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NURS 6630 PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM
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NURS 6630 PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM
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NURS 6630PHARMACOLOGY
WEEK 11 FINAL
EXAM
Attempt Score 73 out of 75 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 54 minutes out of
2 hours
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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Mrs. Rosen is a 49-year-old patient who is experiencing fibro-fog. What does the PMHNP prescribe for Mrs.
Rosen to improve this condition?
Selected D.
Answer: All of the above
Question 2
0 out of 1 points
An elderly woman with a history of Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease, and myocardial infarction had
a fall at home 3 months ago that resulted in her receiving an open reduction internal fixation. While assessing
this patient, the PMHNP is made aware that the patient continues to experience mild to moderate pain. What
is the PMHNP most likely to do?
Selected A.
Answer: Order an X-ray because it is possible that she dislocated her hip.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
,The PMHNP is caring for a patient who reports excessive arousal at nighttime. What could the PMHNP use for a
time-limited duration to shift the patient’s brain from a hyperactive state to a sleep state?
Selected B.
Answer: Benzodiazepi
nes
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A patient addicted to heroin is receiving treatment for detoxification. He begins to experience tachycardia,
tremors, and diaphoresis. What medication will the PMHNP prescribe for this patient?
Selected D.
Answer: Clonidine
(Catapres)
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP prescribes gabapentin (Neurontin) for a patient’s chronic pain. How does the PMHNP anticipate
the drug to work?
Selected A.
Answer: It will bind to the alpha-2-delta ligand subunit of voltage-sensitive calcium channels.
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A patient with hypersexual disorder is being assessed for possible pharmacologic treatment. Why does the
PMHNP prescribe an antiandrogen for this patient?
Selected C.
Answer: It will block
testosterone.
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients for impulsive aggression?
, Selected D.
Answer: Opioid antagonists can be used to reduce drive.
Question 8
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 A.
Answer: ADHD is often not the focus of treatment in adults with comorbid conditions.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A patient with irritable bowel syndrome reports chronic stomach pain. The PMHNP wants to prescribe the
patient an agent that will cause irrelevant nociceptive inputs from the pain to be ignored and no longer
perceived as painful. Which drug will the PMHNP prescribe?
Selected C.
Answer: Duloxetine
(Cymbalta)
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Parents of a 12-year-old boy want to consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication for
their son. Which medication would the PMHNP start?
Selected All of the above could potentially treat their
Answer: son’s symptoms.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of stimulants to treat attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Selected B.
Answer: Signal strength output is increased by dialing up the release of dopamine (DA) and
norepinephrine (NE).
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