NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM 2024-2025 LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM/ NURS 6630 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
ACTUAL FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ WALDEN UNIVERSITY
• Question 1
- 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
- out of 1 points
Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients for impulsive aggression?
Selected
Answer:
B.Atypical antipsychotics can increase subcortical dopaminergic stimulation. 1 / 3
• Question 3
- out of 1 points
The PMHNP evaluates a patient presenting with symptoms of dementia. Before the PMHNP considers treatment options, the patient must be assessed for other possible causes of dementia. Which of the following answers addresses both possible other causes of dementia and a rational treatment option for Dementia?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Possible other causes: hypothyroidism, adrenal
insufficiency, hyperparathyroidism
Possible treatment option: donepezil
• Question 4
- out of 1 points
An 80-year-old female patient diagnosed with Stage II Alzheimer’s has a history of irritable bowel syndrome. Which cholinergic drug may be the best choice for treatment given the patient’s gastrointestinal problems?
Selected Answer: A.
Donepezil (Aricept)
• Question 5
- out of 1 points
The PMHNP is teaching parents about their child’s new prescription for Ritalin. What will the PMHNP include in the teaching?
Selected Answer: D.
There will be continued effects into the evening. 2 / 3
• Question 6
- out of 1 points
The PMHNP prescribes gabapentin (Neurontin) for a patient’s chronic pain. How does the PMHNP anticipate the drug to work?
Selected
Answer:
A.It will bind to the alpha-2-delta ligand subunit of voltage-sensitive calcium channels.
• Question 7
- out of 1 points
An opioid-naive patient is taking MS Contin (morphine sulfate) to treat his pain that is secondary to cancer. Under what circumstances would the PMHNP order naloxone (Narcan) IM/SQ?
Selected
Answer:
D.The patient’s vital signs are 98.4F temp, 88 pulse, 104/62 blood pressure, and 8 respirations.• Question 8
- out of 1 points
A patient is prescribed D-methylphenidate, 10-mg extended-release capsules. What should the PMHNP include when discussing the side effects with the patient?
Selected Answer: C.
The medication can affect your blood pressure.
• Question 9
- out of 1 points
- / 3
A young patient is prescribed Vyvanse. During the follow-up appointment, which comment made by the patient makes the PMHNP think that the dosing is being done incorrectly?