symptoms.”
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• Question 2 I
The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like to begin taking
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medication again to treat her bipolar depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-
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month old daughter. The PMHNP recognizes that which of the following
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medications is contraindicated for this patient? I I I I I I
Selected Answer: C.
I I
Lithium (Lithobid) I
• Question 3 I
1 out of 1 points
I I I I
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was started on antidepressant
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monotherapy for depression. After beginning this medication, the PMHNP
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, A
I noticed that this client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What can
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I the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?
I I I I I I
Selected Answer: A. I I
This client may have Bipolar III disorder
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• Question 4 I
1 out of 1 points
I I I I
A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which statement describes
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an appropriate treatment approach for this patient?
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Selected Answer: B. I I
“The patient could benefit from an anticonvulsant.”
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• Question 5 I
1 out of 1 points
I I I I
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications. Which response by the
I I I I I I I I I
PMHNP describes the factors that contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal
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symptoms (EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
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Selected B. I
Answer:
I Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A antagonism
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properties
I
• Question 6 I
1 out of 1 points I I I I
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the staff to monitor for
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Iwhich possible effect? I I
Selected Answer: D. I I
All of the aboveI I I
, • Question 7 I
1 out of 1 points
I I I I
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who is taking antipsychotics heard the
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psychiatrist tell the patient that the patient would be placed on a different
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antipsychotic agent called an atypical antipsychotic. What neurotransmitters
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will this new medication work on?
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Selected Answer: A. I I
dopamine and serotonin I I
• Question 8 I
1 out of 1 points
I I I I
While genes have potential to modify behavior, behavior can also modify genes.
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How do genes impact this process?
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Selected Answer: B. I I
Changes made to proteins lead to changes in behavior.
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• Question 9 I
1 out of 1 points
I I I I
Mrs. Schwartzman is a 52-year-old client with schizophrenia and no
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established history of depression. When meeting with the PMHNP, she
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presents with apathy and withdrawn social behavior, and she reports a loss
of
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I joy from enjoyable activities since starting her new medication. What does the
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I PMHNP infer from this encounter with the client?
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Selected C. I
IAnswer: The new medication is blocking D2 receptors in the mesolimbic
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Isystem
• Question 10 I
1 out of 1 points
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Inursing student is seeking clarification on the use of anticonvulsants to treat
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