PTSD- Test 2 Questions & Answers15
The nurse is providing care to a client, diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who
is experiencing frequent nightmares. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be
prescribed for this client?
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Risperidone
Prazosin - ANSWERS-Prazosin
While Sertraline, paroxetine and risperidone are appropriate for a client diagnosed with PTSD,
the only medication that has shown effectiveness in reducing nightmares associated with PTSD
is prazosin, an antiadrenergic agent.
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The
client's family has asked about nonpharmacologic therapies that may be appropriate. Which
therapies will the nurse mention when responding to this family?
Select all that apply.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
Selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor therapy
Acupuncture therapy
Atypical antipsychotic therapy - ANSWERS-Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
Acupuncture therapy
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
therapy) are nonpharmacologic therapies used by interdisciplinary teams to treat posttraumatic
stress disorder. Acupuncture therapy is a complementary, nonpharmacologic therapy that has
been useful in the treatment of PTSD. SSRI (selective serotonin/noreprinephrine reuptake
inhibitor) and atypical antipsychotic therapy are both pharmacologic therapies that may be used
to treat PTSD.
The student nurse has completed a care plan for a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder. Which intervention is not appropriate for the student to include in the plan of care for
this client?
Help the client to express fears that interfere with daily life
Administer propranolol as ordered
The nurse is providing care to a client, diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who
is experiencing frequent nightmares. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be
prescribed for this client?
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Risperidone
Prazosin - ANSWERS-Prazosin
While Sertraline, paroxetine and risperidone are appropriate for a client diagnosed with PTSD,
the only medication that has shown effectiveness in reducing nightmares associated with PTSD
is prazosin, an antiadrenergic agent.
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The
client's family has asked about nonpharmacologic therapies that may be appropriate. Which
therapies will the nurse mention when responding to this family?
Select all that apply.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
Selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor therapy
Acupuncture therapy
Atypical antipsychotic therapy - ANSWERS-Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
Acupuncture therapy
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
therapy) are nonpharmacologic therapies used by interdisciplinary teams to treat posttraumatic
stress disorder. Acupuncture therapy is a complementary, nonpharmacologic therapy that has
been useful in the treatment of PTSD. SSRI (selective serotonin/noreprinephrine reuptake
inhibitor) and atypical antipsychotic therapy are both pharmacologic therapies that may be used
to treat PTSD.
The student nurse has completed a care plan for a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress
disorder. Which intervention is not appropriate for the student to include in the plan of care for
this client?
Help the client to express fears that interfere with daily life
Administer propranolol as ordered
