1. Which of the following medications would the nurse in-charge expect the doctor to order to reverse a dystonic reaction?

a. Procholorperazine (Compazine)

b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

c. Haloperidol (Haldol)

d. Midazolam (Versed)

2. While pacing in the hall, a female patient with paranoid schizophrenia runs to the nurse and says, “Why are you poisoning me? I know you work for central thought control! You can keep my thoughts. Give me back my soul!” how should the nurse respond?

a. “I’m a nurse, I’m not poisoning you. It’s against the nursing code of ethics.”

b. “I’m a nurse, and you’re a patient in the hospital. I’m not going to harm you.”

c. “I’m not poisoning you. And how could I possibly steal your soul?”

d. “I sense anger, Are you feeling angry today?”

3. After completing chemical detoxification and a 12-step program to treat crack addiction, a male patient is being prepared for discharge. Which remark by the patient indicates a realistic view of the future?

a. “I’m never going to use crack again.”

b. “I know what I have to do. I have to limit my crack use.”

c. “I’m going to take 1 day at a time. I’m not making any promises.”

d. “I can’t touch crack again, but I sure could use a drink. I’ve earned it.” Read the full story