NURS 6630 Final Exam with Answers Winter 2020- Walden University

Course NURS-6630C-7/NURS-6630N-7-Approaches to Treatment2019
Winter Qtr 11/25-02/16-PT27
Test Week 11 Final Exam
Started 2/9/20 10:02 AM
Submitted 2/9/20 11:48 AM
Due Date 2/10/20 1:59 AM
Status Completed
Attempt 62 out of 75 points
Score
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 45 minutes out of 2 hours
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 Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The parents of a 10 year old girl diagnosed with ADHD ask if the PMHNP can prescribe
something to help their daughter’s ADHD that is not a stimulant. Which of the following
responses is correct?

Selected c.
Answer: "I can prescribe atomoxetine for your daughter. This medication help ADHD
symptoms and is not considered a stimulant."
 Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient with chronic insomnia asks the PMHNP if they can first try an over-the-counter
(OTC) medication before one that needs to be prescribed to help the patient sleep. Which is
the best response by the PMHNP?

Selected d.
Answer: “You can get melatonin over the counter, which will help with
sleep onset.”
 Question 3
0 out of 1 points
Methylphenidate, amphetamine, and cocaine are alike because all three
_____________________.

Selected c.
Answer: act as
depressants.
 Question 4
0 out of 1 points
An elderly woman with a history of Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease, and
myocardial infarction had a fall at home 3 months ago that resulted in her receiving an
open reduction internal fixation. While assessing this patient, the PMHNP is made aware
that the patient continues to experience mild to moderate pain. What is the PMHNP most
likely to do?

, Selected b.
Answer: Order an X-ray because it is possible that she
dislocated her hip.
 Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who openly admitted to drinking a quart of vodka daily.
Prior to prescribing this patient disulfiram (Antabuse), it is important for the PMHNP to:
Selected c.
Answer: Evaluate the patient’s willingness to abstain
from alcohol
 Question 6
0 out of 1 points
Insomnia is caused by excessive nighttime arousal. The PMHNP is likely to prescribe which
of the following to treat insomnia?

Selected d.
Answer: A negative allosteric modulator of GABA-A
receptors
 Question 7
1 out of 1 points
The nursing staff asks the PMHNP for additional education regarding the treatment of
agitation in dementia patients. Which of the following is correct?

Selected b.
Answer: The nurse should attempt to determine how the patient's environment
may be impacting the patient's mood.
 Question 8
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is evaluating a 30-year-old female patient who states that she notices pain and
a drastic change in mood before the start of her menstrual cycle. The patient states that
she has tried diet and lifestyle changes but nothing has worked. What will the PMHNP most
likely do?

Selected d.
Answer: Prescribe desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), 50
mg daily
 Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who reports excessive arousal at nighttime. What could
the PMHNP use for a time-limited duration to shift the patient’s brain from a hyperactive
state to a sleep state?

Selected b.
Answer: Benzodiazepi
nes
 Question 10
1 out of 1 points