NSG 552 Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update and Recommended Version
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NSG 552
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NSG 552
A patient with depression mentions to the nurse, My mother says depression is a chemical
disorder. What does she mean? The nurses response is based on the theory that depression
primarily involves which of the following neurotransmitters?
a. Cortisol and GABA
b. COMT and glutamate
c. Mona...
NSG 552 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
A patient with depression mentions to the nurse, My mother says depression is a chemical
disorder. What does she mean? The nurses response is based on the theory that depression
primarily involves which of the following neurotransmitters?
a. Cortisol and GABA
b. COMT and glutamate
c. Monamine and glycine
d. Serotonin and norepinephrine
→ d. Serotonin and norepinephrine
A patient has experienced a stroke (cerebral vascular accident) that has resulted in damage
to the Broca area. Which evaluation does the nurse conduct to reinforce this diagnosis?
a. Observing the patient pick up a spoon
b. Asking the patient to recite the alphabet
c. Monitoring the patients blood pressure
d. Comparing the patients grip strength in both
→ b. Asking the patient to recite the alphabet
The patient diagnosed with schizophrenia asks why psychotropic medications are always
prescribed by the doctor. The nurses answer will be based on information that the therapeutic
action of psychotropic drugs is the result of their effect on:
A patient with chronic schizophrenia had a stroke involving the hippocampus. The patient will
be discharged on low doses of haloperidol. The nurse will need to individualize the patients
medication teaching by:
a. Including the patients caregiver in the education b. Being careful to stress the importance of
taking the medication as prescribed
c. Providing the education at a time when the patient is emotionally calm and relaxed
d. Encouraging the patient to crush or dissolve the medication to help with swallowing
→ a. Including the patients caregiver in the education
The physician tells the nurse, The medication Im prescribing for the patient enhances the g-
aminobutyric acid (GABA) system. Which patient behavior will provide evidence that the
medication therapy is successful?
a. The patient is actively involved in playing cards with other patients.
b. The patient reports that, I don't feel as anxious as I did a couple of days ago.
c. The patient reports that both auditory and visual hallucinations have decreased.
d. The patient says that, I am much happier than before I came to the hospital.
→ b. The patient reports that, I don't feel as anxious as I did a couple of days ago.
The patients family asks whether a diagnosis of Parkinsons disease creates an increased risk
for any mental health issues. What question would the nurse ask to assess for such a comorbid
condition?
a. Has your father exhibited any signs of depression? b. Does your father seem to experience
mood swings?
c. Have you noticed your father talking about seeing things you cant see?
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