Final Exam 2022/2023(June-August
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Course NURS-6630C-8/NURS-6630N-8-Approaches to Treatment2023
Test Week 11 Final Exam
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• Quiz 1
1 out of 1 points
Brandon is a non-compliant patient that presents to the clinic asking for help with his
alcohol dependence. The PMHNP evaluates the patient and determines a long-acting
injection that blocks the mu-receptors would be the best treatment option for Brandon.
Which medication should the PMHNP prescribe?
Selected c.
Respons Naltrexone
e: (VIVITROL)
• Quiz 2
1 out of 1 points
Sandra complains of constipation after being on quetiapine (SEROQUEL) for several
weeks. Constipation is likely caused by the binding of quetiapine (SEROQUEL) to which
receptor?
Selected b.
Response: 1
,Quiz 3
Even though both of these medications are useful in the treatment of ADHD, their actions
are different. Atomoxetine is a selective reuptake inhibitor, while
bupropion is a selective reuptake inhibitor.
Selected d.
Respons Norepinephrine / norepinephrine-
e: dopamine
• Quiz 4
1 out of 1 points
An adult patient presents with a history of alcohol addiction and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given these comorbidities, the PMHNP determines which
of the following medications may be the best treatment option?
Selected d.
Respons Atomoxetine
e: (Strattera)
• Quiz 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is attempting to treat a patient’s chronic insomnia and wishes to start with
an initial prescription that has a half-life of approximately 1–2 hours. What is the most
appropriate prescription for the PMHNP to make?
Selected b.
Respons Triazolam
e: (Halcion)
• Quiz 6
1 out of 1 points
A patient with chronic insomnia and depression is taking trazodone (Oleptro) but
complains of feeling drowsy during the day. What can the PMHNP do to reduce the drug’s
daytime sedating effects?
Selected d.
Respons Give the medicine at night and lower
e: the dose
• Quiz 7
1 out of 1 points
A young patient is prescribed Vyvanse. During the follow-up appointment, which
comment made by the patient makes the PMHNP think that the dosing is being done
, incorrectly?
Selected b.
Respons “I am unable to fall asleep at
e: night.”
• Quiz 8
1 out of 1 points
Alcohol enhances inhibition at synapses and reduces excitation at
synapses.
Selected c.
Respons Dopeminergic /
e: Glugamate
• Quiz 9
1 out of 1 points
A patient’s daughter calls your office with concerns that her mother is having significant
gastrointestinal side effects. You review the patient’s chart and realize she is having side
effects from donepezil (ARICEPT). What is the mechanism of the gastrointestinal
disturbances?
Selected b.
Respons Donepezil increases the activity of acetylcholinesterase in the peripheral
e: acetylcholine neurons and the decline in acetylcholine causes increased
side effects.
• Quiz 10
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following anticonvulsants increases serotonergic neurotransmission and
GABAergic transmission, while decreasing glutamatergic neurotransmission?
Selected a.
Respons Topiramate
e: (TOPAMAX)
• Quiz 11
1 out of 1 points
A 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease presents with agitation
and aggressive behavior. The PMHNP determines which of the following to be the best
treatment option?