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Midterm Exam :NR 546 / NR546 | Actual Questions
and Answers | Latest Updated 2025/2026 (Graded
A+)
Which of the following data is most accurate in determining a treatment plan for
a patient who presents with depression? - (ANSWER)The patient states that they
are experiencing feelings of sadness, insomnia, and lack of appetite
Informed Consent - (ANSWER)clients have the right to receive enough
information to make decisions about their treatment. They must also be informed
about the potential risks associated with medication. Clients have the right to
refuse treatment and cannot be forcibly medicated in non-emergencies.
Which lobe is responsible for movement and intelligence and can result in
personality changes if damaged? - (ANSWER)Frontal Lobe
The PMHNP wants to prescribe olanzipine for a client with depression. However,
the client currently takes amiodarone for chronic atrial fibrillation. What does the
PMHNP need to do to establish efficiency of this medication? -
(ANSWER)Decrease the dosage of olanzipine\n\nAmiodarone is a CYP450
inhibitor which means it will stop/slow down the olanzapine from metabolizing in
the body. Therefore, the olanzapine is at risk for building up in the client's system
rather than being metabolized and secreted.
What NTM is responsible for a patient's diagnosis of Parkinson's? -
(ANSWER)Dopamine\ndopamine affects balance and coordination, low levels are
found in Parkinson's.
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A surgical patient is post-op after a hernia repair. The patient is given opioids in
the OR and now has a shallow respiratory rate, pinpoint pupils, and is
unresponsive to verbal stimulation. The PMHNP prescribed naloxone to reverse
the effects of the opioids. Where does Naloxone fall on the agonist spectrum? -
(ANSWER)Antagonist
Medications for schizophrenia target which main neurotransmitter? -
(ANSWER)Dopamine\ndopamine causes negative and positive symptoms of
schizophrenia, medication block dopamine to reduce these symptoms
first generation antipsychotics improve _________ symptoms, and there is a
higher risk of developing _________. - (ANSWER)positive, hyperprolactinemia
Which medication is a good option for a patient with schizophrenia who also
suffers from insomnia? - (ANSWER)Olanzapine\n\nOlanzapine is the best
tolerated antipsychotic
What brain region is responsible for speech comprehension? -
(ANSWER)Wernicke's Area
Which neurotransmitter may be responsible for a client's symptoms of
depression? SATA\na. increased level of ACH\nb. decreased levels of NE\nc.
increased levels of 5HT\nd. decreased levels of histamine\ne. increased levels of
glutamate - (ANSWER)a. increased levels of ACH\nb. decreased levels of NE\nd.
decreased levels of histamine
Midterm Exam :NR 546 / NR546 | Actual Questions
and Answers | Latest Updated 2025/2026 (Graded
A+)
Which of the following data is most accurate in determining a treatment plan for
a patient who presents with depression? - (ANSWER)The patient states that they
are experiencing feelings of sadness, insomnia, and lack of appetite
Informed Consent - (ANSWER)clients have the right to receive enough
information to make decisions about their treatment. They must also be informed
about the potential risks associated with medication. Clients have the right to
refuse treatment and cannot be forcibly medicated in non-emergencies.
Which lobe is responsible for movement and intelligence and can result in
personality changes if damaged? - (ANSWER)Frontal Lobe
The PMHNP wants to prescribe olanzipine for a client with depression. However,
the client currently takes amiodarone for chronic atrial fibrillation. What does the
PMHNP need to do to establish efficiency of this medication? -
(ANSWER)Decrease the dosage of olanzipine\n\nAmiodarone is a CYP450
inhibitor which means it will stop/slow down the olanzapine from metabolizing in
the body. Therefore, the olanzapine is at risk for building up in the client's system
rather than being metabolized and secreted.
What NTM is responsible for a patient's diagnosis of Parkinson's? -
(ANSWER)Dopamine\ndopamine affects balance and coordination, low levels are
found in Parkinson's.
, 2
A surgical patient is post-op after a hernia repair. The patient is given opioids in
the OR and now has a shallow respiratory rate, pinpoint pupils, and is
unresponsive to verbal stimulation. The PMHNP prescribed naloxone to reverse
the effects of the opioids. Where does Naloxone fall on the agonist spectrum? -
(ANSWER)Antagonist
Medications for schizophrenia target which main neurotransmitter? -
(ANSWER)Dopamine\ndopamine causes negative and positive symptoms of
schizophrenia, medication block dopamine to reduce these symptoms
first generation antipsychotics improve _________ symptoms, and there is a
higher risk of developing _________. - (ANSWER)positive, hyperprolactinemia
Which medication is a good option for a patient with schizophrenia who also
suffers from insomnia? - (ANSWER)Olanzapine\n\nOlanzapine is the best
tolerated antipsychotic
What brain region is responsible for speech comprehension? -
(ANSWER)Wernicke's Area
Which neurotransmitter may be responsible for a client's symptoms of
depression? SATA\na. increased level of ACH\nb. decreased levels of NE\nc.
increased levels of 5HT\nd. decreased levels of histamine\ne. increased levels of
glutamate - (ANSWER)a. increased levels of ACH\nb. decreased levels of NE\nd.
decreased levels of histamine
