ANCC EXAM PACK

As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medication side effects. Which of the following side effects of antipsychotic medications has an insidious, delayed-onset typically 1 to 2 years after initiation of the medication? a. Dry mouth b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Sedation d. Weight gain B ...

A 78 y/o cattleman referred for treatment of refractory depression by his primary care provider reports continued thoughts of failure, lack of purpose in life, lack of interest in ranching, fishing, hunting, or family since losing his driver's license due to DUI six months ago. Which of the followi...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene...

A patient comes into your office inn a full manic episode. This patient has a diagnosis of Bipolar and Alcohol Use Disorder, moderate. You have a report from the patient's chemical dependency counselor indicating that inpatient chemical dependency counseling is needed. Your patient has been on the ...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) to help lower the dopamine receptor blockade? A. Dantrolene (Dantrium) B. Benztropine (Cogentin) C. Bromocriptine (Parlodel) D. Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) C. Bromocripti...

Drinking limits Women/elderly: 3 per day, max of 7 per week Men: 4 per day, max of 14 per week Effect of dopamine antagonism in the tuberoinfundibular pathway Galactorrhea (milky nipple discharge) Reduce substance abuse in schizophrenia pts manualized group intervention with mot...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene...