NURS 6630 MIDTERM
EXAM (2021-2022)
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NURS 6630 Midterm Exam
Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient asks
... [Show More] why it is necessary to add
medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best
response would be:
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Selected C.
Answer: “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems
in the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dysfunctioning
systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current
medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your
symptoms.”
• Question 2
0 out of 1
points The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like
to begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar depression;
she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The PMHNP
recognizes
that which of the following medications is contraindicated for
this patient?
Selecte
d
Answer
:
C.
Lithium
(Lithobid
)
• Question 3
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was
started on
1 out of 1
points
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After
beginning this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this
client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What
can the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?
Selecte
d
Answer
:
A.
This client may have Bipolar III disorder
• Question
4
1 out of 1
points
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A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which
statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for
this patient?
Selected Answer:
B.
“The patient could benefit from an
anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
(EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
Selecte
d
Answer
:
B.
Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A
antagonism properties
• Question
6
1 out of 1
points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the
staf to monitor for which possible efect?
Selecte
d
Answer
:
D.
All of
the
abov
e
• Question
7
1 out of 1
points
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