NSG 322 Exam 3 questions with correct de
tailed verified answers (2025-2026) with
Extra Q & As
INTRODUCTION:
This document contains the complete set of NSG 322 Exam 3
questions with correct, detailed, and verified answers for the 2025-
2026 academic year. It covers key nursing concepts including
Alzheimer’s disease stages, dementia interventions, pharmacology
(CNS depressants, opioids, alcohol, stimulants), crisis intervention,
psychiatric disorders, pediatric conditions, and chronic disease
management. Additional practice Q&As are included to reinforce
clinical reasoning, patient safety, pharmacology, and evidence-
based practice in nursing care.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Enuresis meds --- correct answer ---imipramine, desmopressin,
oxybutynin, indomethacin, SSRIs.
Mild cognitive impairment --- correct answer ---Memory
impairment. Cognitive decline that doesn't cause impairment in
,activities of daily living and socialization. excludes those with
dementia or age related memory impairment.
Apraxia --- correct answer ---loss of purposeful movement
Agnosia --- correct answer ---Loss of ability to recognize sounds
(auditory agnosia) and objects (visual/tactile agnosia) even
familiar things like family.
Stage 1 AD --- correct answer ---STM loss, impaired activities,
difficulty learning new things, can work. BX probs
Stage 2 AD --- correct answer ---Mem gaps, ADL deficits, round
clock care needed, anger/aggression, altered sleep pattern, no
driving. Denial.
Stage 3 AD (Severe) --- correct answer ---severe agnosia, apraxia,
mem loss. Wandering, agitation, violence. Institutionalization
necessary.
Stage 4 AD (late/final stage) --- correct answer ---Agraphia,
Hyperorality, apraxia, dysphagia, aphasia, seizures, weight loss,
insomnia, stupor, coma, and death.
,Agraphia --- correct answer ---inability to read or write
Hyperorality --- correct answer ---taste and chew everything.
Hypermetamorphosis --- correct answer ---Must touch everything
they can see.
Dementia interventions --- correct answer ---1-2 arms btwn pt. and
nurse. When verbally agressive acknowledge their feelings and
change the topic.
Alzheimer's Neurotransmitters --- correct answer ---glutamate and
acetylcholine
Memantine (Namenda) --- correct answer ---NMDA receptor
antagonist, tx moderate - severe symptoms of AD.
Donepezil (Aricept) --- correct answer ---acetylcholinesterase
inhibitor, tx mild- severe AD
Rivastigmine (Exelon) --- correct answer ---acetylcholinesterase
inhibitor, tx mild - moderate AD.
, Galantamine (Razadyne) --- correct answer ---acetylcholinesterase
inhibitor, tx mild - moderate AD!
Namzaric (memantine hydrochloride extended-release) --- correct
answer ---treats moderate to severe AD.
CNS depressants --- correct answer ---Barbituates, Benzos, Alcohol.
CNS depressants OD tx --- correct answer ---If awake, keep awake,
induce vomiting, administer activated charcoal, check VS every 15
min.
Coma interventions --- correct answer ---intubate, fluids, gastric
lavage with activated charcoal, check VS after stable.
opiates --- correct answer ---Morphine, Feroin, Codeine, Fentanyl,
Methadone, Meperidine.
Opiate intoxication effects --- correct answer ---Constricted pupils,
decreased respirations and BP, slurred speech
Opiate withdrawal effects --- correct answer ---Rhinorrhea,
Lacrimation, diarrhea, panic.
tailed verified answers (2025-2026) with
Extra Q & As
INTRODUCTION:
This document contains the complete set of NSG 322 Exam 3
questions with correct, detailed, and verified answers for the 2025-
2026 academic year. It covers key nursing concepts including
Alzheimer’s disease stages, dementia interventions, pharmacology
(CNS depressants, opioids, alcohol, stimulants), crisis intervention,
psychiatric disorders, pediatric conditions, and chronic disease
management. Additional practice Q&As are included to reinforce
clinical reasoning, patient safety, pharmacology, and evidence-
based practice in nursing care.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Enuresis meds --- correct answer ---imipramine, desmopressin,
oxybutynin, indomethacin, SSRIs.
Mild cognitive impairment --- correct answer ---Memory
impairment. Cognitive decline that doesn't cause impairment in
,activities of daily living and socialization. excludes those with
dementia or age related memory impairment.
Apraxia --- correct answer ---loss of purposeful movement
Agnosia --- correct answer ---Loss of ability to recognize sounds
(auditory agnosia) and objects (visual/tactile agnosia) even
familiar things like family.
Stage 1 AD --- correct answer ---STM loss, impaired activities,
difficulty learning new things, can work. BX probs
Stage 2 AD --- correct answer ---Mem gaps, ADL deficits, round
clock care needed, anger/aggression, altered sleep pattern, no
driving. Denial.
Stage 3 AD (Severe) --- correct answer ---severe agnosia, apraxia,
mem loss. Wandering, agitation, violence. Institutionalization
necessary.
Stage 4 AD (late/final stage) --- correct answer ---Agraphia,
Hyperorality, apraxia, dysphagia, aphasia, seizures, weight loss,
insomnia, stupor, coma, and death.
,Agraphia --- correct answer ---inability to read or write
Hyperorality --- correct answer ---taste and chew everything.
Hypermetamorphosis --- correct answer ---Must touch everything
they can see.
Dementia interventions --- correct answer ---1-2 arms btwn pt. and
nurse. When verbally agressive acknowledge their feelings and
change the topic.
Alzheimer's Neurotransmitters --- correct answer ---glutamate and
acetylcholine
Memantine (Namenda) --- correct answer ---NMDA receptor
antagonist, tx moderate - severe symptoms of AD.
Donepezil (Aricept) --- correct answer ---acetylcholinesterase
inhibitor, tx mild- severe AD
Rivastigmine (Exelon) --- correct answer ---acetylcholinesterase
inhibitor, tx mild - moderate AD.
, Galantamine (Razadyne) --- correct answer ---acetylcholinesterase
inhibitor, tx mild - moderate AD!
Namzaric (memantine hydrochloride extended-release) --- correct
answer ---treats moderate to severe AD.
CNS depressants --- correct answer ---Barbituates, Benzos, Alcohol.
CNS depressants OD tx --- correct answer ---If awake, keep awake,
induce vomiting, administer activated charcoal, check VS every 15
min.
Coma interventions --- correct answer ---intubate, fluids, gastric
lavage with activated charcoal, check VS after stable.
opiates --- correct answer ---Morphine, Feroin, Codeine, Fentanyl,
Methadone, Meperidine.
Opiate intoxication effects --- correct answer ---Constricted pupils,
decreased respirations and BP, slurred speech
Opiate withdrawal effects --- correct answer ---Rhinorrhea,
Lacrimation, diarrhea, panic.
