient's recent
stress and corticosteroid use, the physician is likely to diagnose a peptic ulcer. The most likely
medication that the physician will prescribe for Mr. Jones is famotidine. Famotidine is a
histamine-2 receptor antagonist that reduces the production of stomach acid, providing relief
from symptoms and promoting the healing of peptic ulcers.
5. The psychiatric technician is to give 400 mg of chlorpromazine to the client at 1200. There
are both 100 mg and 200 mg tablets of chlorpromazine in the client's medication cassette. The
psychiatric technician would give:
A. Four of the 100 mg. tablets.
B. Two of the 100 mg. tablets.
C. Two of the 200 mg. tablets.
D. One 100 mg. tablet and one 200 mg. tablet. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. two of the 200 mg
tablets.
Rationale:
To administer 400 mg of chlorpromazine to the client, we need to select the combination of
tablets that adds up to the desired dosage. Since there are both 100 mg and 200 mg tablets
available, we need to determine the combination that adds up to 400 mg.
6. The doctor has ordered 10 mg of a medication and the label on the bottle reads 0.005 grams
per tablet. How many tablets should the client receive?
A. One
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B. One and a half
C. Two
D. Three - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Two
Rationale: Since 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams, we can convert the weight of each tablet
from grams to milligrams:
0.005 grams = 0.005 * 1000 mg = 5 mg
Now we can compare the ordered dose of 10 mg with the dose contained in each tablet (5 mg).
10 mg / 5 mg = 2 tablets
7. Acyclovir is the first drug known to successfully treat genital herpes. The brand name for this
medication is:
A. Zovirax.
B. Mezlin.
C. Zanthine.
D. Zidovudine. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Zovirax
Rationale: is that Zovirax is a well-known brand name for the drug acyclovir, which is widely
used to treat genital herpes.
8. The psychiatric technician just received an order for lithium carbonate for a new client. This
medication would be written as:
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024/2025 A
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1. The psychiatrist prescribes alprazolam (Xanax), a benzodiazepine, for acute anxiety
experienced by a client with agoraphobia. Health teaching should include instructions about:
A. A tyramine- free diet.
B. Adjusting dose and frequency of ingestion based on level of anxiety.
C. Avoiding alcoholic beverages.
D. Reporting dry mouth. - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Avoiding alcoholic beverages.
Rationale: When prescribing alprazolam (Xanax), a benzodiazepine, for acute anxiety in a client
with agoraphobia, it is important to instruct the client to avoid alcoholic beverages.
Benzodiazepines like alprazolam can enhance the sedative effects of alcohol, leading to
increased drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination. Combining benzodiazepines with
alcohol can also result in severe central nervous system depression, respiratory depression, and
even overdose. Therefore, it is essential to educate the client about the potential dangers of
consuming alcohol while taking alprazolam.
2. How often and what dosage is alprazolam (Xanax) given to clients?
A. 0.25-1.0 mg. b.i.d.
B. 0.25-0.5 mg. t.i.d.
C. 0.5-1.0 mg. t.i.d.
D. 0.5-1.0 mg. q.i.d. - CORRECT ANSWERS B: 0.25-0.5 mg t.i.d.
The rationale for this dosage is as follows:
Individualized treatment: The dosage of alprazolam can vary depending on factors such as the
severity of the anxiety disorder, the patient's response to the medication, and their medical
history. It is essential for healthcare providers to tailor the dosage to the specific needs of each
patient.
,PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN PHARMACOLOGY BOARD EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024/2025 A
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CORRECT VERIFIED BEST RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
Gradual titration: Starting with a lower dosage, such as 0.25-0.5 mg, allows for a cautious
approach to treatment. It helps to minimize the risk of side effects and allows the healthcare
provider to assess the patient's response before potentially adjusting the dosage.
Therapeutic effect: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine medication that acts as an anxiolytic and
can provide relief from anxiety symptoms. The dosage range of 0.25-0.5 mg has been found
effective for many individuals in managing anxiety disorders, providing the desired therapeutic
effect.
3. The psychiatric technician is to give Haldol Decanoate 300 mg IM to a client. The label on the
ampule reads Haldol Decanoate 100mg/ml. The hospital policy states that no more than 2 ml
can be given to a client in one site. The psychiatric technician will give:
A. 2 ml. in one site and 2 ml in another site.
B. 1 ml. in one site and then one hour later give 2 ml. in the same site.
C. 1 1/2 ml. in one site and 1 1/2 ml in another site.
D. 1 1/2 ml. in one site. - CORRECT ANSWERS C. 1 1/2 ml. in one site and 1 1/2 ml. in another
site.
Rationale: The label on the ampule indicates that Haldol Decanoate has a concentration of 100
mg/ml. The prescribed dose is 300 mg. Since the hospital policy states that no more than 2 ml
can be given at one site, the psychiatric technician will need to split the dose between two
injection sites. Each site can receive a maximum of 2 ml, so the technician will administer 1 1/2
ml (150 mg) in one site and another 1 1/2 ml (150 mg) in another site to achieve the total
prescribed dose of 300 mg.
4. Mr. Jones goes to his family physician complaining of a gnawing pain in his abdomen. He has
had a lot of stress lately at work and has been taking a corticosteriod medication. The physician
diagnoses the problem to be a peptic ulcer. The most likely medication the physician will
prescribe for Mr. Jones is:
A. chlorzoxazone.
,PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN PHARMACOLOGY BOARD EXAM
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B. methsuximide.
C. furazolidone.
D. famotidine. - CORRECT ANSWERS D. famotidine.
Rationale: Given the symptoms of a gnawing pain in the abdomen and the patient's recent
stress and corticosteroid use, the physician is likely to diagnose a peptic ulcer. The most likely
medication that the physician will prescribe for Mr. Jones is famotidine. Famotidine is a
histamine-2 receptor antagonist that reduces the production of stomach acid, providing relief
from symptoms and promoting the healing of peptic ulcers.
5. The psychiatric technician is to give 400 mg of chlorpromazine to the client at 1200. There
are both 100 mg and 200 mg tablets of chlorpromazine in the client's medication cassette. The
psychiatric technician would give:
A. Four of the 100 mg. tablets.
B. Two of the 100 mg. tablets.
C. Two of the 200 mg. tablets.
D. One 100 mg. tablet and one 200 mg. tablet. - CORRECT ANSWERS B. two of the 200 mg
tablets.
Rationale:
To administer 400 mg of chlorpromazine to the client, we need to select the combination of
tablets that adds up to the desired dosage. Since there are both 100 mg and 200 mg tablets
available, we need to determine the combination that adds up to 400 mg.
6. The doctor has ordered 10 mg of a medication and the label on the bottle reads 0.005 grams
per tablet. How many tablets should the client receive?
A. One
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B. One and a half
C. Two
D. Three - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Two
Rationale: Since 1 gram is equal to 1000 milligrams, we can convert the weight of each tablet
from grams to milligrams:
0.005 grams = 0.005 * 1000 mg = 5 mg
Now we can compare the ordered dose of 10 mg with the dose contained in each tablet (5 mg).
10 mg / 5 mg = 2 tablets
7. Acyclovir is the first drug known to successfully treat genital herpes. The brand name for this
medication is:
A. Zovirax.
B. Mezlin.
C. Zanthine.
D. Zidovudine. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Zovirax
Rationale: is that Zovirax is a well-known brand name for the drug acyclovir, which is widely
used to treat genital herpes.
8. The psychiatric technician just received an order for lithium carbonate for a new client. This
medication would be written as:
