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NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM Question 1
Mrs. Rosen is a 49-year-old patient who is experiencing fibro-fog. What does
the PMHNP prescribe for Mrs. Rosen to improve this condition?
Selected D.
Answer: All of the above
Question 2
An elderly woman with a history of Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery
disease, and myocardial infarction had a fall at home 3 months ago that resulted
in her receiving an open reduction internal fixation. While assessing this patient,
the PMHNP is made aware that the patient continues to experience mild to
moderate pain. What is the PMHNP most likely to do?
Selected A.
Answer: Order an X-ray because it is possible that she dislocated her
hip.
Question 3
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who reports excessive arousal at nighttime.
What could the PMHNP use for a time-limited duration to shift the patient’s
brain from a hyperactive state to a sleep state?
Selected B.
Answer: Benzodiazepines
Question 4
A patient addicted to heroin is receiving treatment for detoxification. He begins
to experience tachycardia, tremors, and diaphoresis. What medication will the
, PMHNP prescribe for this patient?
Selected D.
Answer: Clonidine (Catapres)
Question 5
The PMHNP prescribes gabapentin (Neurontin) for a patient’s chronic pain.
How does the PMHNP anticipate the drug to work?
Selected A.
Answer: It will bind to the alpha-2-delta ligand subunit of voltage-
sensitive calcium channels.
Question 6
A patient with hypersexual disorder is being assessed for possible
pharmacologic treatment. Why does the PMHNP prescribe an antiandrogen for
this patient?
Selected Answer: C.
It will block testosterone.
Question 7
Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients
for impulsive aggression?
Selected Answer: D.
Opioid antagonists can be used to reduce
drive.
Question 8
, A 26-year-old female patient with nicotine dependence and a history of anxiety
presents with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Based on the assessment, what does the PMHNP consider?
Selected A.
Answer: ADHD is often not the focus of treatment in adults with
comorbid conditions.
Question 9
A patient with irritable bowel syndrome reports chronic stomach pain. The
PMHNP wants to prescribe the patient an agent that will cause irrelevant
nociceptive inputs from the pain to be ignored and no longer perceived as
painful. Which drug will the PMHNP prescribe?
Selected Answer: C.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Question 10
Parents of a 12-year-old boy want to consider attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) medication for their son. Which medication would the
PMHNP start?
Selected All of the above could potentially treat their son’s
Answer: symptoms.
Question 11
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of stimulants to
treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Selected B.
Answer: Signal strength output is increased by dialing up the release of
dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE).
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