NURS 6630 CORE MAIN QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔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 - ✔✔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
✔✔The parents of a 7-year-old patient with ADHD are concerned about the effects of
stimulants on their child. The parents prefer to start pharmacological treatment with a
non-stimulant. Which medication will the PMHNP will most likely prescribe?
Selected
Answer:
A.
Stratt
era - ✔✔The parents of a 7-year-old patient with ADHD are concerned about the effects
of
stimulants on their child. The parents prefer to start pharmacological treatment with a
non-stimulant. Which medication will the PMHNP will most likely prescribe?
Selected
Answer:
A.
Stratt
,era
✔✔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) - ✔✔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)
✔✔A 63-year-old patient presents with the following symptoms. The PMHNP
determines
which set of symptoms warrant prescribing a medication? Select the answer that is
matched with an appropriate treatment.
Selected
Answer:
B.
Impairment in the ability to learn and retain new information is most
problematic, and an appropriate treatment option would be donepezil - ✔✔A 63-year-old
patient presents with the following symptoms. The PMHNP determines
which set of symptoms warrant prescribing a medication? Select the answer that is
matched with an appropriate treatment.
Selected
Answer:
B.
Impairment in the ability to learn and retain new information is most
problematic, and an appropriate treatment option would be donepezil
✔✔The PMHNP is caring for a patient with chronic insomnia who is worried about
pharmacological treatment because the patient does not want to experience
dependence. Which pharmacological treatment approach will the PMHNP likely select
for
this patient for a limited duration, while searching and correcting the underlying
pathology associated with the insomnia?
Selected
Answer:
D.
, Non-benzodiazepine
hypnotics - ✔✔The PMHNP is caring for a patient with chronic insomnia who is worried
about
pharmacological treatment because the patient does not want to experience
dependence. Which pharmacological treatment approach will the PMHNP likely select
for
this patient for a limited duration, while searching and correcting the underlying
pathology associated with the insomnia?
Selected
Answer:
D.
Non-benzodiazepine
hypnotics
✔✔The PMHNP is performing a quality assurance peer review of the chart of another
PMHNP.
Upon review, the PMHNP reviews the chart of an older adult patient in long-term care
facility who has chronic insomnia. The chart indicates that the patient has been
receiving
hypnotics on a nightly basis. What does the PMHNP find problematic about this
documentation?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Hypnotics have prolonged half-lives that can cause drug
accumulation in the elderly - ✔✔The PMHNP is performing a quality assurance peer
review of the chart of another PMHNP.
Upon review, the PMHNP reviews the chart of an older adult patient in long-term care
facility who has chronic insomnia. The chart indicates that the patient has been
receiving
hypnotics on a nightly basis. What does the PMHNP find problematic about this
documentation?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Hypnotics have prolonged half-lives that can cause drug
accumulation in the elderly
✔✔The PMHNP is evaluating a 30-year-old female patient who states that she notices
pain
and a drastic change in mood before the start of her menstrual cycle. The patient states
that she has tried diet and lifestyle changes but nothing has worked. What will the
PMHNP most likely do?
Selected
Answer:
C.
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔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 - ✔✔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
✔✔The parents of a 7-year-old patient with ADHD are concerned about the effects of
stimulants on their child. The parents prefer to start pharmacological treatment with a
non-stimulant. Which medication will the PMHNP will most likely prescribe?
Selected
Answer:
A.
Stratt
era - ✔✔The parents of a 7-year-old patient with ADHD are concerned about the effects
of
stimulants on their child. The parents prefer to start pharmacological treatment with a
non-stimulant. Which medication will the PMHNP will most likely prescribe?
Selected
Answer:
A.
Stratt
,era
✔✔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) - ✔✔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)
✔✔A 63-year-old patient presents with the following symptoms. The PMHNP
determines
which set of symptoms warrant prescribing a medication? Select the answer that is
matched with an appropriate treatment.
Selected
Answer:
B.
Impairment in the ability to learn and retain new information is most
problematic, and an appropriate treatment option would be donepezil - ✔✔A 63-year-old
patient presents with the following symptoms. The PMHNP determines
which set of symptoms warrant prescribing a medication? Select the answer that is
matched with an appropriate treatment.
Selected
Answer:
B.
Impairment in the ability to learn and retain new information is most
problematic, and an appropriate treatment option would be donepezil
✔✔The PMHNP is caring for a patient with chronic insomnia who is worried about
pharmacological treatment because the patient does not want to experience
dependence. Which pharmacological treatment approach will the PMHNP likely select
for
this patient for a limited duration, while searching and correcting the underlying
pathology associated with the insomnia?
Selected
Answer:
D.
, Non-benzodiazepine
hypnotics - ✔✔The PMHNP is caring for a patient with chronic insomnia who is worried
about
pharmacological treatment because the patient does not want to experience
dependence. Which pharmacological treatment approach will the PMHNP likely select
for
this patient for a limited duration, while searching and correcting the underlying
pathology associated with the insomnia?
Selected
Answer:
D.
Non-benzodiazepine
hypnotics
✔✔The PMHNP is performing a quality assurance peer review of the chart of another
PMHNP.
Upon review, the PMHNP reviews the chart of an older adult patient in long-term care
facility who has chronic insomnia. The chart indicates that the patient has been
receiving
hypnotics on a nightly basis. What does the PMHNP find problematic about this
documentation?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Hypnotics have prolonged half-lives that can cause drug
accumulation in the elderly - ✔✔The PMHNP is performing a quality assurance peer
review of the chart of another PMHNP.
Upon review, the PMHNP reviews the chart of an older adult patient in long-term care
facility who has chronic insomnia. The chart indicates that the patient has been
receiving
hypnotics on a nightly basis. What does the PMHNP find problematic about this
documentation?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Hypnotics have prolonged half-lives that can cause drug
accumulation in the elderly
✔✔The PMHNP is evaluating a 30-year-old female patient who states that she notices
pain
and a drastic change in mood before the start of her menstrual cycle. The patient states
that she has tried diet and lifestyle changes but nothing has worked. What will the
PMHNP most likely do?
Selected
Answer:
C.
