In a suicidal patient, a warning sign of impending suicide is when the pacient A. is suddenly happy and talkative and has a bright affect. B. will not get out of bed all day. C. continually expresses a wish to be dead. D. refuses to sign a no-harm contract. 36. Prozac and Wellbutrin are both A. neuroleptic medications. B. antipsychotic medications. C. antispasmodic medications. D. antidepressant medications. 37. Which activity below is NOT considered among ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING? A. Doing washing and ironing, wearing clean clothes. B. Driving to a doctor’s appointment and to the grocery store. C. Eating, brushing teeth, urinating and having bowel movements. D. Bathing, shaving, combing hair and dressing. 38. A client snores loudly, has headaches and fatigue. You should ask his roommate: A. “Do you notice if there are pauses in his snoring?” B. “Does his snoring bother you enough that you want to move?” C. “Does his snoring keep you awake?” D. “Do you notice if your roommate breathes through his mouth?” 39. When recording information in a patient’s chart the thing you should NOT do is: A. Include the date and time. B. Erase if you make an error. C. Use ink. D. Sign all entries with your name and title. 40. The drug benztropine (Cogentin) A. requires intramuscular administration. B. is used in treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and EPS (extrapyramidal side effects) of antipsychotic medication. C. may cause weight gain and photosensitivity. D. is available for oral administration only. 41. The answer that does NOT apply to STANDARD PRECAUTIONS is: A. You should use them with all patients, not just those known to be infected. B. They are the same as the standard medical asepsis and infection control. C. They are ways to prevent contact with a patient’s blood and other body fluids. D. They were first issued by the CDC in 1987 to prevent the spread of AIDS. © 1993-2014 American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, Inc.
In a suicidal patient, a warning sign of impending suicide is when the pacient A
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