, NURS 660 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) – COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
### 🧠 Question 1
A patient starting sertraline (an SSRI) reports nausea, headache, and insomnia
during the first week of therapy. What is the best nursing intervention?
- **A.** Discontinue the medication immediately
- **B.** Advise the patient that these side effects are common and often
subside
- **C.** Switch the patient to an MAOI
- **D.** Report to the provider for urgent intervention
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** These are common, self-limited side effects of SSRIs that typically
resolve within 1-2 weeks. Premature discontinuation or switching is not
indicated unless severe. Urgent intervention is not required for these mild,
expected symptoms.
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### 🧠 Question 2
A patient on lithium therapy reports vomiting, diarrhea, and a new tremor.
What should the nurse do first?
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) – COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
### 🧠 Question 1
A patient starting sertraline (an SSRI) reports nausea, headache, and insomnia
during the first week of therapy. What is the best nursing intervention?
- **A.** Discontinue the medication immediately
- **B.** Advise the patient that these side effects are common and often
subside
- **C.** Switch the patient to an MAOI
- **D.** Report to the provider for urgent intervention
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** These are common, self-limited side effects of SSRIs that typically
resolve within 1-2 weeks. Premature discontinuation or switching is not
indicated unless severe. Urgent intervention is not required for these mild,
expected symptoms.
---
### 🧠 Question 2
A patient on lithium therapy reports vomiting, diarrhea, and a new tremor.
What should the nurse do first?
