NURS 6630 Midterm Exam
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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.
Answ “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-
er: 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
stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to
alleviate your symptoms.”
• Question
2 0 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like
to begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar
depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old
, daughter. The PMHNP recognizes that which of the
following medications is contraindicated for this patient?
Select C.
ed Lithium
Answe (Lithobid)
r:
• Question
3 1 out of 1
points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was started on
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After beginning
this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this client seemed to
swing into a hypomanic episode. What can the PMHNP infer
from this behavior change?
Select A.
ed This client may have Bipolar III disorder
Answe
r:
• Question
4 1 out of 1
points
A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which
statement describes an appropriate treatment approach
for this patient?
Select Answer:
ed
,B.
“The
patien
t could
benefi
t 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 symptoms
(EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
Select B.
ed Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A
Answe antagonism properties
r:
• Question
6 1 out of 1
points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the
staff to monitor for which possible effect?
Select D.
ed All of
Answe the
r: above
• Question
7 1 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who is taking
antipsychotics heard the psychiatrist tell the patient that
the patient would be placed on a different antipsychotic
agent called an atypical antipsychotic. What
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