NUR 326 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
Which of the following medications are used for alcohol
recovery/maintenance? Select all that apply.
a. Cogentin
b. Naltrexone
c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
d. Trazadone
e. Acamprosate (Campral) - ANSWER - >B C E
You have a client that has just been diagnosed with depression.
Which of the following are expected findings related to
depression? Select all that apply.
a. Increased libido
b. Anhedonia
c. Generalized pain
d. Anergia
e. Increased socialization - ANSWER - >B C D (A pt. experiencing
depression will exhibit decreased libido, lack of pleasure in
normal activities, anxiety, reports of sluggishment, changes in
eating patterns, changes in bowel habits, sleep disturbances,
and somatic reports, such as fatigue, gastrointestinal changes,
and pain.)
You are sitting with a client who has depression and you ask
them, "Have you thought about harming yourself or others?"
,The patient does not respond. What should you, as the nurse,
do next?
a. Repeat the question because they might not of heard you the
first time.
b. Sit with the patient quietly until they are ready to respond.
c. Hug the patient.
d. Implement one-to-one observation because of suicide risk. -
ANSWER - >B (The answer will almost always be sit with the
patient quietly.)
What anti-depressant has been found to be an effective non
dependence forming sleep aid?
a. Wellbutrin (Buspar)
b. Trazadone (Desyrel)
c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
d. Citalopram (Celexa) - ANSWER - >B
You are caring for a client who has been prescribed an MAO
inhibitor, Phenelazine. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make about education regarding taking this
medication?
a. "Wear sunscreen before you go outside."
b. "Call the physician if you experience a sore throat."
c. "Do not eat aged cheese meats, wine, and chocolate while
taking this medication."
,d. "It can take a few days before you start to see an
improvement in your mood." - ANSWER - >C
You are caring for a client who is taking Fluoxetine (Prozac), an
SSRI. Which of the following are manifestations of serotonin
syndrome, a serious adverse effect of too much serotonin in
the brain? Select all that apply.
a. Altered level of consciousness
b. Constipation
c. Fever
d. Tachycardia
e. Hypotension
f. Agitation
g. Tremors - ANSWER - >A C D F (Signs and symptoms of
serotonin syndrome include:
-Confusion
-Disorientation
-Agitation
-Diarrhea
-Tachycardia
-Hallucinations
-Fever
-Poor Coordination
-Elevated B/P
-Vomiting)
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient who has
undergone electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The patient should
, be carefully assessed for which of the following common
adverse effects of this treatment?
a. Dizziness and blurred vision
b. Aggression and violent behavior
c. Headache and memory loss
d. Palpitations and cardiac arrest - ANSWER - >C
A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is admitted
for inpatient care. Which of the following is the primary goal
during the admission assessment?
A. Establishing desired outcomes for the patient
B. Administering antidepressant medications
C. Collecting and organizing patient data
D. Reviewing the policies for patient conduct - ANSWER - >C
(The primary goal during the admission assessment is to collect
and organize objective and subjective data so patient problems
and needs can be identified.)
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium
carbonate (Lithobid). When teaching the patient about the
medication, which of these statements is a priority for the
healthcare provider include?
A. "You should follow this low calorie, low sodium diet to
prevent weight gain."
B. "You should avoid consuming dairy products when you are
taking this medication."
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
Which of the following medications are used for alcohol
recovery/maintenance? Select all that apply.
a. Cogentin
b. Naltrexone
c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
d. Trazadone
e. Acamprosate (Campral) - ANSWER - >B C E
You have a client that has just been diagnosed with depression.
Which of the following are expected findings related to
depression? Select all that apply.
a. Increased libido
b. Anhedonia
c. Generalized pain
d. Anergia
e. Increased socialization - ANSWER - >B C D (A pt. experiencing
depression will exhibit decreased libido, lack of pleasure in
normal activities, anxiety, reports of sluggishment, changes in
eating patterns, changes in bowel habits, sleep disturbances,
and somatic reports, such as fatigue, gastrointestinal changes,
and pain.)
You are sitting with a client who has depression and you ask
them, "Have you thought about harming yourself or others?"
,The patient does not respond. What should you, as the nurse,
do next?
a. Repeat the question because they might not of heard you the
first time.
b. Sit with the patient quietly until they are ready to respond.
c. Hug the patient.
d. Implement one-to-one observation because of suicide risk. -
ANSWER - >B (The answer will almost always be sit with the
patient quietly.)
What anti-depressant has been found to be an effective non
dependence forming sleep aid?
a. Wellbutrin (Buspar)
b. Trazadone (Desyrel)
c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
d. Citalopram (Celexa) - ANSWER - >B
You are caring for a client who has been prescribed an MAO
inhibitor, Phenelazine. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make about education regarding taking this
medication?
a. "Wear sunscreen before you go outside."
b. "Call the physician if you experience a sore throat."
c. "Do not eat aged cheese meats, wine, and chocolate while
taking this medication."
,d. "It can take a few days before you start to see an
improvement in your mood." - ANSWER - >C
You are caring for a client who is taking Fluoxetine (Prozac), an
SSRI. Which of the following are manifestations of serotonin
syndrome, a serious adverse effect of too much serotonin in
the brain? Select all that apply.
a. Altered level of consciousness
b. Constipation
c. Fever
d. Tachycardia
e. Hypotension
f. Agitation
g. Tremors - ANSWER - >A C D F (Signs and symptoms of
serotonin syndrome include:
-Confusion
-Disorientation
-Agitation
-Diarrhea
-Tachycardia
-Hallucinations
-Fever
-Poor Coordination
-Elevated B/P
-Vomiting)
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient who has
undergone electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The patient should
, be carefully assessed for which of the following common
adverse effects of this treatment?
a. Dizziness and blurred vision
b. Aggression and violent behavior
c. Headache and memory loss
d. Palpitations and cardiac arrest - ANSWER - >C
A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is admitted
for inpatient care. Which of the following is the primary goal
during the admission assessment?
A. Establishing desired outcomes for the patient
B. Administering antidepressant medications
C. Collecting and organizing patient data
D. Reviewing the policies for patient conduct - ANSWER - >C
(The primary goal during the admission assessment is to collect
and organize objective and subjective data so patient problems
and needs can be identified.)
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium
carbonate (Lithobid). When teaching the patient about the
medication, which of these statements is a priority for the
healthcare provider include?
A. "You should follow this low calorie, low sodium diet to
prevent weight gain."
B. "You should avoid consuming dairy products when you are
taking this medication."
