NSG 6005 Final Exam Comprehensive Review Test Bank with
Real Test Questions and Correct Answers / NSG 6005 Advanced
Pharmacology Final Exam 2026/2027
The nurse understands that which patients have risk factors for schizophrenia?
Select all that apply.
a. A patient who was raised in an affluent environment
b. A patient who was a victim of childhood sexual abuse
c. A patient who had a concussion from a sports accident
d. A patient whose mother had an infection during the pregnancy
e. A patient who was exposed to tetrachloroethylene in drinking water -
ANSWER-b, d, e
Which statement is accurate regarding the relationship between depression and
schizophrenia?
a. Suicide attempts usually occur early in the course of schizophrenia.
b. Regular assessments should occur for both depression and suicide risk in
patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
,c. Antipsychotic medications alleviate symptoms of depression for patients
diagnosed with schizophrenia.
d. Nicotine use in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia stimulates
neurotransmitters, resulting in a decreased incidence of depression and suicide. -
ANSWER-b
The causation of schizophrenia currently is understood to be?
a. A combination of inherited and non-genetic factors
b. Deficient amounts of the neurotransmitter dopamine
c. Excessive amounts of the neurotransmitter serotonin
d. Stress related and ineffective stress management skills - ANSWER-a
What will the nurse do to address the potential risk for depression among a
population?
a. Provide a depression screening at a local afterschool program site.
b. Present educational programming on depression to a senior citizen group.
c. Routinely assess all chronically ill patients for depression during their admission
interview.
,d. Include the signs of postpartum depression in the discharge packet for each new
mother. - ANSWER-c
A patient says to the nurse, "I had my first episode of depression after I got
divorced about 10 years ago. I recognized what was happening to me because both
of my parents suffer from depression." Which theory regarding the etiology of
depression has the patient described?
a. Cognitive theory
b. Biochemical factors
c. Learned helplessness
d. Diathesis-stress model - ANSWER-d
The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient. The patient reports symptoms of
depression to the nurse. What is the nurse's priority action?
a. Consult the patient's durable power of attorney.
b. Alert the patient's family that death is likely imminent.
c. Recommend appropriate treatment for the depression.
, d. Explain to the patient that depression is a normal part of the dying process. -
ANSWER-c
The nurse is studying the reports of two patients who show signs of depression.
One patient (Patient A) is depressed bc his pet dog has passed away, and the other
patient (Patient B) is depressed at losing a spouse and material possessions in a
natural disaster. What does this indicate about biological vulnerability and
depression?
a. Patient A may respond better to the treatment provided
b. Patient B may respond better to the treatment provided
c. Patient A may be more vulnerable to developing severe depression
d. Patient B may be more vulnerable to developing severe depression -
ANSWER-d
Which statements about the physical activity of a patient diagnosed with major
depression are true?
a. Psychomotor agitation results in purposeful, goal-oriented activity.
b. The individual may present with a reduction in psychomotor activity.
c. Psychomotor agitation is demonstrated in cases of major depression.
Real Test Questions and Correct Answers / NSG 6005 Advanced
Pharmacology Final Exam 2026/2027
The nurse understands that which patients have risk factors for schizophrenia?
Select all that apply.
a. A patient who was raised in an affluent environment
b. A patient who was a victim of childhood sexual abuse
c. A patient who had a concussion from a sports accident
d. A patient whose mother had an infection during the pregnancy
e. A patient who was exposed to tetrachloroethylene in drinking water -
ANSWER-b, d, e
Which statement is accurate regarding the relationship between depression and
schizophrenia?
a. Suicide attempts usually occur early in the course of schizophrenia.
b. Regular assessments should occur for both depression and suicide risk in
patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
,c. Antipsychotic medications alleviate symptoms of depression for patients
diagnosed with schizophrenia.
d. Nicotine use in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia stimulates
neurotransmitters, resulting in a decreased incidence of depression and suicide. -
ANSWER-b
The causation of schizophrenia currently is understood to be?
a. A combination of inherited and non-genetic factors
b. Deficient amounts of the neurotransmitter dopamine
c. Excessive amounts of the neurotransmitter serotonin
d. Stress related and ineffective stress management skills - ANSWER-a
What will the nurse do to address the potential risk for depression among a
population?
a. Provide a depression screening at a local afterschool program site.
b. Present educational programming on depression to a senior citizen group.
c. Routinely assess all chronically ill patients for depression during their admission
interview.
,d. Include the signs of postpartum depression in the discharge packet for each new
mother. - ANSWER-c
A patient says to the nurse, "I had my first episode of depression after I got
divorced about 10 years ago. I recognized what was happening to me because both
of my parents suffer from depression." Which theory regarding the etiology of
depression has the patient described?
a. Cognitive theory
b. Biochemical factors
c. Learned helplessness
d. Diathesis-stress model - ANSWER-d
The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient. The patient reports symptoms of
depression to the nurse. What is the nurse's priority action?
a. Consult the patient's durable power of attorney.
b. Alert the patient's family that death is likely imminent.
c. Recommend appropriate treatment for the depression.
, d. Explain to the patient that depression is a normal part of the dying process. -
ANSWER-c
The nurse is studying the reports of two patients who show signs of depression.
One patient (Patient A) is depressed bc his pet dog has passed away, and the other
patient (Patient B) is depressed at losing a spouse and material possessions in a
natural disaster. What does this indicate about biological vulnerability and
depression?
a. Patient A may respond better to the treatment provided
b. Patient B may respond better to the treatment provided
c. Patient A may be more vulnerable to developing severe depression
d. Patient B may be more vulnerable to developing severe depression -
ANSWER-d
Which statements about the physical activity of a patient diagnosed with major
depression are true?
a. Psychomotor agitation results in purposeful, goal-oriented activity.
b. The individual may present with a reduction in psychomotor activity.
c. Psychomotor agitation is demonstrated in cases of major depression.
