NR 547- Final Exam NEWEST VERSION
COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Acute Treatment of Delirium - answer-management focuses on treating the
cause, ensuring patient safety, and symptom control
1. Identify and treat the underlying cause (infection, metabolic imbalances,
meds, dehydration, hypoxia, pain, alcohol/drug withdrawal)
Addition symptoms of PMDD - answer-Need to reach a total of 5 symptoms,
one symptom must be from this category
Decreased interest in usual activities (work, school, social life)
Difficulty concentrating
Fatigue or low energy
Changes in appetite (overeating, food cravings)
Sleep disturbances (insomnia or hypersomnia)
Physical Symptoms (breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, joint/muscle pain)
Feeling overwhelmed or out of control
,Additional less common symptoms of FTD - answer-Movement issues (similar
to parkinson's or ALS, including tremors, stiffness, or difficulty swallowing)
Emotional instability (mood swings, depression, anxiety)
Adjunct or Monotherapy for Rapid Cycling - answer-Atypical Antipsychotics
Quetiapine- effective for both mania and depression
Olanzapine- used for acute mania and maintenance
Lurasidone- FDA approved for bipolar depression
Aripiprazole- less sedating, used for mood stabilization
Combining a mood stabilizer and an antipsychotic is often necessary in severe
cases
Administration and Dosage of Esketamine (Spravato) - answer-Route: Nasal
Spray
Dosing Schedule: Induction phase (weeks 1-4) twice a week
,Maintenance Phase (Weeks 5-8): Once a week
Long Term (Week 9+): Every 1-2 weeks, based on response
Clinical setting only: Due to potential side effects, it must be administered in a
medical facility under supervision
Observation period: Patients must stay at the clinical for at least 2 hours after
each dose.
Patients cannot drive after a session and must arrange transportation
Age of onset for ASPD - answer-diagnosed only in adults (18 or older)
diagnosed when the patterns of CD behaviors continue into adulthood and the
individual demonstrates persistent disregard for others rights, often
accompanied by impulsivity, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse.
Age of onset for CD - answer-diagnosed under the age of 18
Usually manifests in childhood or adolescence with symptoms such as
aggression, deceitfulness, truancy, and rule breaking behaviors.
Agitation and Anxiety in sleep deprivation - answer-emotional instability,
increasing restlessness, irritability, and hallucinations
, Alcohol Induced Mood Disorders in alcohol abuse - answer-depression, anxiety
and increased suicide risk
Disrupts serotonin and dopamine levels
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms - answer-Tremors
Seizures
Delirium Tremors
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - answer-Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating
Scale (MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment response
Amphetamine Withdrawal Symptoms - answer-Fatigue or feeling "crashed"
Depression or irritability
Increased appetite
Sleep Disturbances
Anxiety
Intense cravings
Slowed thinking and movement
Paranoia or confusion
Physical weakness
Amyloid Deposition - answer-TBI increases beta amyloid plaques, contributing
to AD pathology
COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Acute Treatment of Delirium - answer-management focuses on treating the
cause, ensuring patient safety, and symptom control
1. Identify and treat the underlying cause (infection, metabolic imbalances,
meds, dehydration, hypoxia, pain, alcohol/drug withdrawal)
Addition symptoms of PMDD - answer-Need to reach a total of 5 symptoms,
one symptom must be from this category
Decreased interest in usual activities (work, school, social life)
Difficulty concentrating
Fatigue or low energy
Changes in appetite (overeating, food cravings)
Sleep disturbances (insomnia or hypersomnia)
Physical Symptoms (breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, joint/muscle pain)
Feeling overwhelmed or out of control
,Additional less common symptoms of FTD - answer-Movement issues (similar
to parkinson's or ALS, including tremors, stiffness, or difficulty swallowing)
Emotional instability (mood swings, depression, anxiety)
Adjunct or Monotherapy for Rapid Cycling - answer-Atypical Antipsychotics
Quetiapine- effective for both mania and depression
Olanzapine- used for acute mania and maintenance
Lurasidone- FDA approved for bipolar depression
Aripiprazole- less sedating, used for mood stabilization
Combining a mood stabilizer and an antipsychotic is often necessary in severe
cases
Administration and Dosage of Esketamine (Spravato) - answer-Route: Nasal
Spray
Dosing Schedule: Induction phase (weeks 1-4) twice a week
,Maintenance Phase (Weeks 5-8): Once a week
Long Term (Week 9+): Every 1-2 weeks, based on response
Clinical setting only: Due to potential side effects, it must be administered in a
medical facility under supervision
Observation period: Patients must stay at the clinical for at least 2 hours after
each dose.
Patients cannot drive after a session and must arrange transportation
Age of onset for ASPD - answer-diagnosed only in adults (18 or older)
diagnosed when the patterns of CD behaviors continue into adulthood and the
individual demonstrates persistent disregard for others rights, often
accompanied by impulsivity, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse.
Age of onset for CD - answer-diagnosed under the age of 18
Usually manifests in childhood or adolescence with symptoms such as
aggression, deceitfulness, truancy, and rule breaking behaviors.
Agitation and Anxiety in sleep deprivation - answer-emotional instability,
increasing restlessness, irritability, and hallucinations
, Alcohol Induced Mood Disorders in alcohol abuse - answer-depression, anxiety
and increased suicide risk
Disrupts serotonin and dopamine levels
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms - answer-Tremors
Seizures
Delirium Tremors
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - answer-Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating
Scale (MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment response
Amphetamine Withdrawal Symptoms - answer-Fatigue or feeling "crashed"
Depression or irritability
Increased appetite
Sleep Disturbances
Anxiety
Intense cravings
Slowed thinking and movement
Paranoia or confusion
Physical weakness
Amyloid Deposition - answer-TBI increases beta amyloid plaques, contributing
to AD pathology
