NR 601 WEEK 3 PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
AND SCREENING DISCUSSION
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What causes Serotonin Syndrome? Answer: Excess serotonergic
agents.
⩥ What is the triad of symptoms for Serotonin Syndrome? Answer:
Mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular
abnormalities.
⩥ What is the treatment for Serotonin Syndrome? Answer: Stop the drug
and provide supportive care.
⩥ What is a risk associated with benzodiazepines? Answer: Dependence.
⩥ What are risks of benzodiazepines in the elderly? Answer: Falls and
confusion.
⩥ Are benzodiazepines first-line treatment for PTSD? Answer: No.
⩥ What is the first-line therapy for ADHD? Answer: Stimulants.
, ⩥ What should be monitored in pediatric patients on stimulants?
Answer: Growth, blood pressure, and heart rate.
⩥ What is a non-stimulant option for ADHD? Answer: Atomoxetine.
⩥ What is the screening tool for Alcohol Use Disorder? Answer: CAGE.
⩥ What is a positive CAGE score? Answer: 2 or more.
⩥ What medications are used for Opioid Use Disorder? Answer:
Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
⩥ What is the use of Naloxone? Answer: Opioid overdose reversal.
⩥ What does PHQ-9 screen for? Answer: Depression.
⩥ What does GAD-7 screen for? Answer: Anxiety.
⩥ What does PC-PTSD-5 screen for? Answer: PTSD.
⩥ What does DIG FAST screen for? Answer: Mania.
AND SCREENING DISCUSSION
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What causes Serotonin Syndrome? Answer: Excess serotonergic
agents.
⩥ What is the triad of symptoms for Serotonin Syndrome? Answer:
Mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular
abnormalities.
⩥ What is the treatment for Serotonin Syndrome? Answer: Stop the drug
and provide supportive care.
⩥ What is a risk associated with benzodiazepines? Answer: Dependence.
⩥ What are risks of benzodiazepines in the elderly? Answer: Falls and
confusion.
⩥ Are benzodiazepines first-line treatment for PTSD? Answer: No.
⩥ What is the first-line therapy for ADHD? Answer: Stimulants.
, ⩥ What should be monitored in pediatric patients on stimulants?
Answer: Growth, blood pressure, and heart rate.
⩥ What is a non-stimulant option for ADHD? Answer: Atomoxetine.
⩥ What is the screening tool for Alcohol Use Disorder? Answer: CAGE.
⩥ What is a positive CAGE score? Answer: 2 or more.
⩥ What medications are used for Opioid Use Disorder? Answer:
Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
⩥ What is the use of Naloxone? Answer: Opioid overdose reversal.
⩥ What does PHQ-9 screen for? Answer: Depression.
⩥ What does GAD-7 screen for? Answer: Anxiety.
⩥ What does PC-PTSD-5 screen for? Answer: PTSD.
⩥ What does DIG FAST screen for? Answer: Mania.
