NURS 6630-Week 11 Final Exam-Nov 2020
1. Brandon is a non-compliant patient that presents to the clinic asking for help with his alcohol dependence. The PMHNP evaluates the patient and determines a long-acting injec
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NURS 6630-Week 11 Final Exam-Nov 2020
1. Brandon is a non-compliant patient that presents to the clinic asking for help with his alcohol dependence. The PMHNP evaluates the patient and determines a long-acting injection that blocks the mu-receptors would be the best treatment option for Brandon. Which medication should the PMHNP prescribe?
Selected Answer:
c. Naltrexone (VIVITROL)
2. Sandra complains of constipation after being on quetiapine (SEROQUEL) for several weeks. Constipation is likely caused by the binding of quetiapine (SEROQUEL) to which receptor?
Selected b.
Answer: D 1
3. Even though both of these medications are useful in the treatment of ADHD, their actions are different. Atomoxetine is a selective reuptake inhibitor, while bupropion is a selective reuptake inhibitor.
Selected Answer:
d.
Norepinephrine / norepinephrine- dopamine
4. An adult patient presents with a history of alcohol addiction and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given these comorbidities, the PMHNP determines which of the following medications may be the best treatment option?
Selected Answer:
d. Atomoxetine (Strattera)
5. The PMHNP is attempting to treat a patient’s chronic insomnia and wishes to start with an initial prescription that has a half-life of approximately 1–2 hours. What is the most appropriate prescription for the PMHNP to make?
Selected Answer:
b. Triazolam (Halcion)
6. A patient with chronic insomnia and depression is taking trazodone (Oleptro) but complains of feeling drowsy during the day. What can the PMHNP do to reduce the drug’s daytime sedating effects?
Selected Answer:
d.
Give the medicine at night and lower the dose
7. A young patient is prescribed Vyvanse. During the follow-up appointment, which comment made by the patient makes the PMHNP think that the dosing is being done
incorrectly?
Selected Answer:
b.
“I am unable to fall asleep at night.”
Alcohol enhances inhibition at synapses and reduces excitation at
synapses.
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