Mental Health Proctored Exam(Examplify) Practice Questions

Select one answer.

• "I will notify your provider and document your decision to refuse medication."
• "You must take the medication as prescribed to remain in the hospital."
• "Refusing medication may result in involuntary commitment."
• "I will notify security to enforce the medication."

(Select All that Apply.)

• "I should avoid abruptly stopping this medication."
• "I can stop taking venlafaxine as soon as I feel better."
• "I'll have my blood levels checked regularly."
• "I might experience nausea or dizziness when starting the medication."
• "It may take a few weeks before I feel better."

Select one answer.

• Increase above 1.0 mEq/L, which results in toxicity.
• Decrease, resulting in a sub-therapeutic blood level.
• Increase above 1.5 mEq/L, which results in toxicity.
• No change is expected.

Select one answer.

• "Zyprexa ensures a good night's sleep."
• "Zyprexa calms mania until the Eskalith takes effect."
• "Zyprexa in combination with Eskalith cures manic symptoms."
• "Zyprexa prevents extrapyramidal side effects."

Select one answer.

• Agranulocytosis, treated by administration of clozapine (Clozaril)
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, treated by discontinuing antipsychotic medications
• Acute dystonia, treated by administration of benztropine (Cogentin)
• Tardive dyskinesia, treated by administration of valbenazine (Ingrezza)

(Select All that Apply.)

• Patient expresses overwhelming sadness at times.
• Patient expresses poor self-esteem.
• The patient is angry at times.
• Patient continues to express a sense of emptiness.
• Patient experiences intermittent yearning or longing for the deceased.

Select one answer.

• Somatic delusions
• Ideas of reference
• Thought insertion
• Nihilistic delusions

Select one answer.

• Clients can refuse any and all treatment at any time.
• Clients can refuse pharmacological but not psychological treatment.
• Clients can refuse only electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
• Health care providers can override treatment refusal if the client is actively suicidal or homicidal.

Select one answer.

• Encourage the client to avoid any situation that causes stress.
• Encourage the client to recognize the signs of escalating anxiety.
• Encourage the client to employ newly learned relaxation techniques.
• Encourage the client to reframe thoughts about situations that generate anxiety.