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NURS 6630 MIDTERM
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NURS 6630 Midterm Exam
Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add
medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best
response would be:
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Selected C.
Answer: “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems
in the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-
functioning systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current
medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your
symptoms.”
• Question 2
0 out of 1
points 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?
Selecte
d C.
Answer Lithium
: (Lithobid
)
• Question 3 1 out of 1
points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was
started on
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After
beginning this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this
client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What
can the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?
Selecte
A.
d
Answer This client may have Bipolar III disorder
:
• Question 1 out of 1
4 points
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A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which
statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for
this patient?
Selected Answer:
B.
“The patient could benefit from an
anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
(EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
Selecte
d B.
Answer Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A
: antagonism properties
• Question 1 out of 1
6 points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the
staf to monitor for which possible efect?
Selecte
D.
d
Answer All of
: the
abov
e
• Question 1 out of 1
7 points
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The PMHNP is caring for a patient who is taking
antipsychotics heard the psychiatrist tell the patient that
the patient would be placed on a diferent antipsychotic
agent called an atypical antipsychotic. What
neurotransmitters will this new medication work on?
Selecte
A.
d
Answer
dopamine and serotonin
:
NURS 6630 Midterm Exam Latest
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2022 Walden University
NURS 6630 MIDTERM
EXAM (2021-2022)
latest update Q&A
verified A+
NURS 6630 Midterm Exam
Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add
medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best
response would be:
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, NURS 6630 Midterm Exam Latest
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Selected C.
Answer: “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems
in the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-
functioning systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current
medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your
symptoms.”
• Question 2
0 out of 1
points 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?
Selecte
d C.
Answer Lithium
: (Lithobid
)
• Question 3 1 out of 1
points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was
started on
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After
beginning this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this
client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What
can the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?
Selecte
A.
d
Answer This client may have Bipolar III disorder
:
• Question 1 out of 1
4 points
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A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which
statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for
this patient?
Selected Answer:
B.
“The patient could benefit from an
anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
(EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
Selecte
d B.
Answer Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A
: antagonism properties
• Question 1 out of 1
6 points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the
staf to monitor for which possible efect?
Selecte
D.
d
Answer All of
: the
abov
e
• Question 1 out of 1
7 points
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, NURS 6630 Midterm Exam Latest
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The PMHNP is caring for a patient who is taking
antipsychotics heard the psychiatrist tell the patient that
the patient would be placed on a diferent antipsychotic
agent called an atypical antipsychotic. What
neurotransmitters will this new medication work on?
Selecte
A.
d
Answer
dopamine and serotonin
:
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