,NR547 Review Study Guide 2026 | Complete Review | Graded A+
1. What is a common class of medication that is typically prescribed to be taken
in the morning to avoid insomnia?
Stimulants
Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines
Antipsychotics
2. The nurse is assessing a patient with anxiety and depression using the
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. After assessment, which total
score indicates the patient has moderate levels of anxiety?
10
5
25
15
3. If a patient with an anxiety disorder experiences a sudden increase in heart
rate during a therapy session, what might this indicate about their emotional
state?
They are experiencing a physical illness.
They are likely to fall asleep soon.
They may be experiencing heightened anxiety or panic.
They are relaxed and comfortable.
,4. Recommended practices for conducting a differential diagnosis include
Asking yourself, "what ten disorders could this be?"
Creating a hierarchy of diagnoses from severe to less severe
Considering medical conditions that could be causing the
symptoms
Determine the initial DSM-5 diagnosis first, then conduct a differential
diagnosis
5. A patient experiencing a panic attack is prescribed a benzodiazepine. What
should the healthcare provider monitor for after administration?
Enhanced cognitive function
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Improved sleep quality
Sedation and respiratory depression
6. If a client with a family history of schizophrenia begins to exhibit unusual
behaviors and delusions, what should be the primary consideration in their
assessment?
The presence of anxiety disorders
The potential genetic predisposition to schizophrenia
The client's social environment
Recent life stressors
7. Why is it important to use a non-judgmental approach when taking a sexual
history?
It encourages honesty and openness from the patient.
, It simplifies the interview process.
It minimizes the time spent on the interview.
It allows the clinician to impose their values.
8. Describe the role of compulsions in the experience of someone with
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Compulsions are voluntary actions that help improve mood.
Compulsions are actions that individuals feel driven to perform in
response to obsessive thoughts, aimed at preventing a feared event.
Compulsions are unrelated behaviors that occur randomly.
Compulsions are social behaviors that are encouraged by peers.
9. A patient with anxiety is prescribed a stimulant medication. What
recommendation should be made regarding the timing of their medication to
minimize sleep disturbances?
The patient should take the medication at bedtime.
The patient should take the medication in the morning.
The patient should take the medication twice a day.
The patient should take the medication only when feeling anxious.
10. What is the name of the sleep disorder characterized by violent behaviors
during sleep?
Sleep Apnea
Insomnia
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Narcolepsy
1. What is a common class of medication that is typically prescribed to be taken
in the morning to avoid insomnia?
Stimulants
Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines
Antipsychotics
2. The nurse is assessing a patient with anxiety and depression using the
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. After assessment, which total
score indicates the patient has moderate levels of anxiety?
10
5
25
15
3. If a patient with an anxiety disorder experiences a sudden increase in heart
rate during a therapy session, what might this indicate about their emotional
state?
They are experiencing a physical illness.
They are likely to fall asleep soon.
They may be experiencing heightened anxiety or panic.
They are relaxed and comfortable.
,4. Recommended practices for conducting a differential diagnosis include
Asking yourself, "what ten disorders could this be?"
Creating a hierarchy of diagnoses from severe to less severe
Considering medical conditions that could be causing the
symptoms
Determine the initial DSM-5 diagnosis first, then conduct a differential
diagnosis
5. A patient experiencing a panic attack is prescribed a benzodiazepine. What
should the healthcare provider monitor for after administration?
Enhanced cognitive function
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Improved sleep quality
Sedation and respiratory depression
6. If a client with a family history of schizophrenia begins to exhibit unusual
behaviors and delusions, what should be the primary consideration in their
assessment?
The presence of anxiety disorders
The potential genetic predisposition to schizophrenia
The client's social environment
Recent life stressors
7. Why is it important to use a non-judgmental approach when taking a sexual
history?
It encourages honesty and openness from the patient.
, It simplifies the interview process.
It minimizes the time spent on the interview.
It allows the clinician to impose their values.
8. Describe the role of compulsions in the experience of someone with
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Compulsions are voluntary actions that help improve mood.
Compulsions are actions that individuals feel driven to perform in
response to obsessive thoughts, aimed at preventing a feared event.
Compulsions are unrelated behaviors that occur randomly.
Compulsions are social behaviors that are encouraged by peers.
9. A patient with anxiety is prescribed a stimulant medication. What
recommendation should be made regarding the timing of their medication to
minimize sleep disturbances?
The patient should take the medication at bedtime.
The patient should take the medication in the morning.
The patient should take the medication twice a day.
The patient should take the medication only when feeling anxious.
10. What is the name of the sleep disorder characterized by violent behaviors
during sleep?
Sleep Apnea
Insomnia
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Narcolepsy
