NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM (2024) WALDEN UNIVERSITY REAL
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe to a patient with
psychotic aggression who needs to manage the top-down cortical
control and the excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity?
Selected Answer: C.
Antipsychotics
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient
who is exhibiting psychotic behaviors with poor impulse control and
aggression. Of the available treatments, which can help temper some
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of the adverse effects or symptoms that are normally caused by D2
antagonism?
Selected Answer: D.
Second-generation, atypical antipsychotics
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is discussing dopamine D2 receptor occupancy and its
association with aggressive behaviors in patients with the student.
Why does the PMHNP prescribe a standard dose of atypical
antipsychotics?
Selected C.
Answer:
The doses are based on achieving 60% D2 receptor
occupancy.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Why does the PMHNP avoid prescribing clozapine (Clozaril) as a first-
line treatment to the patient with psychosis and aggression?
Selected A.
Answer:
There is too high a risk of serious adverse side
effects.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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The PMHNP is caring for a patient on risperidone (Risperdal). Which
action made by the PMHNP exhibits proper care for this patient? </p?
Selected Answer: C.
Titrating the dose by increasing it every 5–7 days
Question 6
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: A.
Lithium (Lithane)
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
The parents of a 7-year-old patient with ADHD are concerned about
the effects of stimulants on their child. The parents prefer to start
pharmacological treatment with a non-stimulant. Which medication
will the PMHNP will most likely prescribe?
Selected Answer: A.
Strattera
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
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The PMHNP understands that slow-dose extended release stimulants
are most appropriate for which patient with ADHD?
Selected Answer: A.
8-year-old patient
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A patient is prescribed D-methylphenidate, 10-mg extended-release
capsules. What should the PMHNP include when discussing the side
effects with the patient?
Selected Answer: C.
The medication can affect your blood pressure.
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is teaching parents about their child’s new prescription
for Ritalin. What will the PMHNP include in the teaching?
Selected Answer: A.
The second dose should be taken at lunch.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A young patient is prescribed Vyvanse. During the follow-up
appointment, which comment made by the patient makes the
PMHNP think that the dosing is being done incorrectly?
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