NR567 2026 TEST PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

NR567 2026 TEST PAPER SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS


◉ Use of Ziprasidone in the treatment of acute agitation due to
schizophrenia. Answer: Dopamine and Serotonin antagonist


◉ Treatment of akathisia side effect from antipsychotic medications.
Answer: beta blockers
benzo
anticholinergics


◉ Which antipsychotic medication is preferred in pregnancy?.
Answer: Quetiapine


◉ When taking Quetiapine what should be monitored if you are
pregnant ?. Answer: Fetal development, maternal glucose and
weight


◉ Prescribing considerations in the treatment of bipolar disorder
with Lithium,Valproic Acid. Answer: lithium - can reduce iodine
valproic - contrainidicated in pregnancy

,◉ What electrolyte level should you check when taking lithium ?.
Answer: Sodium Levels


◉ what medications increase levels of lithium ?. Answer: NSAIDs
Ace Inhibitors


◉ What can lower the levels of lithium ?. Answer: Caffiene


◉ What medication be cautioned with valporic acid. Answer:
Lamotrigine


◉ Side effects of Lamotrigine. Answer: Diplopia
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea/vomiting


Serious skin rashes including Stevens-Johnson syndrome


◉ Valproic Acid prescribing and lab value monitoring. Answer: CBCs
LFTs
Pregancy test

, ◉ Treatment of acute alcohol intoxication. Answer: Airway
Fluids
thiamine
Glucose


◉ Why should you treat with thiamine before glucose?. Answer: to
prevent Wernicke's Encephalopathy


◉ Treatment of alcohol dependence. Answer: Naltrexone
Acamprosate
Disulfiram


◉ How does Naltrexone work?. Answer: reduces craving and reward
from alcohol


◉ Treatment of alcohol dependence and chronic opioid use. Answer:
Naltrexone?


◉ Contraindications of using Naltrexone in alcohol use disorder.
Answer: hepatitis
Liver damage