NURS 6630 Midterm Exam |
Complete Questions and Correct
Answers | Verified 2026 Study
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Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient (client) asks why it is necessary
to add medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s
best response would be:
Selected C.
Answe “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems in
r: the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-functioning
systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current medication in
stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your symptoms.”
• Question
2 0 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like to
begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar
depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter.
The PMHNP recognizes that which of the following
medications is contraindicated for this patient (client)?
CORREC C.
T: Lithium
(Lithobid)
• Question
3 1 out of 1
points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was started on
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After beginning this
medication, the PMHNP noticed that this client seemed to swing
into a hypomanic episode. What can the PMHNP infer from this
behavior change?
CORREC A.
T: This client may have Bipolar III disorder
• Question
4 1 out of 1
, points
A patient (client) presents with frequent episodes of mania.
Which statement describes an appropriate treatment
approach for this patient (client)?
,CORREC B.
T: “The patient (client) could benefit from an
, anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
(EPS) for patient (client)s who take antipsychotics?
CORREC B.
T:
Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A
antagonism properties
• Question
6 1 out of 1
points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the staff to
monitor for which possible effect?
CORREC D.
T: All of
the
above
• Question
7 1 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient (client) who is taking
antipsychotics heard the psychiatrist tell the patient (client)
that the patient (client) would be placed on a different
antipsychotic agent called an atypical antipsychotic. What
neurotransmitters will this new medication work on?
CORREC A.
T: dopamine and serotonin
• Question
8 1 out of 1
points
While genes have potential to modify behavior, behavior can
also modify genes. How do genes impact this process?
CORREC B.
T: Changes made to proteins lead to
changes in behavior.
• Question
9 1 out of 1
points
Complete Questions and Correct
Answers | Verified 2026 Study
Guide | Graded A+
Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient (client) asks why it is necessary
to add medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s
best response would be:
Selected C.
Answe “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems in
r: the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-functioning
systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current medication in
stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your symptoms.”
• Question
2 0 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like to
begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar
depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter.
The PMHNP recognizes that which of the following
medications is contraindicated for this patient (client)?
CORREC C.
T: Lithium
(Lithobid)
• Question
3 1 out of 1
points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was started on
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After beginning this
medication, the PMHNP noticed that this client seemed to swing
into a hypomanic episode. What can the PMHNP infer from this
behavior change?
CORREC A.
T: This client may have Bipolar III disorder
• Question
4 1 out of 1
, points
A patient (client) presents with frequent episodes of mania.
Which statement describes an appropriate treatment
approach for this patient (client)?
,CORREC B.
T: “The patient (client) could benefit from an
, anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
(EPS) for patient (client)s who take antipsychotics?
CORREC B.
T:
Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A
antagonism properties
• Question
6 1 out of 1
points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the staff to
monitor for which possible effect?
CORREC D.
T: All of
the
above
• Question
7 1 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient (client) who is taking
antipsychotics heard the psychiatrist tell the patient (client)
that the patient (client) would be placed on a different
antipsychotic agent called an atypical antipsychotic. What
neurotransmitters will this new medication work on?
CORREC A.
T: dopamine and serotonin
• Question
8 1 out of 1
points
While genes have potential to modify behavior, behavior can
also modify genes. How do genes impact this process?
CORREC B.
T: Changes made to proteins lead to
changes in behavior.
• Question
9 1 out of 1
points
