BONUS QUIZ
1. The neurochemical pathophysiology of Tourette disorder involves
imbalances in dopaminergic, serotonergic, and noradrenergic systems in multiple
regions of the brain.
2. Before an older adult patient i
...
BONUS QUIZ
1. The neurochemical pathophysiology of Tourette disorder involves
imbalances in dopaminergic, serotonergic, and noradrenergic systems in multiple
regions of the brain.
2. Before an older adult patient initiates pharmacotherapy with a medication that is
cleared by the kidneys, an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner
assesses the patient's:
creatinine clearance.
3. For 12 years, a 65-year-old patient with bipolar affective disorder has been
treated with lithium (Eskalith) 900 mg daily. When oral hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) 12.5 mg daily is added for hypertension, the patient develops nausea,
vomiting, ataxia, and muscle weakness and the patient's serum lithium level is 2.0
mEq/L. The interaction of the lithium and the thiazide diuretic has induced:
reduced renal clearance of lithium.
A patient has been taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 10 mg daily for four
weeks. Initially, the patient reported depression and suicidal thoughts. The
patient's sleep, appetite, energy, and appearance have now begun to
improve. Which statement applies to this patient?
The patient's suicide potential is increased.
4. Symptoms of anxiety and panic are associated with a low
level of which neurotransmitter?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid
6. According to current clinical guidelines for treating a
patient with bipolar I disorder mania with psychotic
features, an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse
practitioner prescribes:
quetiapine (Seroquel).
7. A male patient informs an adult psychiatric and mental
health nurse practitioner that he has not slept in three
days, has poor concentration, and denies fatigue. The
patient's diagnosis is:
bipolar disorder
8. The neuroprotective treatment of choice for bipolar
disorder is:
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