NURS 6630N Approaches to Treatment, Week 11 Final Exa
NURS 6630N Approaches to Treatment, Exam - Week 11 Final
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1. Que_ Why does the PMHNP avoid prescribing clozapine (Clozaril) as a first-line
treatment to the patient with psychosis and aggression?
2. Que_ A 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease presents with
agitation and aggressive behavior. The PMHNP determines which of the following to ... the best
treatment option?
3. Que_ A group of nursing students seeks further clarification from the PMHNP on how
cholinesterase inhibitors are beneficial for Alzheimer’s disease patients. What is the appropriate
response?
4. Que_ The PMHNP understands that slow-dose extended release stimulants are most
appropriate for which patient with ADHD?
5. Que_ An 8-year-old patient presents with severe hyperactivity, ... as “ants in his pants.”
Based on self-report from the patient, his parents, and his teacher; attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD)is suspected. What medication is the PMNHP most likely to prescribe?
6. Que_ A patient with fibromyalgia and major depression needs to be ... for symptoms of
pain. Which is the PMHNP most likely to prescribe for this patient?
7. Que_ Kenner is concerned that her teenage daughter spends too much time on the
Internet. She inquires about possible treatments for her daughter’s addiction. Which response by
the PMHNP demonstrates understanding of pharmacologic approaches for compulsive disorders?
8. Que_ An adult patient presents with a history of alcohol addiction and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given these comorbidities, the PMHNP determines which of the
following medications may ... the best treatment option?
9. Que_ Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of stimulants to treat
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
10. Que_ A 71-year-old male patient comes to an appointment with his 65-year-old wife.
They are both having concerns related to her memory and ability to recognize faces. The
PMNHP is considering prescribing memantine (Namenda) based on the following symptoms:
11. Que_ The PMHNP is meeting with the parents of an 8-year-old patient who is receiving
an initial prescription for D-amphetamine. The PMHNP demonstrates appropriate prescribing
practices when she prescribes the following dose:
12. Que_ The PMHNP is assessing a patient who presents with elevated levels of brain
amyloid as noted by positron emission tomography (PET). What other factors will the PMHNP
consider before prescribing medication for this patient, and what medication would the PMHNP
want to avoid given these other factors?
13. Que_ The PMHNP is attempting to treat a patient’s chronic insomnia and wishes to start
with an initial prescription that has a half-life of approximately 1–2 hours. What is the most
appropriate prescription for the PMHNP to make?
14. Que_ The PMHNP is caring for a patient on risperidone (Risperdal). Which action made
by the PMHNP exhibits proper care for this patient? </p?
15. Que_ A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-
dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out
responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP
knows that the next step would ... which of the following?
16. Que_ Which patient will receive a lower dose of guanfacine?
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, 17. Que_ Kevin is an adolescent who has been ... with kleptomania. His parents are
interested in seeking pharmacological treatment. What does the PMHNP tell the parents
regarding his treatment options?
18. Que_ 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?
19. Que_ Rosen is a 49-year-old patient who is experiencing fibro-fog. What does the
PMHNP prescribe for Mrs. Rosen to improve this condition?
20. Que_ The PMHNP is teaching a patient with a sleep disorder about taking
diphenhydramine (Benadryl). The patient is concerned about the side effects of the drug. What
can the PMHNP teach the patient about this treatment approach?
21. Que_ The PMHNP wants to prescribe Mr. Barber a mood stabilizer that will target
aggressive and impulsive symptoms by decreasing dopaminergic neurotransmission. Which
mood stabilizer will the PMHNP select?
22. Que_ Parents of a 12-year-old boy want to consider attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) medication for their son. Which medication would the PMHNP start?
23. Que_ The PMHNP prescribes gabapentin (Neurontin) for a patient’s chronic pain. How
does the PMHNP anticipate the drug to work?
24. Que_ A 14-year-old patient is ... Strattera and asks when the medicine should ... taken.
What does the PMHNP understand regarding the drug’s dosing profile?
25. Que_ Naltrexone (Revia), an opioid antagonist, is a medication that is used for which of
the following conditions?
26. Que_ The PMHNP understands that bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an effective way to assist
patients with smoking cessation. Why is this medication effective for these patients?
27. Que_ Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients for
impulsive aggression?
28. Que_ 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?
29. Que_ The PMHNP is assessing a patient she has been treating with the diagnosis of
chronic pain. During the assessment, the patient states that he has recently been having trouble
getting to sleep and staying asleep. Based on this information, what action is the PMHNP most
likely to take?
30. Que_ The PMHNP is caring for a patient with chronic insomnia who would benefit from
taking hypnotics. The PMHNP wants to prescribe the patient a drug with an ultra-short half-life
(1–3 hours). Which drug will the PMHNP prescribe?
31. Que_ The PMHNP ... a patient lamotrigine (Lamictal), 25 mg by mouth daily, for nerve
pain 6 months ago. The patient suddenly presents to the office with the complaint that the
medication is no longer working and complains of increased pain. What action will the PMHNP
most likely take?
32. Que_ The PMHNP is providing a workshop for pediatric nurses, and a question is posed
about noradrenergic agents to treat ADHD. Which of the following noradrenergic agents have
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) properties that can treat ADHD?
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NURS 6630N Approaches to Treatment, Exam - Week 11 Final
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1. Que_ Why does the PMHNP avoid prescribing clozapine (Clozaril) as a first-line
treatment to the patient with psychosis and aggression?
2. Que_ A 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease presents with
agitation and aggressive behavior. The PMHNP determines which of the following to ... the best
treatment option?
3. Que_ A group of nursing students seeks further clarification from the PMHNP on how
cholinesterase inhibitors are beneficial for Alzheimer’s disease patients. What is the appropriate
response?
4. Que_ The PMHNP understands that slow-dose extended release stimulants are most
appropriate for which patient with ADHD?
5. Que_ An 8-year-old patient presents with severe hyperactivity, ... as “ants in his pants.”
Based on self-report from the patient, his parents, and his teacher; attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD)is suspected. What medication is the PMNHP most likely to prescribe?
6. Que_ A patient with fibromyalgia and major depression needs to be ... for symptoms of
pain. Which is the PMHNP most likely to prescribe for this patient?
7. Que_ Kenner is concerned that her teenage daughter spends too much time on the
Internet. She inquires about possible treatments for her daughter’s addiction. Which response by
the PMHNP demonstrates understanding of pharmacologic approaches for compulsive disorders?
8. Que_ An adult patient presents with a history of alcohol addiction and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given these comorbidities, the PMHNP determines which of the
following medications may ... the best treatment option?
9. Que_ Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of stimulants to treat
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
10. Que_ A 71-year-old male patient comes to an appointment with his 65-year-old wife.
They are both having concerns related to her memory and ability to recognize faces. The
PMNHP is considering prescribing memantine (Namenda) based on the following symptoms:
11. Que_ The PMHNP is meeting with the parents of an 8-year-old patient who is receiving
an initial prescription for D-amphetamine. The PMHNP demonstrates appropriate prescribing
practices when she prescribes the following dose:
12. Que_ The PMHNP is assessing a patient who presents with elevated levels of brain
amyloid as noted by positron emission tomography (PET). What other factors will the PMHNP
consider before prescribing medication for this patient, and what medication would the PMHNP
want to avoid given these other factors?
13. Que_ The PMHNP is attempting to treat a patient’s chronic insomnia and wishes to start
with an initial prescription that has a half-life of approximately 1–2 hours. What is the most
appropriate prescription for the PMHNP to make?
14. Que_ The PMHNP is caring for a patient on risperidone (Risperdal). Which action made
by the PMHNP exhibits proper care for this patient? </p?
15. Que_ A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-
dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out
responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP
knows that the next step would ... which of the following?
16. Que_ Which patient will receive a lower dose of guanfacine?
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, 17. Que_ Kevin is an adolescent who has been ... with kleptomania. His parents are
interested in seeking pharmacological treatment. What does the PMHNP tell the parents
regarding his treatment options?
18. Que_ 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?
19. Que_ Rosen is a 49-year-old patient who is experiencing fibro-fog. What does the
PMHNP prescribe for Mrs. Rosen to improve this condition?
20. Que_ The PMHNP is teaching a patient with a sleep disorder about taking
diphenhydramine (Benadryl). The patient is concerned about the side effects of the drug. What
can the PMHNP teach the patient about this treatment approach?
21. Que_ The PMHNP wants to prescribe Mr. Barber a mood stabilizer that will target
aggressive and impulsive symptoms by decreasing dopaminergic neurotransmission. Which
mood stabilizer will the PMHNP select?
22. Que_ Parents of a 12-year-old boy want to consider attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) medication for their son. Which medication would the PMHNP start?
23. Que_ The PMHNP prescribes gabapentin (Neurontin) for a patient’s chronic pain. How
does the PMHNP anticipate the drug to work?
24. Que_ A 14-year-old patient is ... Strattera and asks when the medicine should ... taken.
What does the PMHNP understand regarding the drug’s dosing profile?
25. Que_ Naltrexone (Revia), an opioid antagonist, is a medication that is used for which of
the following conditions?
26. Que_ The PMHNP understands that bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an effective way to assist
patients with smoking cessation. Why is this medication effective for these patients?
27. Que_ Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients for
impulsive aggression?
28. Que_ 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?
29. Que_ The PMHNP is assessing a patient she has been treating with the diagnosis of
chronic pain. During the assessment, the patient states that he has recently been having trouble
getting to sleep and staying asleep. Based on this information, what action is the PMHNP most
likely to take?
30. Que_ The PMHNP is caring for a patient with chronic insomnia who would benefit from
taking hypnotics. The PMHNP wants to prescribe the patient a drug with an ultra-short half-life
(1–3 hours). Which drug will the PMHNP prescribe?
31. Que_ The PMHNP ... a patient lamotrigine (Lamictal), 25 mg by mouth daily, for nerve
pain 6 months ago. The patient suddenly presents to the office with the complaint that the
medication is no longer working and complains of increased pain. What action will the PMHNP
most likely take?
32. Que_ The PMHNP is providing a workshop for pediatric nurses, and a question is posed
about noradrenergic agents to treat ADHD. Which of the following noradrenergic agents have
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) properties that can treat ADHD?
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