NURS 6630 (NURS6630)

Question 1 1 out of 1 points A noncompliant patient states, “Why do you want me to put this poison in my body?” Identify the best response made by the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Answer: C. “Most medications that work in the brain will result in restoring an imbalance of one or more neurotransmitters that your body already produces helping to alleviate your symptoms .” Question 2 1 out of 1 points Ms. Hill is currently being treated for schizophrenia bu...

Treatment adherence is affected by several different factors. Clinical factors include mood, anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse. There are also patient factors such as knowledge, attitude, and beliefs; economic and racial/ethnic disparities, and clinical encounters. A patient who presents hopeless, with decreased energy, and poor concentration is affected by which factor? Selected Answer: D. Mood Answers: A. Substance misuse B. Knowledge deficits C. Attitude ad belief system...

NURS 6630 Midterm Exam|Complete solution Question1 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: Selected C. Answer: “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 stab...

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: Selected Answer: C. “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dysfunctioning 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 allev...

Quiz 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? ANS: Yes Quiz 2 1 out of 1 points An 8-year-old patient presents with severe hyperactivity, described as “ants in his pants.” Based on self-report from the patient, his parents, and his teacher; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is suspected. What medication is the PMNHP most likely to prescribe? ANS: b. Meth...

NURS 6630 Midterm Exam|Complete solution Question1 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: Selected C. Answer: “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 stab...

NURS 6630 Week 11 Final Exit Exam ORIGINAL EXAM 2023-2024 ACCURATE SUMMER-FALL |VERIFIED EXAM 100% WITH SOLUTIONS

1. Question: John is a 41-year old-patient who presents to the clinic with diarrhea, fatigue, and recently has been having tremors. He was diagnosed 19 years ago with bipolar disorder and is currently managed on Lithium 300mg BID. As the PMHNP, you decide to order a lithium level that comes back at 2.3mmol/l. What is the most appropriate course of action? 2. Question: Stephanie is a 36-year-old female who presents to the clinic with a history of anxiety. Social history is unremarkable. For the...