NSG 552 Advanced Pathophysiology Actual Exam
3 (Wilkes University) – Verified Questions and
Answers, Graded A+
,INTRODUCTION:
This document contains the complete set of verified questions and
correct answers from NSG 552 Exam 3 at Wilkes University. It
covers key topics in advanced pathophysiology,
psychopharmacology, and clinical management, including anxiety
disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, somatic disorders, and
major disease processes such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
asthma, COPD, and chronic kidney disease. The material is
comprehensive and structured to support exam preparation and
review of essential concepts.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Acute anxiety --- correct answer ---First line for acute panic may be
short term benzo use.
short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused
Benzodiazepines --- correct answer ---Withdrawal can be
dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised.
Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur
,anxiety disorders --- correct answer ---psychological disorders
characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive
behaviors that reduce anxiety
anxiety disorders treatment --- correct answer ----non-activating
antidepressants area good place to start. for this disorder
first line treatment anxiety disorders --- correct answer ---SSRI-
Fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil)
TCAs often effective but with riskier SE
may interfere with psychotherapy in TX of AD --- correct answer ---
Benzodiazepines- short acting Alprazolam are most abusable
Rapid onset BZD --- correct answer ---used for acute panic disorder
BZD with long half- life (20-80 hours) --- correct answer ---
Diazepam (avoid in elderly)
BEERS criteria --- correct answer ---A list of medications that are
generally considered inappropriate when given to elderly people
, BEERS criteria --- correct answer ---Identifies High Risk Meds to
Generate Wide List of Meds That Should be Avoided
The "Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in
Older Adults", commonly called the Beers List, are guidelines for
healthcare professionals to help improve the safety of prescribing
medications for older adults.
concomitant with pharmacological tx in AD --- correct answer ---
Psychotherapy
First line for specific phobias like clowns, blood, animals --- correct
answer ---Psychotherapy
medications not all that helpful for specific phobias
OCD treatment --- correct answer ---SSRI and CBT
BZD in treatment of OCD --- correct answer ---Xanax, Valium,
Klonipin
Trauma and Dissociative Disorders --- correct answer ---Consider
and treat and comorbid disorders as well
3 (Wilkes University) – Verified Questions and
Answers, Graded A+
,INTRODUCTION:
This document contains the complete set of verified questions and
correct answers from NSG 552 Exam 3 at Wilkes University. It
covers key topics in advanced pathophysiology,
psychopharmacology, and clinical management, including anxiety
disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, somatic disorders, and
major disease processes such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
asthma, COPD, and chronic kidney disease. The material is
comprehensive and structured to support exam preparation and
review of essential concepts.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Acute anxiety --- correct answer ---First line for acute panic may be
short term benzo use.
short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused
Benzodiazepines --- correct answer ---Withdrawal can be
dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised.
Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur
,anxiety disorders --- correct answer ---psychological disorders
characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive
behaviors that reduce anxiety
anxiety disorders treatment --- correct answer ----non-activating
antidepressants area good place to start. for this disorder
first line treatment anxiety disorders --- correct answer ---SSRI-
Fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil)
TCAs often effective but with riskier SE
may interfere with psychotherapy in TX of AD --- correct answer ---
Benzodiazepines- short acting Alprazolam are most abusable
Rapid onset BZD --- correct answer ---used for acute panic disorder
BZD with long half- life (20-80 hours) --- correct answer ---
Diazepam (avoid in elderly)
BEERS criteria --- correct answer ---A list of medications that are
generally considered inappropriate when given to elderly people
, BEERS criteria --- correct answer ---Identifies High Risk Meds to
Generate Wide List of Meds That Should be Avoided
The "Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in
Older Adults", commonly called the Beers List, are guidelines for
healthcare professionals to help improve the safety of prescribing
medications for older adults.
concomitant with pharmacological tx in AD --- correct answer ---
Psychotherapy
First line for specific phobias like clowns, blood, animals --- correct
answer ---Psychotherapy
medications not all that helpful for specific phobias
OCD treatment --- correct answer ---SSRI and CBT
BZD in treatment of OCD --- correct answer ---Xanax, Valium,
Klonipin
Trauma and Dissociative Disorders --- correct answer ---Consider
and treat and comorbid disorders as well
