NUR 6121 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | SPRING 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT -
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY.
One of the most effective treatments for alcoholism - (answer)1
Patient presentation possibly common to anxiety and depression includes - (answer)agitation
When treating a 25 year old woman for mild anxiety, appropriate initial includes - (answer)referral to
mental health services including cognitive behavioral therapy
In prescribing benzodiazepines, the NP considers that - (answer)this drugs have a high potential abuse
and the onset of therapeutic effect is usually rapid
Tx recommendations for depression should always include - (answer)cognitive behavioral therapy
The NP knows that the full therapeutic effect of SSRI used for the treatment of depression/ anxiety may
take - (answer)12 weeks
When assessing the patient for IVP, the provider should always - (answer)screen patients presenting for
PCP visit
Appropriate txs for insomnia include all of the following - (answer)encourage patients to have a regular
bed/ awake times, use of sleep machine that provides white noise, limiting alcohol and caffeine
In a patient complaining of insomnia, education would include the following except - (answer)1
Evidence based first line pharmacological txs for insomnia includ - (answer)use a short acting
benzodiazepine receptor agonist
Which class of drug represents the first choice for the management of both depression and chronic
anxiety? - (answer)SSRI
, NUR 6121 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | SPRING 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT -
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY.
Which of the following meds can be used in tx a patient in opioid withdrawal - (answer)methadone and
clonidine
DSM 5 criteria for substance tolerance/ dependence includes - (answer)diminished effect with the same
amount of substance used
A 34 year old male presenting for a wellness exam admits in the history of drinking a few drinks now and
then, but is vague on how often. You suspect he is a frequent alcohol user. Your next action would be to
- (answer)Administer CAGE questionnaire
The common co morbidity associated with depression is - (answer)anxiety
A 65 year old female has been on lorazepam for 6 years and wishes to stop. You advise her that -
(answer)she needs to taper her dose down with supervision
A 52 year old female patient presents to your office and is diagnosed with depression. You base this
diagnosis on which of the following symptoms - (answer)0
A 47 year old male presents to the office with chronic sadness and feelings of hopelessness since his
recent divorce 2 months ago. He admits to occasional thoughts that the world would be better off
without me but denies an active plan to commit suicide. Appropriate tx for this patient would include all
of the following except - (answer)immediate referral to the ER for evaluation of suicidal ideation
A 28 year old male presents to the office stating that he is withdrawing from an opioid. You would
expect to see - (answer)nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
A maladaptive pattern of substance use that leads to impairment or distress at work, school, with family
and physical or social difficulties defines which of the following - (answer)substance use disorder
A 45 year old female presents to the office with chronic racing thoughts, mild headaches 2-3 days a
week, insomnia and difficulty concentrating. Your diagnosis would include - (answer)general anxiety
disorder
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY.
One of the most effective treatments for alcoholism - (answer)1
Patient presentation possibly common to anxiety and depression includes - (answer)agitation
When treating a 25 year old woman for mild anxiety, appropriate initial includes - (answer)referral to
mental health services including cognitive behavioral therapy
In prescribing benzodiazepines, the NP considers that - (answer)this drugs have a high potential abuse
and the onset of therapeutic effect is usually rapid
Tx recommendations for depression should always include - (answer)cognitive behavioral therapy
The NP knows that the full therapeutic effect of SSRI used for the treatment of depression/ anxiety may
take - (answer)12 weeks
When assessing the patient for IVP, the provider should always - (answer)screen patients presenting for
PCP visit
Appropriate txs for insomnia include all of the following - (answer)encourage patients to have a regular
bed/ awake times, use of sleep machine that provides white noise, limiting alcohol and caffeine
In a patient complaining of insomnia, education would include the following except - (answer)1
Evidence based first line pharmacological txs for insomnia includ - (answer)use a short acting
benzodiazepine receptor agonist
Which class of drug represents the first choice for the management of both depression and chronic
anxiety? - (answer)SSRI
, NUR 6121 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | SPRING 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT -
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY.
Which of the following meds can be used in tx a patient in opioid withdrawal - (answer)methadone and
clonidine
DSM 5 criteria for substance tolerance/ dependence includes - (answer)diminished effect with the same
amount of substance used
A 34 year old male presenting for a wellness exam admits in the history of drinking a few drinks now and
then, but is vague on how often. You suspect he is a frequent alcohol user. Your next action would be to
- (answer)Administer CAGE questionnaire
The common co morbidity associated with depression is - (answer)anxiety
A 65 year old female has been on lorazepam for 6 years and wishes to stop. You advise her that -
(answer)she needs to taper her dose down with supervision
A 52 year old female patient presents to your office and is diagnosed with depression. You base this
diagnosis on which of the following symptoms - (answer)0
A 47 year old male presents to the office with chronic sadness and feelings of hopelessness since his
recent divorce 2 months ago. He admits to occasional thoughts that the world would be better off
without me but denies an active plan to commit suicide. Appropriate tx for this patient would include all
of the following except - (answer)immediate referral to the ER for evaluation of suicidal ideation
A 28 year old male presents to the office stating that he is withdrawing from an opioid. You would
expect to see - (answer)nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
A maladaptive pattern of substance use that leads to impairment or distress at work, school, with family
and physical or social difficulties defines which of the following - (answer)substance use disorder
A 45 year old female presents to the office with chronic racing thoughts, mild headaches 2-3 days a
week, insomnia and difficulty concentrating. Your diagnosis would include - (answer)general anxiety
disorder
