NSG 322 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
What medication is given for benzo overdose? - ANSWERS-
Flumanezil (Romazicon) IV
Methadone - ANSWERS-opioid agonists that blocks cravings for
opioids (not used for pain)
Clonidine (Catapress) - ANSWERS-effective with naltrexone
(decreased HR and BP)
What medication is given to a patient experiencing a seizure from
overdose? - ANSWERS-Diazepam
What type of club drug is mostly used in drinks? - ANSWERS-
Flunatrazepam (clear and has no taste)
A patient comes to the hospital and states that they were sexually
assaulted and doesn't' remember what happened. The urine test comes
back negative. What club drug was most likely used? - ANSWERS-
Ketamine (hallucinogenic, only in body for 30-60 min)
What is normal BMI? - ANSWERS-18.5-24.9
,What eating disorder uses BMI to measure severity? - ANSWERS-
Anorexia Nervosa
What eating disorder uses the amount of purging a day to measure
severity? - ANSWERS-Bulimia Nervosa
A patient with anorexia nervosa is rapidly reintroducing foods to her
diet. What assessment about her weight is normal? - ANSWERS-
Increase of 2-3 lbs/week
When should patients with eating disorders go to group therapy? -
ANSWERS-Right after their meals
What medication is used to treat anorexia nervosa? - ANSWERS-
Olanzipine (can improve cognition and body image, can help stabilize
client's mood)
What symptom is common to see in patient with Bulimia? -
ANSWERS-Russell Sign
Ipecac - ANSWERS-an emetic that enduces vomiting
What medication can individuals used to commit suicide? -
ANSWERS-Antidepressants
, What type of drugs are not administered to older adults? -
ANSWERS-First generation antipsychotics because of the increased
incidence of death (Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine, Loxapine, &
Fluphenazine)
What is the most important thing to say to a patient that has been
drinking alcohol? - ANSWERS-"When was the last time you drank" -
Can assess for alcohol withdrawal
What are the benefits of using atypical antipsychotics (ariprazole,
oplanzapine, risperidone) with lithium for bipolar disorder? -
ANSWERS-To lower physical activity. Once lithium is effective,
atypical antipsychotics are tapered off
What medication should NOT be given for acute and mixed mania in
bipolar disorder? - ANSWERS-alprazolam!! (leads to agitation and
aggression)
What is the normal range for lithium? - ANSWERS-0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What are important components to remember when taking lithium? -
ANSWERS--Do not limit sodium intake
-Do not take with diuretics
-Monitor for dehydration
What complications can excess lithium lead to? - ANSWERS-Renal
damage and hypothyroidism (goiter)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
What medication is given for benzo overdose? - ANSWERS-
Flumanezil (Romazicon) IV
Methadone - ANSWERS-opioid agonists that blocks cravings for
opioids (not used for pain)
Clonidine (Catapress) - ANSWERS-effective with naltrexone
(decreased HR and BP)
What medication is given to a patient experiencing a seizure from
overdose? - ANSWERS-Diazepam
What type of club drug is mostly used in drinks? - ANSWERS-
Flunatrazepam (clear and has no taste)
A patient comes to the hospital and states that they were sexually
assaulted and doesn't' remember what happened. The urine test comes
back negative. What club drug was most likely used? - ANSWERS-
Ketamine (hallucinogenic, only in body for 30-60 min)
What is normal BMI? - ANSWERS-18.5-24.9
,What eating disorder uses BMI to measure severity? - ANSWERS-
Anorexia Nervosa
What eating disorder uses the amount of purging a day to measure
severity? - ANSWERS-Bulimia Nervosa
A patient with anorexia nervosa is rapidly reintroducing foods to her
diet. What assessment about her weight is normal? - ANSWERS-
Increase of 2-3 lbs/week
When should patients with eating disorders go to group therapy? -
ANSWERS-Right after their meals
What medication is used to treat anorexia nervosa? - ANSWERS-
Olanzipine (can improve cognition and body image, can help stabilize
client's mood)
What symptom is common to see in patient with Bulimia? -
ANSWERS-Russell Sign
Ipecac - ANSWERS-an emetic that enduces vomiting
What medication can individuals used to commit suicide? -
ANSWERS-Antidepressants
, What type of drugs are not administered to older adults? -
ANSWERS-First generation antipsychotics because of the increased
incidence of death (Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine, Loxapine, &
Fluphenazine)
What is the most important thing to say to a patient that has been
drinking alcohol? - ANSWERS-"When was the last time you drank" -
Can assess for alcohol withdrawal
What are the benefits of using atypical antipsychotics (ariprazole,
oplanzapine, risperidone) with lithium for bipolar disorder? -
ANSWERS-To lower physical activity. Once lithium is effective,
atypical antipsychotics are tapered off
What medication should NOT be given for acute and mixed mania in
bipolar disorder? - ANSWERS-alprazolam!! (leads to agitation and
aggression)
What is the normal range for lithium? - ANSWERS-0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What are important components to remember when taking lithium? -
ANSWERS--Do not limit sodium intake
-Do not take with diuretics
-Monitor for dehydration
What complications can excess lithium lead to? - ANSWERS-Renal
damage and hypothyroidism (goiter)
