NURS 6630 (NURS6630)

What is the strongest established risk factor for bipolar disorder? - ANS: - Family history which of the following medications are known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? - ANS:- Nortriptyline Citalopram Duloxetine fluoxetine venlafaxine Which disease state o a non-adherent patient is at greater risk for substance use violence, and victimization as well as worse overall quality of life? - ANS: - Schizophrenia Patient is a 72-year-old male with a past medical histor...

Quiz 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? ANS: Yes Quiz 2 1 out of 1 points An 8-year-old patient presents with severe hyperactivity, described as “ants in his pants.” Based on self-report from the patient, his parents, and his teacher; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is suspected. What medication is the PMNHP most likely to prescribe? ANS: b. Meth...

• Question 1 0 out of 1 points A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows that the next step would be which of the following? Selected Answer: B. Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI. • Question 2 0 out of 1 points Which statement best describes a pharmacologi...

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 practitioner (PMHNP). Answer: C. “Most medications that work in the brain will result in restoring an imbalance of one or more neurotransmitters that your body already produces helping to alleviate your symptoms .” Question 2 1 out of 1 points Ms. Hill is currently being treated for schizophrenia bu...

1 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: C. “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dysfunctioning neurotransmitter systems in the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-functioning systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to allev...

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION 1 1. 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 practitioner (PMHNP). A. "You have to take your medication to become stable." B. "Most medications will increase the number of neurotransmitters that you already have in the brain." C. "Most medications used in treatment are either increasing or decreasing neurotransmitters that your body already has.".............

Walden NURS 6630 Psychopharmacology Study Guide classic synaptic neurotransmission stimulation of a presynaptic neuron (e.g., by neurotransmitters, light, drugs, hormones, nerve impulses) causes electrical impulses to be sent to its axon terminal. These electrical impulses are then converted into chemical messengers and released to stimulate the receptors of a postsynaptic neuron. The synaptic cleft is the gap between the presynaptic neuron and the postsynaptic neuron; it contains proteins a...

(Solution) NURS 6630 Week 10 Assignment: Assessing and Treating Patients With Impulsivity, Compulsivity, and Addiction / A Puerto Rican Woman with Comorbid Addiction. Assessing and Treating Patients with Impulsivity, Compulsivity, and Addiction Course: NURS-6630- Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology Week 10: Assignment 1 Walden University Introduction The provided case study is of Mrs. Maria Perez who is 53 years old Puerto Rican female. ...