NURS-6630C-9/NURS-6630N-9-Approaches to Treatment2020
Spring Qtr 02/24-05/17-PT27
Test
Week 11 Final Exam
Started
5/5/20 12:26 AM
Submitted
5/5/20 2:18 AM
Due Date
5/11/20 1:59 AM
Status
Completed
Attempt
Score
73 out of 75 points
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1 hour, 52 minutes out of 2 hours
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Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden
University’s Code of
Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?
Selected
Answer:
Yes
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
,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?
Selected
Answer:
d.
All of these could potentially treat their son’s
symptoms.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A patient with hypersexual disorder is being assessed for
possible pharmacologic treatment. Why does the PMHNP
prescribe an antiandrogen for this patient?
Selected
Answer:
d.
It will block testosterone.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Sandra complains of constipation after being on
quetiapine (SEROQUEL) for several weeks. Constipation
is likely caused by the binding of quetiapine (SEROQUEL)
to which receptor?
Selected
Answer:
a.
M1
Question 5
,1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP understands that varenicline (CHANTIX) is
an effective way to assist patients with smoking cessation.
Why is this medication effective for these patients?
Selected
Answer:
a.
Varenicline is a selective nicotinic acetylcholine
receptor partial agonist
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
An 80-year-old female patient diagnosed with Stage II
Alzheimer’s has a history of irritable bowel syndrome.
Which cholinergic drug may be the best choice for
treatment given the patient’s gastrointestinal problems?
Selected
Answer:
b.
Donepezil (Aricept)
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Molly is a 52-year-old female that has a diagnosis of
fibromyalgia. She complains of fatigue and cognitive
difficulties. Which medication is the PMHNP most likely to
prescribe?
Selected Answer:
b.
Milnacipran (SAVELLA)
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
, 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:
Selected Answer:
a.
Amnesia, apraxia, agnosia
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP supervisor is discussing with a nursing student
how stimulants and noradrenergic agents assist with
ADHD symptoms. What is the appropriate response?
Selected Answer:
c.
All of these are correct
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer:
c.
Triazolam (Halcion)
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
The novel neurotransmitter adenosine is responsible for
the sleep-wake cycle by increasing throughout the day