NSG6005 Week 5 Quiz / NSG 6005 Week 5 Quiz (New, 2022): South University (SATISFACTION GUARANTEED)

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Question 1 : A sixty-six-year-old male was prescribed phenelzine (Nardil) while in an acute psychiatric unit for recalcitrant depression. The nurse practitioner managing his primary healthcare need... s to understand the following regarding phenelzine and other monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): He should not be prescribed any serotonergic drug such as sumatriptan (Imitrex). MAOIs interact with many common foods, including yogurt, sour cream, and soy sauce. Symptoms of hypertensive crisis (headache, tachycardia, sweating, etc.) require immediate treatment. All the above options are correct. Question 2 . Jack, eight years old, has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). He and his parents should be educated about the side effects of methylphenidate, which are: Slurred speech and insomnia Bradycardia and confusion Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension Insomnia and decreased appetite Question 3 . Question : Cecilia presents with depression associated with complaints of fatigue, sleeping all the time, and lack of motivation. An appropriate initial antidepressant for her would be: Student Answer: Fluoxetine (Prozac) This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:36:55 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/24730454/Quiz5Questionsdocx/ Paroxetine (Paxil) Amitriptyline (Elavil) Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Question 4 . Jake, a forty-five-year-old patient with schizophrenia, was recently hospitalized for acute psychosis due to medication noncompliance. He was treated with intramuscular (IM) long-acting haloperidol. Besides being monitored for his schizophrenia symptoms, the patient should be assessed by his primary care provider: For excessive weight loss With the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) for extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) symptoms Monthly for tolerance to the haloperidol Only by the mental health provider as most nurse practitioners in primary care do not care for mentally ill patients Question 5 . Monitoring for a child on methylphenidate for ADHD includes: ADHD symptoms Routine height and weight checks Amount of methylphenidate being used All of the above This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:36:55 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/24730454/Quiz5Questionsdocx/ Question 6 . An appropriate drug for the treatment of depression with anxiety would be: Alprazolam (Xanax) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Buspirone (Buspar) Amitriptyline (Elavil) Question 7 . When prescribing Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) to adults with ADHD, the nurse practitioner will need to monitor: The blood pressure Blood glucose levels Urine ketone levels Liver function Question 8 . Levetiracetam has known drug interactions with: Oral contraceptives Carbamazepine Warfarin This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:36:55 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/24730454/Quiz5Questionsdocx/ Few, if any, drugs Question 9 . Cara is taking levetiracetam (Keppra) to treat seizures. Routine education for levetiracetam includes reminding her: To not abruptly discontinue levetiracetam due to the risk of withdrawal seizures To wear a sunscreen due to photosensitivity from levetiracetam To get an annual eye exam while on levetiracetam To report weight loss if it occurs Question 10. A nineteen-year-old male was started on risperidone. Monitoring for risperidone includes observing for common side effects, including: Bradykinesia, akathisia, and agitation Excessive weight gain Hypertension Potentially fatal agranulocytosis Question 11. An appropriate first-line drug to try for mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder would be: Alprazolam (Xanax) Diazepam (Valium) This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 04-22-2022 07:36:55 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/24730454/Quiz5Questionsdocx/ Buspirone (Buspar) Amitriptyline (Elavil) Question 12. One major drug used to treat bipolar disease is lithium. Because lithium has a narrow therapeutic range, it is important to recognize symptoms of toxicity, such as: Orthostatic hypotension Agitation and irritability Drowsiness and nausea Painful urination and abdominal distention Question 13. A patient with anxiety and depression may BEST respond to: Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Oxazepam (Serax) Buspiro [Show More]

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