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This study guide is designed for students preparing for NU 665C at Regis College, focusing on
advanced nursing practice, pharmacology, and multisystem patient management. Topics
include cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, renal, and gastrointestinal
disorders, emphasizing pathophysiology, clinical assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and
evidence-based pharmacologic interventions. The guide provides accurate, exam-style
questions with detailed explanations to enhance critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and
practical application of knowledge. Case-based scenarios reinforce problem-solving and
decision-making skills. Structured review ensures students are confident, thoroughly
prepared, and capable of achieving success on the NU 665C final examination, excelling in
both theoretical knowledge and clinical application.
Key Terms:
NU 665C, Regis College, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology, Multisystem Disorders, Patient
Management, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Evaluation, Evidence-Based Practice, Case Studies,
Clinical Reasoning, Decision-Making
What are the core symptom clusters of PTSD according to DSM-5-TR? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Intrusion Symptoms - Flashbacks, nightmares, distressing memories
Avoidance - Avoiding trauma-related thoughts, places, people
Negative Alterations in Cognition & Mood - Guilt, emotional numbing, distorted blame
Alterations in Arousal & Reactivity - Hypervigilance, irritability, startle response
, What factors increase the risk of developing PTSD after trauma exposure? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Pre-trauma: Childhood abuse, genetic predisposition, pre-existing mental illness
Peri-trauma: Severity of trauma, perceived threat to life, dissociation during trauma
Post-trauma: Lack of social support, additional life stress, maladaptive coping
How do PTSD symptoms differ between children and adults? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Children: More likely to experience nightmares without clear trauma content, re-enact
trauma in play, show new fears, and have behavioral regression.
Adults: More verbal about distress, experience avoidance and hyperarousal, and have higher
risk of comorbid conditions like substance use and depression.
What screening tools are commonly used for diagnosing PTSD? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-5) - Short 5-item screener
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) - Self-report symptom measure
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) - Gold standard for diagnosis
What are the primary treatment options for PTSD, and how effective are they? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Psychotherapy:Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) - Highly effective for
reducing symptomsProlonged Exposure Therapy (PE) - Helps with avoidance symptomsEMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - Reduces distress
Medications:SSRIs/SNRIs - First-line pharmacological treatmentPrazosin - Helps with nightmares
and hyperarousal
Effectiveness: Psychotherapy + medications often provide best outcomes
What is the clinical presentation of DID, and how does it differ from PTSD? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓DID Symptoms:Presence of two or more distinct identity statesAmnesia (gaps in
memory not explained by normal forgetting)Identity disruption (marked changes in affect,
behavior, perception)