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NU 345 - Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers 2025
On the basis of the current understanding of neurotransmitters, what does the
nurse view as playing a role in a patient's symptoms of profound depression?
a)increased dopamine level.
b)decreased serotonin level.
c)increased norepinephrine level.
d)decreased acetylcholine level. - (answers)b)decreased serotonin level.
The medication prescribed for a client acts by blocking reuptake of both serotonin
and norepinephrine. What behavior by the patient would indicate that the
treatment is successful?
a)laughing at a joke.
b)exercising a sore shoulder.
c)writing down his telephone number.
d)going to his room to "calm down." - (answers)a)laughing at a joke.
The nurse caring for a client prescribed an antipsychotic medication that blocks
acetylcholine. Based on this information, what side effects will the nurse assess
for?
a)sedation, drowsiness, hypotension, and weight gain.
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b)orthostatic hypotension and memory dysfunction.
c)blurred vision, dry mouth, and constipation.
d)tremors, tachycardia, and ejaculatory dysfunction. - (answers)c)blurred vision,
dry mouth, and constipation.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed an antidepressant that is a
monoamine inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse is providing nutrition education. What
food restrictions will the nurse discuss?
a)white flour, gluten products
b)Nuts, especially tree nuts
c)whole milk and dairy products
d)Aged cheeses, smoked fish - (answers)d)Aged cheeses, smoked fish
The nurse caring for a client recently precribed a second generation antipsychotic,
risperidone (Risperidal)? What side effect should the nurse observe the client
carefully for?
a)a weight gain
b)reports of falls
c)a rapid heartbeat
d)poor urinary output - (answers)b)reports of falls
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The patient's wife asks the nurse why her husband has had problems with
involuntary movements since being prescribed a first generation antipyschotic
medication, Haldol (Haloperidol). What is the best response of the nurse?
a)"This is all part of the agitation that the medication is prescribed to treat."
b)"This has to do with the stimulant effects of Haldol."
c)"This medication blocks a neurotransmitter that is involved in involuntary
movement."
d)"This medication can cause seizure-like activity." - (answers)c)"This medication
blocks a neurotransmitter that is involved in involuntary movement."
The nurse is developing the plan of care for a patient prescribed clonazepam
(Klonopin). What outcome measure would indicate that the treatment is
effective?
a)less anxiety.
b)normal appetite.
c)improved sleep pattern.
d)reduced auditory hallucinations. - (answers)a)less anxiety.
The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of ã-aminobutyric
acid (GABA). Which effect would be expected?
a)Reduced anxiety
NU 345 - Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers 2025
On the basis of the current understanding of neurotransmitters, what does the
nurse view as playing a role in a patient's symptoms of profound depression?
a)increased dopamine level.
b)decreased serotonin level.
c)increased norepinephrine level.
d)decreased acetylcholine level. - (answers)b)decreased serotonin level.
The medication prescribed for a client acts by blocking reuptake of both serotonin
and norepinephrine. What behavior by the patient would indicate that the
treatment is successful?
a)laughing at a joke.
b)exercising a sore shoulder.
c)writing down his telephone number.
d)going to his room to "calm down." - (answers)a)laughing at a joke.
The nurse caring for a client prescribed an antipsychotic medication that blocks
acetylcholine. Based on this information, what side effects will the nurse assess
for?
a)sedation, drowsiness, hypotension, and weight gain.
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b)orthostatic hypotension and memory dysfunction.
c)blurred vision, dry mouth, and constipation.
d)tremors, tachycardia, and ejaculatory dysfunction. - (answers)c)blurred vision,
dry mouth, and constipation.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed an antidepressant that is a
monoamine inhibitor (MAOI). The nurse is providing nutrition education. What
food restrictions will the nurse discuss?
a)white flour, gluten products
b)Nuts, especially tree nuts
c)whole milk and dairy products
d)Aged cheeses, smoked fish - (answers)d)Aged cheeses, smoked fish
The nurse caring for a client recently precribed a second generation antipsychotic,
risperidone (Risperidal)? What side effect should the nurse observe the client
carefully for?
a)a weight gain
b)reports of falls
c)a rapid heartbeat
d)poor urinary output - (answers)b)reports of falls
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The patient's wife asks the nurse why her husband has had problems with
involuntary movements since being prescribed a first generation antipyschotic
medication, Haldol (Haloperidol). What is the best response of the nurse?
a)"This is all part of the agitation that the medication is prescribed to treat."
b)"This has to do with the stimulant effects of Haldol."
c)"This medication blocks a neurotransmitter that is involved in involuntary
movement."
d)"This medication can cause seizure-like activity." - (answers)c)"This medication
blocks a neurotransmitter that is involved in involuntary movement."
The nurse is developing the plan of care for a patient prescribed clonazepam
(Klonopin). What outcome measure would indicate that the treatment is
effective?
a)less anxiety.
b)normal appetite.
c)improved sleep pattern.
d)reduced auditory hallucinations. - (answers)a)less anxiety.
The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of ã-aminobutyric
acid (GABA). Which effect would be expected?
a)Reduced anxiety
