NURS-6630N,Approaches to Treatment. (ASSURED A)
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A patient is being prescribed a sedating antidepressant, but is concerned about weight gain.
Which medication is most likely to be prescr
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NURS-6630N,Approaches to Treatment. (ASSURED A)
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A patient is being prescribed a sedating antidepressant, but is concerned about weight gain.
Which medication is most likely to be prescribed to addresses the patient’s concerns?
Selected Answer: D.
trazadone (Oleptro)
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Which statement made by the PMHNP exemplifies correct teaching of physiological effects in
the body?
Selected
Answer:
D.
D2 partial agonists are associated with increased efficacy in treating positive
symptoms of schizophrenia.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the staff to monitor for which
possible effect?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Which statement about neurotransmitters and medications is true?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Several psychiatric medications have been developed after discoveries of
endogenous neurotransmitters and defining their function in the brain.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Mrs. Trevor is a 44-year-old patient who does not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia but
occasionally reports symptoms of psychosis, followed by severe fatigue. Mrs. Trevor inquires
about the use of amphetamines to help with her energy levels. Which response made by the
PMHNP is most appropriate?
Selected
Answer:
C.
“Amphetamines can cause hallucinations, so I would advise against this type
of prescription.”
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for several patients who present with various symptoms and health
issues. For which patient does the PMHNP prescribe pregabalin (Lyrica)?
Selected Answer: B.
Patient with partial seizures
Question 7
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 8
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like to begin taking medication again
to treat her bipolar depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The PMHNP
recognizes that which of the following medications is contraindicated for this patient?
Selected Answer: C.
Lithium (Lithobid)
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP understands that the potential of alcohol abuse in the anxious client is higher for
the following reasons:
Selected Answer: a.
Alcohol exerts an effect on GABAA receptors.
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A 25-year-old female patient is being prescribed milnacipran to treat fibromyalgia, and
expresses concern regarding “how she will feel and look” from taking the medicine. Which
statement correctly describes the side effects as a result of taking this medication?
Selected Answer: D.
Weight gain is unusual.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was started on antidepressant monotherapy for
depression. After beginning this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this client seemed to
swing into a hypomanic episode. What can the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?
Selected Answer: A.
This client may have Bipolar III disorder
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