NURS663O FINAL-EXAMS-1
LATEST 2021
, Attempt Score 72 out of 75 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 15 minutes out of 2 hours
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What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe to a patient with psychotic aggression who needs to manage
the top-down cortical control and the excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity?
Selected Answer: C.
Antipsychotics
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The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient who is exhibiting psychotic
behaviors with poor impulse control and aggression. Of the available treatments, which can help temper
some of the adverse effects or symptoms that are normally caused by D2 antagonism?
Selected Answer: D.
Second-generation, atypical antipsychotics
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The PMHNP is discussing dopamine D2 receptor occupancy and its association with aggressive behaviors
in patients with the student. Why does the PMHNP prescribe a standard dose of atypical antipsychotics?
Selected Answer: C.
The doses are based on achieving 60% D2 receptor occupancy.
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