NUR 507 - EXAM
NUR 507 - EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL 350 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+||ALREADY
GRADED A+
The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid
(GABA). Which effect would be expected
A. Reduced anxiety
B. More organized thinking
C. Improved memory
D. Fewer sensory perceptual alterations
ANS: A. Reduced anxiety
2. The therapeutic action of neurotransmitter inhibitors that block reuptake cause:
A. Decreased concentration of the blocked neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
B. Increased concentration of the blocked neurotransmitter in the synaptic gap.
C. Destruction of receptor sites specific to the blocked neurotransmitter.
D. Limbic system stimulation
ANS: B. Increased concentration of the blocked neurotransmitter in the synaptic gap.
A patient taking medication for mental illness develops restlessness and an uncontrollable
need to be in motion. Which drug action causes these symptoms to develop?
A. Anticholinergic effects
B. Dopamine-blocking effects
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C. Endocrine-stimulating effects
D. Ability to stimulate spinal nerves
ANS: B. Dopamine-blocking effects
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder has an unstable mood, aggressiveness, agitation,
talkativeness, and irritability. The nurse expects the health care provider to prescribe a
medication
from which group?
A. Psychostimulants
B. Mood stabilizers
C. Anticholinergics
D. Antidepressants
ANS: B. Mood stabilizers
Which instruction has priority when teaching a patient about clozapine (Clozaril)?
A. "Avoid unprotected sex."
B. "Report sore throat and fever immediately."
C. "Reduce foods high in polyunsaturated fats."
D. "Use over-the-counter preparations for rashes."
ANS: B. "Report sore throat and fever immediately."
A patient has moderate depression and is being prescribed medication in addition to
beginning psychotherapy. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect to provide
the patient with teaching about:
A. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
B. Clozapine (Clozaril).
C. Sertraline (Zoloft).
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D. Tacrine (Cognex).
ANS: C. Sertraline (Zoloft)
7. A nurse assesses a patient with a tentative diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder.
Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
A. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?"
B. "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?"
C. "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?"
D. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
ANS: D. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
8. The nurse assesses a patient who complains of loneliness and episodes of anxiety. Which
statement by the patient is most likely if this patient also has agoraphobia?
A. "I'm sure I will get over not wanting to leave home soon. It takes time."
B. "Being afraid to go out seems ridiculous, but I can't go out the door."
C. "My family says they like it now that I stay home most of the time."
D. "When I have a good incentive to go out, I can do it."
ANS: B. "Being afraid to go out seems ridiculous, but I can't go out the door."
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For a patient experiencing panic, which nursing intervention should be implemented first?
A. Teach relaxation techniques.
B. Administer an anxiolytic medication.
C. Prepare to implement physical controls.
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D. Provide calm, brief, directive communication.
ANS: D. Provide calm, brief, directive communication.
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A patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder has this nursing diagnosis: Anxiety
related to __________ as evidenced by inability to control compulsive cleaning. Which
phrase correctly completes the etiological portion of the diagnosis?
A. Feelings of responsibility for the health of family members
B. Approval-seeking behavior from friends and family
C. Persistent thoughts about bacteria, germs, and dirt
D. Needs to avoid interactions with others
ANS: C. Persistent thoughts about bacteria, germs, and dirt
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A patient says to the nurse, "My life doesn't have any happiness in it anymore. I once
enjoyed holidays, but now they're just another day." The nurse documents this report as an
example of:
A. Dysthymia.
B. Anhedonia.
C. Euphoria.
D. Anergia.
ANS: B. Anhedonia
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NUR 507 - EXAM 3 NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL 350 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+||ALREADY
GRADED A+
The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid
(GABA). Which effect would be expected
A. Reduced anxiety
B. More organized thinking
C. Improved memory
D. Fewer sensory perceptual alterations
ANS: A. Reduced anxiety
2. The therapeutic action of neurotransmitter inhibitors that block reuptake cause:
A. Decreased concentration of the blocked neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
B. Increased concentration of the blocked neurotransmitter in the synaptic gap.
C. Destruction of receptor sites specific to the blocked neurotransmitter.
D. Limbic system stimulation
ANS: B. Increased concentration of the blocked neurotransmitter in the synaptic gap.
A patient taking medication for mental illness develops restlessness and an uncontrollable
need to be in motion. Which drug action causes these symptoms to develop?
A. Anticholinergic effects
B. Dopamine-blocking effects
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C. Endocrine-stimulating effects
D. Ability to stimulate spinal nerves
ANS: B. Dopamine-blocking effects
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder has an unstable mood, aggressiveness, agitation,
talkativeness, and irritability. The nurse expects the health care provider to prescribe a
medication
from which group?
A. Psychostimulants
B. Mood stabilizers
C. Anticholinergics
D. Antidepressants
ANS: B. Mood stabilizers
Which instruction has priority when teaching a patient about clozapine (Clozaril)?
A. "Avoid unprotected sex."
B. "Report sore throat and fever immediately."
C. "Reduce foods high in polyunsaturated fats."
D. "Use over-the-counter preparations for rashes."
ANS: B. "Report sore throat and fever immediately."
A patient has moderate depression and is being prescribed medication in addition to
beginning psychotherapy. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect to provide
the patient with teaching about:
A. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
B. Clozapine (Clozaril).
C. Sertraline (Zoloft).
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D. Tacrine (Cognex).
ANS: C. Sertraline (Zoloft)
7. A nurse assesses a patient with a tentative diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder.
Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
A. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?"
B. "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?"
C. "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?"
D. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
ANS: D. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
8. The nurse assesses a patient who complains of loneliness and episodes of anxiety. Which
statement by the patient is most likely if this patient also has agoraphobia?
A. "I'm sure I will get over not wanting to leave home soon. It takes time."
B. "Being afraid to go out seems ridiculous, but I can't go out the door."
C. "My family says they like it now that I stay home most of the time."
D. "When I have a good incentive to go out, I can do it."
ANS: B. "Being afraid to go out seems ridiculous, but I can't go out the door."
.!
For a patient experiencing panic, which nursing intervention should be implemented first?
A. Teach relaxation techniques.
B. Administer an anxiolytic medication.
C. Prepare to implement physical controls.
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D. Provide calm, brief, directive communication.
ANS: D. Provide calm, brief, directive communication.
.!
A patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder has this nursing diagnosis: Anxiety
related to __________ as evidenced by inability to control compulsive cleaning. Which
phrase correctly completes the etiological portion of the diagnosis?
A. Feelings of responsibility for the health of family members
B. Approval-seeking behavior from friends and family
C. Persistent thoughts about bacteria, germs, and dirt
D. Needs to avoid interactions with others
ANS: C. Persistent thoughts about bacteria, germs, and dirt
.!
A patient says to the nurse, "My life doesn't have any happiness in it anymore. I once
enjoyed holidays, but now they're just another day." The nurse documents this report as an
example of:
A. Dysthymia.
B. Anhedonia.
C. Euphoria.
D. Anergia.
ANS: B. Anhedonia
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