Psychopharmacology Exam ACTUAL
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing periods of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and
inattentiveness. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe? - Correct answers✔✔Central nervous system stimulant
A nurse is preparing a presentation about the relationship of genetics, stress, and developing
mental illness. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the
presentation? - Correct answers✔✔"Adoptive studies suggest that there is a genetic correlation
between one's biological family and developing a mental illness."
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I am not going to take my medication anymore."
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - Correct answers✔✔"Tell me more
about this decision"
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is to start taking amitriptyline for depression. Which
of the following dietary supplements should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? - Correct
answers✔✔Valerian
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching for a client who is to start taking a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI). Which of the following food choices should the nurse identify as having
highest tyramine content? - Correct answers✔✔Avocadoes
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in
speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe? - Correct answers✔✔Dopamine antagonist
, A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking multiple
medications. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid performing hazardous activities while
taking which of the following medications that can cause daytime sedation? - Correct
answers✔✔Triazolam orally bedtime
A nurse is caring for a client who has psychosis and is prescribed chlorpromazine. The client
reports feelings of restlessness. The nurse should identify that the client should be monitored for
which of the following adverse effects? - Correct answers✔✔Suicidal Ideation
A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep dysregulation, poor memory, and poor concentration.
When collecting data, which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse identify as
being responsible for the client's manifestations? - Correct answers✔✔Norepinephrine
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed clozapine. Which of the following topics
should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client? - Correct answers✔✔The importance of
medications adherence after the resolution of acute psychosis when taking an antipsychotic
A nurse is reinforcing education to a client who is prescribed clozapine. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as consistent with agranulocytosis and instruct the client to
monitor? - Correct answers✔✔Sore throat and muscle aches
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia.
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this
client? - Correct answers✔✔Valbenazine
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for alcohol detoxification. Which of the
following findings should the nurse monitor for that indicate the client is experiencing alcohol
withdrawal? - Correct answers✔✔Increased heart rate and vomiting
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has depression and was prescribed fluoxetine six
months ago. The client reports that they recently stopped taking the prescription. Which of the
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing periods of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and
inattentiveness. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe? - Correct answers✔✔Central nervous system stimulant
A nurse is preparing a presentation about the relationship of genetics, stress, and developing
mental illness. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the
presentation? - Correct answers✔✔"Adoptive studies suggest that there is a genetic correlation
between one's biological family and developing a mental illness."
A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I am not going to take my medication anymore."
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - Correct answers✔✔"Tell me more
about this decision"
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is to start taking amitriptyline for depression. Which
of the following dietary supplements should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? - Correct
answers✔✔Valerian
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching for a client who is to start taking a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI). Which of the following food choices should the nurse identify as having
highest tyramine content? - Correct answers✔✔Avocadoes
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in
speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to
prescribe? - Correct answers✔✔Dopamine antagonist
, A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking multiple
medications. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid performing hazardous activities while
taking which of the following medications that can cause daytime sedation? - Correct
answers✔✔Triazolam orally bedtime
A nurse is caring for a client who has psychosis and is prescribed chlorpromazine. The client
reports feelings of restlessness. The nurse should identify that the client should be monitored for
which of the following adverse effects? - Correct answers✔✔Suicidal Ideation
A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep dysregulation, poor memory, and poor concentration.
When collecting data, which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse identify as
being responsible for the client's manifestations? - Correct answers✔✔Norepinephrine
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed clozapine. Which of the following topics
should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client? - Correct answers✔✔The importance of
medications adherence after the resolution of acute psychosis when taking an antipsychotic
A nurse is reinforcing education to a client who is prescribed clozapine. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as consistent with agranulocytosis and instruct the client to
monitor? - Correct answers✔✔Sore throat and muscle aches
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluphenazine and is experiencing tardive dyskinesia.
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe for this
client? - Correct answers✔✔Valbenazine
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for alcohol detoxification. Which of the
following findings should the nurse monitor for that indicate the client is experiencing alcohol
withdrawal? - Correct answers✔✔Increased heart rate and vomiting
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has depression and was prescribed fluoxetine six
months ago. The client reports that they recently stopped taking the prescription. Which of the
