NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam
Practice 1-4 QUESTIONS AND
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Linda is terrified of spiders and cannot explain why. Because she lives in a wooded area, she
would like to overcome this overwhelming fear. Her nurse practitioner suggests which therapy?
Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Exposure and response prevention therapy
A patient is telling a tearful story. The nurse listens empathically and responds therapeutically
with: Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-"Let's devise a plan on how you will react next time in a
similar situation."
Which neurotransmitter is potentiated by benzodiazepines? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Acetylcholine
Which antidepressant is contraindicated in a patient diagnosed with a seizure disorder? Chapter
3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Bupropion
Antagonism of which receptor contributes to orthostatic hypotension observed with trazodone
therapy? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Alpha-1
, Which antidepressant requires special dietary restrictions to prevent the possible development
of hypertensive crisis? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Phenelzine
Which part of the brain regulates voluntary motor movements? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cerebellum
Which antidepressant is FDA approved for the treatment of postpartum depression? Chapter 3 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Brexanolone
Which mood stabilizer most commonly causes hypothyroidism with long-term use? Chapter 3 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Lithium
Which medication increases blood levels of lamotrigine, increasing Stevens-Johnson syndrome
risk? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Valproate
Which pathway is involved in the development of extrapyramidal symptoms secondary to
antipsychotic-induced dopamine receptor blockade? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nigrostriatal
Which second-generation antipsychotic requires routine absolute neutrophil count monitoring?
Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Clozapine
A patient needs supportive care for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. The new
nurse demonstrates an understanding of the services provided by the various members of the
patient's mental healthcare team when he makes which statement? Chapter 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Your counselor asked me to remind you of the group session on critical thinking at
2:00 today."
A patient has been voluntarily admitted to a mental health facility after an unsuccessful attempt
to harm himself. Which statement demonstrates a need to better educate the patient on his
Practice 1-4 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
Linda is terrified of spiders and cannot explain why. Because she lives in a wooded area, she
would like to overcome this overwhelming fear. Her nurse practitioner suggests which therapy?
Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Exposure and response prevention therapy
A patient is telling a tearful story. The nurse listens empathically and responds therapeutically
with: Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-"Let's devise a plan on how you will react next time in a
similar situation."
Which neurotransmitter is potentiated by benzodiazepines? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Acetylcholine
Which antidepressant is contraindicated in a patient diagnosed with a seizure disorder? Chapter
3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Bupropion
Antagonism of which receptor contributes to orthostatic hypotension observed with trazodone
therapy? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Alpha-1
, Which antidepressant requires special dietary restrictions to prevent the possible development
of hypertensive crisis? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Phenelzine
Which part of the brain regulates voluntary motor movements? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cerebellum
Which antidepressant is FDA approved for the treatment of postpartum depression? Chapter 3 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Brexanolone
Which mood stabilizer most commonly causes hypothyroidism with long-term use? Chapter 3 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Lithium
Which medication increases blood levels of lamotrigine, increasing Stevens-Johnson syndrome
risk? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Valproate
Which pathway is involved in the development of extrapyramidal symptoms secondary to
antipsychotic-induced dopamine receptor blockade? Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nigrostriatal
Which second-generation antipsychotic requires routine absolute neutrophil count monitoring?
Chapter 3 - CORRECT ANSWER-Clozapine
A patient needs supportive care for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. The new
nurse demonstrates an understanding of the services provided by the various members of the
patient's mental healthcare team when he makes which statement? Chapter 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Your counselor asked me to remind you of the group session on critical thinking at
2:00 today."
A patient has been voluntarily admitted to a mental health facility after an unsuccessful attempt
to harm himself. Which statement demonstrates a need to better educate the patient on his
