NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM (2 VERSIONS, NURS 6630C – NURS 6630N) 63 Questions and Answers
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NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM (2 VERSIONS, NURS 6630C – NURS 6630N) 63 Questions and Answers
NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM (2 VERSIONS, NURS 6630C – NURS 6630N) 63 Questions and Answers
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A 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease presents with agitation and aggressive ...
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NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM (2 VERSIONS, NURS 6630C – NURS 6630N) 63 Questions
and Answers
1. 1 out of 1 points
A 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease presents with agitation and aggressive
behavior. The PMHNP determines which of the following to be the best treatment option?
Selected Answer: c.
Citalopram (Celexa) or Escitalopram (Lexapro
2. 1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is attempting to treat a patient’s chronic pain by having the agent bind the open channel
conformation of VSCCs to block those channels with a “use-dependent” form of inhibition. Which agent
will the PMHNP most likely select?
Selected Answer: b.
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
3. 1 out of 1 points
A patient addicted to heroin is receiving treatment for detoxification. He begins to experience
autonomic hyperactivity during the drug withdrawal period. What medication will the PMHNP prescribe
for this patient?
Selected Answer: c.
Clonidine (CATAPRES)
4. 1 out of 1 points
,A patient with chronic insomnia asks the PMHNP if they can first try an over-the-counter (OTC)
medication before one that needs to be prescribed to help the patient sleep. Which is the best response
by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer:
You can get melatonin over the counter, which will help with sleep onset.”
5. 1 out of 1 points
A 26-year-old female patient with nicotine dependence and a history of anxiety presents with symptoms
of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Based on the assessment, what does the PMHNP
consider?
Selected Answer:
ADHD is often not the focus of treatment in adults with comorbid conditions
6. 1 out of 1 points
Karen completes the Epworth sleepiness scale and scores abnormally high. She is diagnosed with
narcolepsy. The PMHNP prescribes a wake-promoting agent that is a weak dopamine transporter
antagonist. Which medication did the PMHNP prescribe?
Selected Answer: a.
Modafanil (PROVIGIL)
7. 1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP wants to prescribe Mr. Barber a mood stabilizer that will target aggressive and impulsive
symptoms by decreasing dopaminergic neurotransmission. Which mood stabilizer will the PMHNP
select?
Selected Answer: d.
Lithium (Lithane)
8. 1 out of 1 points
Which patient will receive a lower dose of guanfacine?
, Selected Answer: d.
Patient with kidney disease
9. 1 out of 1 points
Neal is complaining of restless leg syndrome and insomnia. Which first-line medication should the
PMHNP prescribe to treat both?
Selected Answer: a.
Ripinirole (REQUIP)
10. 1 out of 1 points
A patient on chronic opioids is currently on oxycodone ER (OxyContin). The PMHNP is consulted to treat
underlying depression. Under which circumstance should the PMHNP order naloxone (NARCAN)?
Selected Answer: b.
The patient is somnolent and has 7 respirations per minute.
11. 1 out of 1 points
An opioid-naive patient is taking MS Contin (morphine sulfate) to treat his pain that is secondary to
cancer. Under what circumstances would the PMHNP order naloxone (Narcan) IM/SQ?
Selected Answer: d.
The patient’s vital signs are 98.4F temp, 88 pulse, 104/62 blood pressure, and 8 respirations
12. 1 out of 1 points
Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients for impulsive
aggression?
Selected Answer: a.
Opioid antagonists can be used to reduce drive.
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