MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED ATI 70 EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Conventional Antipsychotics.
Answer: Treat positive symptoms of schizo
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Loxapine
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fluphenazine
◉ Benzos.
Answer: Lorazepam (ativan)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
◉ Positive Symptoms of Schizo (obvious).
Answer: Hallucinations
Delusions
Use of clang association
Constantly waving arms (bizarre movements)
,◉ Spitting.
Answer: Client tends to characterize people or things as all good or
all bad at any particular moment
For example, client might say, "You are the worse person in the
world!" Later that day, she might say, "You are best, but the nurse
from the last shift is terrible!"
Seen in borderline personality disorder
◉ Cluster A Disorders.
Answer: Odd or eccentric traits
Paranoid: characterized by distrust and suspiciousness toward
others based on unfounded beliefs that others want to harm, exploit
or deceive the person
Schizoid: characterized by emotional detachment, disinterest in
close relationships and indifference to praise or criticism; often
uncooperative
Schizotypal: characterized by odd beliefs lead to interpersonal
difficulties, an eccentric appearance and magical thinking or
perceptual distortions that are not clear delusions or hallucinations
,◉ Cluster B Personality Disorders (Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic
traits).
Answer: Antisocial: characterized by disregard for others with
exploitation, repeated unlawful actions, deceit, and failure to accept
personal responsibility
Borderline: characterized by instability of affect, identity, and
relationships as well as splitting behaviors, manipulation,
impulsiveness, and fear of abandonment; often tries self-injury and
may be suicidal
Histrionic: characterized by emotional attention-seeking behavior, in
which the person needs to be the center of attention; often seductive
and flirtatious
Narcissistic: characterized by arrogance, grandiose views of self-
importance, the need for constant admiration
◉ Cluster C Personality Disorders (Anxious, fearful, traits. Insecurity
and inadequacy).
Answer: Avoidant: characterized by social inhibition and avoidance
of all situations that require interpersonal contact, despite wanting
close relationships, due to extreme fear of rejection; often very
anxious in social situations. Fear of abandonment
, Dependent: characterized by extreme dependency in a close
relationship with an urgent search to find a replacement when one
relationship ends
Obsessive-Compulsive: characterized by perfectionism with a focus
on orderliness and control of the extent that the individual may not
be able to accomplish a given task
◉ Confabulation.
Answer: Seen with cognitive disorders
Client may make up stories when questioned about events or
activities that she does not remember
◉ Perseveration:.
Answer: Client avoids answering questions by repeating phrases or
behaviors
(Grandpa Mose!)
◉ Delirium Meds.
Answer: Antipsychotics or antianxiety meds may be used
◉ Neurocognitive Disorder Meds.
Answer: Medications such as Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine
(Exelon) and Galantamine (Razadyne) increase actetylcholine at
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Conventional Antipsychotics.
Answer: Treat positive symptoms of schizo
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Loxapine
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fluphenazine
◉ Benzos.
Answer: Lorazepam (ativan)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
◉ Positive Symptoms of Schizo (obvious).
Answer: Hallucinations
Delusions
Use of clang association
Constantly waving arms (bizarre movements)
,◉ Spitting.
Answer: Client tends to characterize people or things as all good or
all bad at any particular moment
For example, client might say, "You are the worse person in the
world!" Later that day, she might say, "You are best, but the nurse
from the last shift is terrible!"
Seen in borderline personality disorder
◉ Cluster A Disorders.
Answer: Odd or eccentric traits
Paranoid: characterized by distrust and suspiciousness toward
others based on unfounded beliefs that others want to harm, exploit
or deceive the person
Schizoid: characterized by emotional detachment, disinterest in
close relationships and indifference to praise or criticism; often
uncooperative
Schizotypal: characterized by odd beliefs lead to interpersonal
difficulties, an eccentric appearance and magical thinking or
perceptual distortions that are not clear delusions or hallucinations
,◉ Cluster B Personality Disorders (Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic
traits).
Answer: Antisocial: characterized by disregard for others with
exploitation, repeated unlawful actions, deceit, and failure to accept
personal responsibility
Borderline: characterized by instability of affect, identity, and
relationships as well as splitting behaviors, manipulation,
impulsiveness, and fear of abandonment; often tries self-injury and
may be suicidal
Histrionic: characterized by emotional attention-seeking behavior, in
which the person needs to be the center of attention; often seductive
and flirtatious
Narcissistic: characterized by arrogance, grandiose views of self-
importance, the need for constant admiration
◉ Cluster C Personality Disorders (Anxious, fearful, traits. Insecurity
and inadequacy).
Answer: Avoidant: characterized by social inhibition and avoidance
of all situations that require interpersonal contact, despite wanting
close relationships, due to extreme fear of rejection; often very
anxious in social situations. Fear of abandonment
, Dependent: characterized by extreme dependency in a close
relationship with an urgent search to find a replacement when one
relationship ends
Obsessive-Compulsive: characterized by perfectionism with a focus
on orderliness and control of the extent that the individual may not
be able to accomplish a given task
◉ Confabulation.
Answer: Seen with cognitive disorders
Client may make up stories when questioned about events or
activities that she does not remember
◉ Perseveration:.
Answer: Client avoids answering questions by repeating phrases or
behaviors
(Grandpa Mose!)
◉ Delirium Meds.
Answer: Antipsychotics or antianxiety meds may be used
◉ Neurocognitive Disorder Meds.
Answer: Medications such as Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine
(Exelon) and Galantamine (Razadyne) increase actetylcholine at
