MARYVILLE NURS 663 BUNDLED EXAMS
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ PTSD frequent comorbidity. Answer: depressive disorder, anxiety
disorders, and behavioral problems associated with ______________
⩥ sertraline and paroxetine. Answer: that __________and
______________ are approved by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) in the treatment of PTSD in adults, there is scant evidence to
support its use for the core symptoms of PTSD in youth
⩥ Risperidone and aripiprazole. Answer: FDA approval for use in
children and adolescents with aggression, severe behavioral dyscontrol,
and severe psychiatric disorders
⩥ Antiadrenergic agents. Answer: treat dysregulation of the
noradrenergic system in adults and youth with PTSD
⩥ clonidine and guanfacine. Answer: Alpha2-agonists examples
⩥ Alpha2 agonists. Answer: decrease norepinephrine release, such as,
are
,⩥ propranolol. Answer: centrally acting β-antagonists example
⩥ prazosin. Answer: α-1-antagonists example
⩥ propranolol use. Answer: hypothesized to improve hyperarousal and
intrusive thoughts through attenuation of norepinephrine
postsynaptically
⩥ prazosin use. Answer: nightmares associated with trauma
⩥ Modify PTSD sx. Answer: Off-label medications including
antidepressants, atypical antipsychotics, adrenergic
modulators/sympatholytics, and anticonvulsants/mood stabilizers
⩥ clonidine and propanolol. Answer: nightmares and exaggerated startle
response: some evidence in adults, but children case report only
⩥ guanfacine and clonidine. Answer: __________ may reduce
nightmares in children with PTSD and ____________may diminish
symptoms of reenactment of traumatic events in children
⩥ Mood-stabilizing agents. Answer: divalproex, carbamazepine,
topiramate, and gabapentin have been utilized for adults with PTSD with
modest improvement; some
,⩥ clonidine with dosage ranges of 0.05 to 0.1 mg twice daily. Answer:
may provide some relief for the symptoms of hyperarousal, impulsivity,
and agitation in young children with PTSD; in children some evidence
⩥ benzodiazepines. Answer: no controlled trials supporting use in
children
⩥ Trauma-Focused CBT. Answer: 10-16 treatment sessions, including 9
components itemized in the acronym PRACTICE
⩥ PRACTICE elements. Answer: Psychoeducation on typical reactions
to PTSD.
Parenting skills- praise, time-out, reinforcement
Relaxation- muscle, breathing, cognitive tech
Affective Expression and Modulation- ID feelings
Cognitive Coping and Processing Cognitive Triangle
Trauma Narrative:developed over time by child,
In Vivo Exposure and Mastery of Trauma Reminders- how to deal with
reminders
Conjoint Child-Parent Sessions- this component may involve several
sessions in which the child and parent share their understanding
Enhancing future safety-family changes
, ⩥ EMDR. Answer: exposure and cognitive reprocessing interventions
are paired with directed eye movements, alternating tones or tapping
⩥ CBITS. Answer: Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma in
Schools
⩥ CBITS description. Answer: intervention that administers treatment in
the school setting for children who screen positive for PTSD and whose
parents agree to treatment in school.
⩥ CBITS elements. Answer: Consists of 10 weekly group sessions
1-3 individual imaginal exposure sessions
2-4 optional sessions with parents
1 parent education session.
Similar to trauma-focused CBT, incorporates psychoeducation,
relaxation, training, cognitive coping skills, gradual exposure to
traumatic memories
⩥ SPARCS. Answer: Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents
Responding to Chronic Stress
⩥ SPARCS description. Answer: -Consists of a group intervention,
-16 sessions
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ PTSD frequent comorbidity. Answer: depressive disorder, anxiety
disorders, and behavioral problems associated with ______________
⩥ sertraline and paroxetine. Answer: that __________and
______________ are approved by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) in the treatment of PTSD in adults, there is scant evidence to
support its use for the core symptoms of PTSD in youth
⩥ Risperidone and aripiprazole. Answer: FDA approval for use in
children and adolescents with aggression, severe behavioral dyscontrol,
and severe psychiatric disorders
⩥ Antiadrenergic agents. Answer: treat dysregulation of the
noradrenergic system in adults and youth with PTSD
⩥ clonidine and guanfacine. Answer: Alpha2-agonists examples
⩥ Alpha2 agonists. Answer: decrease norepinephrine release, such as,
are
,⩥ propranolol. Answer: centrally acting β-antagonists example
⩥ prazosin. Answer: α-1-antagonists example
⩥ propranolol use. Answer: hypothesized to improve hyperarousal and
intrusive thoughts through attenuation of norepinephrine
postsynaptically
⩥ prazosin use. Answer: nightmares associated with trauma
⩥ Modify PTSD sx. Answer: Off-label medications including
antidepressants, atypical antipsychotics, adrenergic
modulators/sympatholytics, and anticonvulsants/mood stabilizers
⩥ clonidine and propanolol. Answer: nightmares and exaggerated startle
response: some evidence in adults, but children case report only
⩥ guanfacine and clonidine. Answer: __________ may reduce
nightmares in children with PTSD and ____________may diminish
symptoms of reenactment of traumatic events in children
⩥ Mood-stabilizing agents. Answer: divalproex, carbamazepine,
topiramate, and gabapentin have been utilized for adults with PTSD with
modest improvement; some
,⩥ clonidine with dosage ranges of 0.05 to 0.1 mg twice daily. Answer:
may provide some relief for the symptoms of hyperarousal, impulsivity,
and agitation in young children with PTSD; in children some evidence
⩥ benzodiazepines. Answer: no controlled trials supporting use in
children
⩥ Trauma-Focused CBT. Answer: 10-16 treatment sessions, including 9
components itemized in the acronym PRACTICE
⩥ PRACTICE elements. Answer: Psychoeducation on typical reactions
to PTSD.
Parenting skills- praise, time-out, reinforcement
Relaxation- muscle, breathing, cognitive tech
Affective Expression and Modulation- ID feelings
Cognitive Coping and Processing Cognitive Triangle
Trauma Narrative:developed over time by child,
In Vivo Exposure and Mastery of Trauma Reminders- how to deal with
reminders
Conjoint Child-Parent Sessions- this component may involve several
sessions in which the child and parent share their understanding
Enhancing future safety-family changes
, ⩥ EMDR. Answer: exposure and cognitive reprocessing interventions
are paired with directed eye movements, alternating tones or tapping
⩥ CBITS. Answer: Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma in
Schools
⩥ CBITS description. Answer: intervention that administers treatment in
the school setting for children who screen positive for PTSD and whose
parents agree to treatment in school.
⩥ CBITS elements. Answer: Consists of 10 weekly group sessions
1-3 individual imaginal exposure sessions
2-4 optional sessions with parents
1 parent education session.
Similar to trauma-focused CBT, incorporates psychoeducation,
relaxation, training, cognitive coping skills, gradual exposure to
traumatic memories
⩥ SPARCS. Answer: Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents
Responding to Chronic Stress
⩥ SPARCS description. Answer: -Consists of a group intervention,
-16 sessions
