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NURS 6630 MIDTERM EXAM COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS |
GUARANTEED A+ PERFORMANCE
Question 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:
- ANSWER:
C.
“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?
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- ANSWER:
C.
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?
- ANSWER:
A.
This client may have Bipolar III disorder
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
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A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which statement describes an
appropriate treatment approach for this patient?
- 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?
- ANSWER:
B.
Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A antagonism properties
• Question 6
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1 out of 1 points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the staff to monitor
for which possible effect?
- ANSWER:
D.
All of the above
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
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 different
antipsychotic agent called an atypical antipsychotic. What neurotransmitters will
this new medication work on?
- ANSWER:
A.
dopamine and serotonin
• Question 8
NURS 6630 MIDTERM EXAM COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION | VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS |
GUARANTEED A+ PERFORMANCE
Question 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:
- ANSWER:
C.
“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?
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- ANSWER:
C.
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?
- ANSWER:
A.
This client may have Bipolar III disorder
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
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A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which statement describes an
appropriate treatment approach for this patient?
- 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?
- ANSWER:
B.
Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A antagonism properties
• Question 6
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1 out of 1 points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the staff to monitor
for which possible effect?
- ANSWER:
D.
All of the above
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
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 different
antipsychotic agent called an atypical antipsychotic. What neurotransmitters will
this new medication work on?
- ANSWER:
A.
dopamine and serotonin
• Question 8
