PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
●● Sally describes some new side effects that she is having consistently
with extrapyramidal symptoms. What action should the nurse take next?
Answer: Notify the health care provider.
●● Which statement is accurate about lithium? Answer: There is a
narrow margin between the therapeutic window and toxicity with
lithium.
●● Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning
medications used for mental health conditions? Answer: Some drugs
take days to weeks before they reduce symptoms.
●● Which item below may cause cultural variations in drug metabolism?
Answer: cytochrome p450 enzyme differences
●● John was prescribed a new medication by his psychiatrist. After
taking it for several days, he noticed muscular spasms in his neck, throat,
and tongue. Which medication class is likely to cause this side effect?
Answer: Antipsychotic
, ●● John is an alcoholic who is attending the 12-step meetings. John is
concerned that he might relapse and does not want this to happen. Which
medication would be most helpful for him? Answer: disulfiram
●● Alice was given a hypnotic to help with insomnia. For which side
effects should the nurse provide a warning? Answer: Respiratory
depression
●● Select all of the cues that suggest Phillip has an addiction to
oxycodone. Answer: always worried about oxycodone running out
frequently asks neighbors and friends if they have any
Considers robbing the pharmacy
He knows oxycodone is bad for him, but he says he continues to take it
●● Review the police report and the client's electronic health record
(EHR), and then answer the question below. Answer: overdose
naloxone
respiratory rate
●● Based on the officer's statement of Phillip's arrest, and your
observations, select the appropriate nursing diagnoses for Phillip.
Answer: +
Alteration in oxygen
Risk for acute substance withdrawal syndrome
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
●● Sally describes some new side effects that she is having consistently
with extrapyramidal symptoms. What action should the nurse take next?
Answer: Notify the health care provider.
●● Which statement is accurate about lithium? Answer: There is a
narrow margin between the therapeutic window and toxicity with
lithium.
●● Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning
medications used for mental health conditions? Answer: Some drugs
take days to weeks before they reduce symptoms.
●● Which item below may cause cultural variations in drug metabolism?
Answer: cytochrome p450 enzyme differences
●● John was prescribed a new medication by his psychiatrist. After
taking it for several days, he noticed muscular spasms in his neck, throat,
and tongue. Which medication class is likely to cause this side effect?
Answer: Antipsychotic
, ●● John is an alcoholic who is attending the 12-step meetings. John is
concerned that he might relapse and does not want this to happen. Which
medication would be most helpful for him? Answer: disulfiram
●● Alice was given a hypnotic to help with insomnia. For which side
effects should the nurse provide a warning? Answer: Respiratory
depression
●● Select all of the cues that suggest Phillip has an addiction to
oxycodone. Answer: always worried about oxycodone running out
frequently asks neighbors and friends if they have any
Considers robbing the pharmacy
He knows oxycodone is bad for him, but he says he continues to take it
●● Review the police report and the client's electronic health record
(EHR), and then answer the question below. Answer: overdose
naloxone
respiratory rate
●● Based on the officer's statement of Phillip's arrest, and your
observations, select the appropriate nursing diagnoses for Phillip.
Answer: +
Alteration in oxygen
Risk for acute substance withdrawal syndrome
