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NURS 6630 >MIDTERM EXAM
(2023-2024) latest update
questions and answers graded A+.
Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add
medications to his cu rrent regimen, the PMHNP’s best
response would be:
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NURS 6630 >MIDTERM EXAM
(2023-2024) latest update
questions and answers graded A+.
Selected C.
Answer: “M any psychiatr ic illnesses involve several dys-fu nctioning neurotr ansmitter systems
in the br a in. Oft en, a single medic ation ma y only effe ct one or two of th e dys-
functioning sy stems. The addition of ano ther medicati on can w ork with the curr ent
medication in st abilizing multiple ne urotransmitter s ystems and help to allevia te your
symp toms.”
• Question 2
0 out of 1
points The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who wou l d like
to begin taki ng medicat ion again to treat her bipolar
depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughte r. The
PMHNP recognizes
that which of the following medications is con traindicated for
this patient?
Selecte C.
d Lithium
Answer ( Lit hob id
: )
1 out of
• Question 3
1 points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was
started on
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After
beginning this medication, the P MHNP noticed t hat this
client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What
can the PMHNP infer from this b ehavior change?
Selecte :
d
Answer
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A. This client may have Bipolar III d isorder
1 out of
• Question
1 points
4
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questions and answers graded A+.
A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which
statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for
this patient?
Sel ecte d Answer :
B.
“The patient could benefit from an
anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal sy mptoms
( EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
Selecte B.
d Those that are potent D2 an tagonists with 5HT2A
Answer antagonism properties
:
• Question 1 out of
1 points
6
After ordering flumazenil ( Rumazicon) t he PMHNP cautions the
staff to monitor for which poss ible effect?
Selecte
d D.
Answer Al l
: of
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NURS 6630 >MIDTERM EXAM
(2023-2024) latest update
questions and answers graded A+.
Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add
medications to his cu rrent regimen, the PMHNP’s best
response would be:
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NURS 6630 >MIDTERM EXAM
(2023-2024) latest update
questions and answers graded A+.
Selected C.
Answer: “M any psychiatr ic illnesses involve several dys-fu nctioning neurotr ansmitter systems
in the br a in. Oft en, a single medic ation ma y only effe ct one or two of th e dys-
functioning sy stems. The addition of ano ther medicati on can w ork with the curr ent
medication in st abilizing multiple ne urotransmitter s ystems and help to allevia te your
symp toms.”
• Question 2
0 out of 1
points The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who wou l d like
to begin taki ng medicat ion again to treat her bipolar
depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughte r. The
PMHNP recognizes
that which of the following medications is con traindicated for
this patient?
Selecte C.
d Lithium
Answer ( Lit hob id
: )
1 out of
• Question 3
1 points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was
started on
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After
beginning this medication, the P MHNP noticed t hat this
client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What
can the PMHNP infer from this b ehavior change?
Selecte :
d
Answer
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NURS 6630 >MIDTERM EXAM
(2023-2024) latest update
questions and answers graded A+.
A. This client may have Bipolar III d isorder
1 out of
• Question
1 points
4
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NURS 6630 >MIDTERM EXAM
(2023-2024) latest update
questions and answers graded A+.
A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which
statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for
this patient?
Sel ecte d Answer :
B.
“The patient could benefit from an
anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal sy mptoms
( EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
Selecte B.
d Those that are potent D2 an tagonists with 5HT2A
Answer antagonism properties
:
• Question 1 out of
1 points
6
After ordering flumazenil ( Rumazicon) t he PMHNP cautions the
staff to monitor for which poss ible effect?
Selecte
d D.
Answer Al l
: of
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