NURS 6630 Final Exam
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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The parents of a 10 year old girl diagnosed with ADHD ask if the PMHNP can prescribe
something to help their daughter’s ADHD that is not a stimulant. Which of the following
responses is correct?
Selected c.
Answer: "I can prescribe atomoxetine for your daughter. This medication help ADHD
symptoms and is not considered a stimulant."
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient with chronic insomnia asks the PMHNP if they can first try an over-the-counter
(OTC) medication before one that needs to be prescribed to help the patient sleep. Which is the
best response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: d.
“You can get melatonin over the counter, which will help with sleep onset.”
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Methylphenidate, amphetamine, and cocaine are alike because all three
_____________________.
, Selected Answer: c.
act as depressants.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
An elderly woman with a history of Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease, and
myocardial infarction had a fall at home 3 months ago that resulted in her receiving an open
reduction internal fixation. While assessing this patient, the PMHNP is made aware that the
patient continues to experience mild to moderate pain. What is the PMHNP most likely to do?
Selected B. Order ibuprofen (Motrin) because she may need long-term treatment and
Answer: chronic pain is not uncommon..
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who openly admitted to drinking a quart of vodka daily.
Prior to prescribing this patient disulfiram (Antabuse), it is important for the PMHNP to:
Selected Answer: c.
Evaluate the patient’s willingness to abstain from alcohol
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Insomnia is caused by excessive nighttime arousal. The PMHNP is likely to prescribe which of
the following to treat insomnia?
Selected Answer: d.
, A negative allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
The nursing staff asks the PMHNP for additional education regarding the treatment of agitation
in dementia patients. Which of the following is correct?
Selected b.
Answer: The nurse should attempt to determine how the patient's environment may be
impacting the patient's mood.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
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: d.
Prescribe desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), 50 mg daily
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who reports excessive arousal at nighttime. What could the
PMHNP use for a time-limited duration to shift the patient’s brain from a hyperactive state to a
sleep state?
Selected Answer: b.
Latest Multiple Versions
Verified Questions and Answers
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, NURS6630 Final Exam
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The parents of a 10 year old girl diagnosed with ADHD ask if the PMHNP can prescribe
something to help their daughter’s ADHD that is not a stimulant. Which of the following
responses is correct?
Selected c.
Answer: "I can prescribe atomoxetine for your daughter. This medication help ADHD
symptoms and is not considered a stimulant."
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient with chronic insomnia asks the PMHNP if they can first try an over-the-counter
(OTC) medication before one that needs to be prescribed to help the patient sleep. Which is the
best response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: d.
“You can get melatonin over the counter, which will help with sleep onset.”
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Methylphenidate, amphetamine, and cocaine are alike because all three
_____________________.
, Selected Answer: c.
act as depressants.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
An elderly woman with a history of Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease, and
myocardial infarction had a fall at home 3 months ago that resulted in her receiving an open
reduction internal fixation. While assessing this patient, the PMHNP is made aware that the
patient continues to experience mild to moderate pain. What is the PMHNP most likely to do?
Selected B. Order ibuprofen (Motrin) because she may need long-term treatment and
Answer: chronic pain is not uncommon..
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who openly admitted to drinking a quart of vodka daily.
Prior to prescribing this patient disulfiram (Antabuse), it is important for the PMHNP to:
Selected Answer: c.
Evaluate the patient’s willingness to abstain from alcohol
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Insomnia is caused by excessive nighttime arousal. The PMHNP is likely to prescribe which of
the following to treat insomnia?
Selected Answer: d.
, A negative allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
The nursing staff asks the PMHNP for additional education regarding the treatment of agitation
in dementia patients. Which of the following is correct?
Selected b.
Answer: The nurse should attempt to determine how the patient's environment may be
impacting the patient's mood.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
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: d.
Prescribe desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), 50 mg daily
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who reports excessive arousal at nighttime. What could the
PMHNP use for a time-limited duration to shift the patient’s brain from a hyperactive state to a
sleep state?
Selected Answer: b.
