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Mtsac CAPT PHARM
Pscyh Tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An elderly female client asks the psych tech “what is lunesta used for and highest dose” u answer A) anxiety 1mg B) Anciety 2 mg C) Insomnia 3mg D) Insomnia 4mg | C) Insomnia |
| Adolescent prescribe Dilantin while residing in care. One of most important goals of treatment plan is for client to A) be able to interact appropriately with peers B) demonstrate good oral hygein C) maintain appropriate height and weight D) report dizzi | B |
| The psychiatric technician reviews a new order for tetracycline hydrochloride. The client receiving this medication is educated regarding a.Limiting caffeine intake because it may increase adverse effects. b.Being aware that this medication can cause di | D |
| Two benzodiazepine medications that are used to treat status epilepticus would be: a.Valium (diazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam). b.Valium (diazepam) and Ativan (lorazepam). c.Valium (diazepam) and Klonopin (clonazepam). d.Valium (diazepam) and Tranxene | B |
| The client is to receive Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) 50 mg PO every 3-4 hours PRN for pain. The psychiatric technician would know not to administer this drug and call the physician if respirations were: a.14 - 13 b.12 - 11 c.10 - 9 d.8 or less | B |
| During the admission process the client informs the psychiatric technician that he takes nitroglycerin for angina. The psychiatric technician is aware to monitor the client for what common adverse effects of this medication? a.Hypotension and bradycardia | B |
| In a patient receiving digoxin (Lanoxin), low ___________ increases the risk of digitalis toxicity. a.potassium b.sodium c.digoxin d.protein | A |
| The Psychiatric Technician should inform a consumer taking phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium)that this medication: a.will help treat the urinary tract infection. b.should not be taken on an empty stomach. c.is contraindicated if there is an aller | D |
| The Psychiatric Technician should administer an aluminum hydroxide antacid___________an enteric coated medication. a.1 hour before b.2 hours before c.at the same time as d.on opposite days as | A |
| The consumer chokes on clear liquids. What intervention would be most helpful? a.Provide only soft foods. b.Encourage fruits. c.Encourage the consumer to sit at a 45 degree angle for meals. d.Get and order for a thickening agent | D |
| When preparing a cleansing enema, how much solution should the nurse use for an adult? a.100 to 300 ml b.400- 600 ml c.750- 1,000 ml d.1500 ml | C |
| Robaxin 0.3 GM IM was prescribed. The drug is available as 100mg/ml. The Psychiatric Technician would give _________ ml? a.1.5 ml b.1 ml c.0.3 ml d.3 ml | D |
| A client has recently been prescribed BuSpar (buspirone) for anxiety. Client teaching for this medication would include which of the following? a.This medication can cause physical and psychological dependence. b.When combined with Inderal (propranolol) | C |
| A client was admitted to a psychiatric unit for depression and prescribed psychiatric medications, she is also prescribed Precose (acarbose). The psychiatric technician who is assigned to the medication room will carefully monitor this client’s: a.Blood | D |
| A client will receive Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) after having multiple episodes of major depression. Which medications will part of the ECT treatment? a.Brevital (methohexital) and Anectine (succinylcholine). b.Seconal (secobarbital) and Symmetrel | A |
| The psychiatric technician is assigned to administer medication and treatments. A female client is to receive a topical medication to her face. How would the psychiatric technician apply this medication? a.Start with the forehead working in a clockwise | D |
| During the admission process the client informs the psychiatric technician that he takes nitroglycerin for angina. The psychiatric technician is aware to monitor the client for what common adverse effects of this medication? a.Hypotension and bradycardia | B |
| A bipolar client was prescribed a maintenance dose of lithium carbonate 600 mg PO per day. Before discharge, the psychiatric technician will educate the client that: a.This medication has the potential for both psychological and physical dependence. b.L | C |
| The psychiatric technician is reviewing the client’s medication record and sees that the client has recently been prescribed Detrol (tolterodine tartrate). The psychiatric technician knows that this medication is prescribed for: a.Heart arrhythmias. b.R | C |
| What class of medications may produce the adverse side effects of a “moon face” or “buffalo hump?” a.Beta-blockers b.Antibiotics c.Antiepileptics d.Glucocorticoids | D |
| The psychiatrist orders Risperdal Consta (risperidone) 25 mg IM every two weeks. In relation to the administration of this medication, the psychiatric technician knows that it: a.Has to be reconstituted by shaking it vigorously. b.Would be drawn up slo | A |
| The cardiac medication that is sometimes administered as an adjunct medication for opiod addiction would be: a.Procardia (nifedipine). b.Catapres (clonidine). c.Tenormin (atenolol) d.Cardizem (diltiazem) | B |
| A client will receive Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) after having multiple episodes of major depression. Which medications will part of the ECT treatment? a.Brevital (methohexital) and Anectine (succinylcholine). b.Seconal (secobarbital) and Symmetrel | A |
| The psychiatric technician must assesses clients experiencing dementia and taking medications like Aricept (donepezil), Reminyl (galantamine) and Namenda (memantine) for the possible side effects of: a.Drowsiness, hypotension, and weight gain b.Dry mout | D |
| A client taking the medication disulfiram (Antabuse) would need education that if this medication is consumed with alcohol that the client might experience these symptoms? a.Nausea, vomiting, throbbing headache, sweating, bradycardia and hypotension b.N | D |
| What action would you take when administering ferrous sulfate suspension P.O. a.Give on and empty stomach. b.Dilute with other fluids. c.Give through a straw. d.Avoid crushing coated tablets. | C |
| The Psychiatric Technician would administer medication ordered "a.c." at: a.In the morning. b.Before meals. c.With food. d.At bedtime | B |
| Vitals for a client taking Lanoxin (digitalis) are Respirations 14; Pulse 62; B/P 90/64; Temp. 99°. What would you chart at 1200 hour medication administration? a.Initial the Lanoxin as given. b.“Lanoxin withheld due to low pulse rate.” c.“Lanoxin with | A |
| What is the finishing step when administering medication via G.T.? a.Check for stomach sounds. b.Aspirate stomach contents. c.Flush with about 30 cc of water. d.Grind up medications. | C |
| Which description would demonstrate the PT’s compliance with medication orders that read, “Flu Vaccine 0.5 ml I.M.” a.Given in the left deltoid at 90° angle. b.Given in right vastus lateralis at 30°angle. c.Given in right upper outer quadrant at 25° | A |
| Which description would demonstrate the PT’s knowledge of the correct site for an injection ordered as “I.M. right deltoid”? a.Two finger widths below the acromion process and above the axillary line. b.Halfway between a line drawn from the sacrum to th | A |
| Which medication would most likely be given for sedation to a client prior to a visit to the dentist? a.chloral hydrate b. stelazine c. tofranil d. reserpine | A |
| Which medication would you expect to observe extrapyramidal side-effects? a.Tegretol (carbamazepine) b.Stelazine (trifluoperazine) c.Zoloft (sertraline) d.Docusate sodium (dialose) | B |
| Which medication would you expect to see lab work ordered as long as the client was taking it? a.Tegretol (carbamazepine) b.Ativan (lorazepam) c.Docusate sodium (disopyramide) d.Celexa (citalopram) | A |
| Which medication would you expect to see ordered to counteract extrapyramidal side-effects? a.Xanax (Alprazolam) b.Depakote (valproic acid) c.Lithotabs (lithium carbonate) d.Cogentin (benztropine mesylate) | D |
| Which of the following medications is used for the treatment of scabies: a. betadine b.kwell c. streptomycin d. phisohex Correct. You selected b | B |
| Which of the following medications would be one you would expect ordered as the drug of choice for status epilepticus? a.Valium (diazepam) b.Dilantin (phenytoin) c.Topamax (topiramate) d.Tegretal (carbamazepine) Correct. You selected a | A |
| Which of the following medications would decrease the production of hydrochloric acid? a.tagamet b.colace c.amphogel d.mylanta Correct. You selected a | A |
| Which of the following medications would the physician order for angina? a.Tylenol 600 mg. P.O. b.Demerol 50 mg. I.M. c.Xanax 0.5 mg. P.O. d.nitroglycerin gr. 1/150 sublingual | D |
| Which of the following would reflect normalization principles applied to the goal of medication administration? The Psychiatric Technician would: a.pass the correct meds at the correct time. b.encourage medication compliance. c.encourage self-administr | C |
| A consumer is given a placebo that controls her maladaptive behaviors. The Psychiatric Technician knows that a placebo is: a.a potent tranquilizer which increases photosensitivity. b.an inactive substance given to satisfy the patient's demand for medi | B |
| Which of the following medications increases production of repiratory tract fluids to help liquify and reduce the viscosity of thick tenacious secretions a.Benadryl b.Robitussin c.Bronchobid d.Lugol's solution | B |
| If a client experienced constipation related to inactivity a stool softener called ____________ may be prescribed: a.Colace b.Metamucil c.Milk of magnesia d.Tagamet | A |
| Which medication would be expected as an order for gastic hypermotility and pylorospasms? a.Donnatal b.Tigan c.Tegopen d.Riopan | A |
| A client may be given which medication to reduce stomach acidity? a.Luminal b.Atropine c.Maalox d.Vioform | C |
| A client with a history of petit mal seizures might recieve? a.Mellaril b.Depakane c.Benadryl d.Inderal | B |
| Which of the following medications is indicated for hypertension? a.Dymelor b.Minipress c.Lanoxin d.Nitroglycerin | B |
| The physician had ordered Tylenol # 3 for pain. The Psychiatric Technician knows that Tylenol # 3 contains: a.Codeine b.Demerol c.Morphine d.Percodan | A |
| When administering insulin, the Psychiatric Technician knows that the injection sites should be rotated because: a.lipodystrophy can result and is extremely painfull. b.an injection site can never be used again. c. hemorrhage can occur if the same s | D |
| A patient's blood sugar (BS) is 369. A sliding scale orders regular insulin as follows: 5 units(u.) if B.S. 200-249; 10u. if B.S. 250-299; 15u. if B.S. 300-349; 20u. if B.S. 350-399; (B.S. over 400, call the physician.) The Psychiatric Technician will: | C |
| The clients were very resistant to a change in training .The undesired behavior increased initially. This increase in undesired behavior is an example of: a.extinction b.response hierarchy c.antecedents d.negative reinforcement | B |
| The first step in a plan to teach a person having severe retardation to put on pants with would be: a.how to put her feet in the pant legs. b.teaching front from back. c.how to pull pants up from thighs. d.how to pull pants up from hips. | D |
| The first step in teaching a female developmentally disabled client how to put on her blouse using backward chaining would be : a.Tucking in her blouse. b.Putting her arm in a sleeve. c.Taking her blouse out of the locker. d.Buttoning the top button. | A |
| During breakfast, a client will become agitated if she is placed in a chair without arms. The best intervention would be Teach her to balance herself in the armless chair. Find the functional equivalent for the behavior. Place her in a chair with arms. | C |
| When on an outing with a client with moderate cerebral palsy, the most likely safety concern would be Falling, because of the lack of an anterior protective response. Becoming lost, because of orientation difficulties. Aggressive behavior, because of i | A |
| client with Fragile X syndrome is learning a workshop task. The best teaching strategy would be Use hand over hand to guide him through the task initially. Use verbal directions to guide him step by step through the task. Show him the completed task; s | C |
| A client with Down syndrome is prone to gum disease. The most likely cause is Resistance to oral care. Use of anticonvulsants. Rumination Low resistance to infection | D |
| A person with vision impairments is best supported by which of the following objectives? Will wait to move until staff is present to assist Will utilize tactile materials on wall to find way to dining room. Will identify shirt and pants in wardrobe. W | B |
| When caring for a person who is blind, you should Quietly touch the person, then identify yourself. Speak to the care provider first. Identify yourself verbally before touching the client. Use firm touch, then tell the person what you are going to do. | C |
| A client with multiple sensory motor deficits wants to learn a workshop task. He will be best supported by Providing specialized seating so he can focus on the task. Teaching balance and posture before beginning training on the task. Identifying all of | A |
| One of the goals of a functional analysis is to identify the target behavior. Which of the following terms best describes a target behavior? Behaviors to be improved (increase or decrease) in a behavior modification program The more reinforcing behavior | A |
| There are several myths about the effective use of behavior modification. Which of the following is not considered a myth or misconception concerning the application of behavior modification? The use of rewards by behavior modifiers to change behavior is | B |
| Which of the following answers best describes an example of a contingent reinforcement. When the individual must run four laps before he gets his favorite cold soda When the individual gets his favorite cold soda before he runs any lap. When makes no d | A |
| Which of the following examples best describes an unconditioned reinforcement? Food for a hungry person Toys for children Getting an A on an exam a cellular telephone for a teenager | A |
| hich of the following examples best describes a conditioned reinforcement? Oxygen for a person who can’t breath Getting an paycheck for work done. Food for a hungry person Water for a thirsty person | B |
| Which of the following statements best describes the spontaneous recovery of a behavior? A child whose pica behavior has been shaped completely A person who has recovered from an addictive use of drugs A teenager spontaneously stops misbehaving at scho | D |
| A psychiatric technician moves from fully graduated guidance to partial graduated guidance while training a disabled individual in using a spoon. The technique the psychiatric technician is using is known as? Forward Teaching Technique Successive Prompt | D |
| A child is rewarded when pronouncing the words close enough to her verbal community. This process is an example of: Prompting Fading Shaping Modeling | C |
| Which of the major chaining methods are mostly recommended by behaviorists to use when teaching individuals with severe cognitive developmental disabilities? Forward chaining Task analysis Backward chaining Total-task presentation | C |
| One of the most prevalent systems in which we learn behaviors is by Modeling. Which of the following statements best describes the principle of Modeling? Is a procedure whereby no sample of a given behavior is presented to an individual and the individua | B |
| When assessing a client's spitting behavior it is noted that prior to spitting, rocking behavior occurs for 10 to 15 seconds, noises for another 15 seconds and finally he will spit. Which behavior should the group leader intervene to stop the behavior? A | B |
| A Psychiatric Technician is working on a behavioral residence managing “smearing” behavior that is on extinction schedule. What reinforcement will the Psychiatric Technician use when the client smears? Continuous Reinforcement Schedule Fixed Reinforceme | C |
| Behaviors on _________________ are more resistant to extinction Continuous Reinforcement Schedule Fixed Reinforcement Schedule Interval Reinforcement Schedule Intermittent Reinforcement Schedu | D |
| You have identified a behavior that you want to shape on the new client in your unit. What is the first step in measuring this behavior? Take a task analysis Take a baseline Develop a reinforcement schedule Identify the antecedents. | B |
| Choose the best answer that describes an example of what a fixed ratio schedule would be. Getting paid every month A strawberry picker who receives a dollar after filling twelve small boxes. Betting on horses Getting Dates | B |
| A newly admitted client to your unit is exhibiting a maladaptive behavior. You are instructed by your Unit Manager to start managing the behavior. What will be your first action? Take a baseline Identify the behavior specifically Count the behavior eve | B |
| The child cries every time his father is talking on the telephone and the father has to cut his conversations short. He has decided to manage his child’s behavior, so he ignores the behavior of the child. This is an example of extinction if: The child li | B |
| A 20-year-old client with a mental age of 10 is currently a resident on the behavioral unit because of her uncontrollable temper tantrums. The group leader wants to develop a program to extinguish temper tantrums. The group leader’s initial intervention | D |
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