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NURS 6630N Final Exam
NURS 6630N Week 11 FINAL EXAM
NURS-6630N: Psychopharmacologic Approaches
to Treatment of Psychopathology.


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QUESTION 1


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?


A. Stimulants B. Antidepressants C. Antipsychotics D. SSRIs




QUESTION 2


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 of the adverse effects or symptoms that are normally caused by D2 antagonism?


A. First-generation, conventional antipsychotics B. First-generation, atypical antipsychotics C.

Second-generation, conventional antipsychotics D. Second-generation, atypical antipsychotics




QUESTION 3

, 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?


A. The doses are based on achieving 100% D2 receptor occupancy. B. The doses are based on

achieving a minimum of 80% D2 receptor occupancy. C. The doses are based on achieving

60% D2 receptor occupancy. D. None of the above.




QUESTION 4


Why does the PMHNP avoid prescribing clozapine (Clozaril) as a first-line treatment to the

patient with psychosis and aggression?


A. There is too high a risk of serious adverse side effects. B. It can exaggerate the psychotic

symptoms. C. Clozapine (Clozaril) should not be used as high-dose monotherapy. D. There is no

documentation that clozapine (Clozaril) is effective for patients who are violent.




QUESTION 5


The PMHNP is caring for a patient on risperidone (Risperdal). Which action made by the

PMHNP exhibits proper care for this patient?

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