23 141

23 141. Second generation antipsychotics have which of the following advantages? A. They have powerful sedative effects during the bipolar phase of mania. B. They are effective in addressing hallucinations and delusions for a variety of diagnoses. C. They are effective for both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. D. They are less expensive than first generation or typical antipsychotics. 142. The legal requirements of charting include A. all the answers below. B. each patient’s right to a written record that documents the care given. C. never erasing an error. Instead, put a line through it and write “error.” D. the patient’s chart being designated a legal document that can be used in court. 143. The symptoms of AKATHISIA, a side-effect of psychotropic drugs, include A. rigidity, mask-like face, shuffling gait and drooling. B. muscle tightness in throat, neck, tongue and mouth. C. tongue movement and increased blinking. D. restlessness, inability to sit still, agitation and shifting from foot to foot. 144. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is A. an often-fatal malignancy (cancer) of the neurolepsis. B. a rare and potentially deadly reaction to neuroleptic drugs. C. frequent protruding tongue movements that can become permanent. D. a malignant cancer related to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). 145. Which pulse is reported to the nurse immediately? A. An adult with a pulse of 80 beats per minute. B. A newborn baby with a pulse of 130 beats per minute. C. All the answers listed here. D. An adult with a pulse of 120 beats per minute. 146. A young male who has repressed attraction toward another male refuses to socialize with them. This maladaptive defense mechanism is known as: A. Identification. B. Projection. C. Reaction formation. D. Displacement. 147. In medical terminology, the letters “algia” at the end of a word mean A. excessive growth. B. inflammation. C. pain. D. removal. © 1993-2014 American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, Inc.