NURS 6630 EXAM
(WALDEN UNI)
QNS & ANS
VERSION 1
2023/2024
, 1. 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? Order an X-ray because it is
possible that she dislocated her hip.
2. The PMHNP prescribes gabapentin (Neurontin) for a patient’s chronic pain. How does the PMHNP
anticipate the drug to work It will bind to the alpha-2-delta ligand subunit of voltage-sensitive calcium
channels
3. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of stimulants to treat attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Signal strength output is increased by dialing up the release of
dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE).
4. A patient is prescribed D-methylphenidate, 10-mg extended-release capsules. What should the PMHNP
include when discussing the side effects with the patient? The medication can affect your blood pressure
5. 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? Donepezil (Aricept)
6. The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like to begin taking medication again to treat her
bipolar depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The PMHNP recognizes that which
of the following medications is contraindicated for this patient? Lithium (Lithobid)
(WALDEN UNI)
QNS & ANS
VERSION 1
2023/2024
, 1. 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? Order an X-ray because it is
possible that she dislocated her hip.
2. The PMHNP prescribes gabapentin (Neurontin) for a patient’s chronic pain. How does the PMHNP
anticipate the drug to work It will bind to the alpha-2-delta ligand subunit of voltage-sensitive calcium
channels
3. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of stimulants to treat attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Signal strength output is increased by dialing up the release of
dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE).
4. A patient is prescribed D-methylphenidate, 10-mg extended-release capsules. What should the PMHNP
include when discussing the side effects with the patient? The medication can affect your blood pressure
5. 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? Donepezil (Aricept)
6. The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like to begin taking medication again to treat her
bipolar depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The PMHNP recognizes that which
of the following medications is contraindicated for this patient? Lithium (Lithobid)
