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NURS 6630 MIDTERM EXAM(Graded A+) LATEST UPDATE 2022

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 Question 1 1 out of 1 points A noncompliant patient states, “Why do you want me to put this poison in my body?” Identify the best response made by the psychiatric-mental health nurse practi... tioner (PMHNP). Selected Answer: D. “Why do you believe that your medication is poison?”  Question 2 0 out of 1 points Which statement about neurotransmitters and medications is true? Selected Answer: D. The neurotransmitter serotonin is directly linked to depression. Following this discovery, the antidepressant Prozac was developed.  Question 3 0 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 Answer: B. “Due to the ineffectiveness of your current medication, we need to try something else that can possibly potentiate its effects.  Question 4 0 out of 1 points During gene expression, what must occur prior to a gene being expressed? Selected Answers: A. Transcription factor must bind to the regulatory region within the cell’s nucleus. B. RNA must be converted to mRNA.  Question 5 1 out of 1 points While genes have potential to modify behavior, behavior can also modify genes. How do genes impact this process? Selected Answer: B. Changes made to proteins lead to changes in behavior.  Question 6 1 out of 1 points Though medications have the ability to target neurotransmitters in the synapse, it is notalways necessary. The PMHNP understands that this is because: Selected Answer: C. Neurotransmitters can spread by diffusion.  Question 7 0 out of 1 points Why is the cytochrome P450 enzyme system of significance to the PMHNP? Selected Answer: C. The medication’s chemical composition changes when it comes in contact with the acid in the stomach.  Question 8 1 out of 1 points It is important for the PMHNP to recognize differences in pharmacokinetics to safely prescribe and monitor medications. Which of the following statements does the competent PMHNP identify as true? Selected Answer: A. About 1 out of 5 Asians requires lower-than-normal doses of some antidepressants and antipsychotics.  Question 9 1 out of 1 points As it relates to G-protein linked receptors, what does the PMHNP understand about medications that are used in practice? Selected Answer: A. Most medications that act on G-protein linked receptors have antagonistic traits.  Question 10 0 out of 1 points The PMHNP is considering prescribing a 49-year-old male clozapine (Clozaril) to treat his schizophrenia and suicidal ideations. The PMHNP is aware that which factor may impact the dose needed to effectively treat his condition: Selected Answer: D. The patient drinks a cup of coffee a day. [Show More]

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