NUR 180 FINAL HONDROS EXAMINATION TEST
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ What is naloxone used for? Answer: To prevent heroin relapse
◉ What should a person do when they stop taking benzos and how
often do you take benzos (lams and Pam's) Answer: Prn
Lower dose and lower frequency to get patient off benzos after
getting discharged from hospital
◉ What is valproic acid for Answer: Bipolar Mania
◉ What is Haloperidol for and what do you watch for Answer:
Antipsychotic
Watch out for extrapyramidal side effects
◉ Haloperidol Deoconate what is it used for and how often Answer:
Once a month IM injection
Antipsychotic used when patient is non-compliant
,◉ Diaphrendrahydramine (Benadryl) when is it given for a mental
health patient 50mg Answer: I can be given to a patient who has
extra pyramidal side effects (neck torsion, lower jaw thrusted
forward, Twisted position)
◉ how long until it takes Fluoxetine to work Answer: It takes 4
weeks until you can see Improvement
◉ When should you take Fluoxetine and should I be taken with or
without food Answer: In the morning you should take it
It can be taken with both food or no food
◉ How should you store Fluoxetine Answer: Room temperature
◉ What is the only SSRI approved for children Answer: Fluoxetine
◉ What possible GI problems can Fluoxetine cause Answer:
Constipation
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Lethargy
Weakness
, ◉ What is lithium used for and what are side effects of lithium
toxicity Answer: Lithium is a mood stabilizer
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Lethargy
Fine hand tremors
Vomiting
◉ At what level is lithium toxic Answer: 1.5
◉ At which level is lithium dangerous and what can it cause Answer:
2.5
nystagmus ( uncontrolled eye movement)
◉ If you take diuretics with lithium what can it cause Answer:
Lithium toxicity
◉ What foods do you avoid when taking an MAOI Answer: Tyramine
Foods
(Salami, sausage, pickled food, cheese, wine, just about any aged
food)
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ What is naloxone used for? Answer: To prevent heroin relapse
◉ What should a person do when they stop taking benzos and how
often do you take benzos (lams and Pam's) Answer: Prn
Lower dose and lower frequency to get patient off benzos after
getting discharged from hospital
◉ What is valproic acid for Answer: Bipolar Mania
◉ What is Haloperidol for and what do you watch for Answer:
Antipsychotic
Watch out for extrapyramidal side effects
◉ Haloperidol Deoconate what is it used for and how often Answer:
Once a month IM injection
Antipsychotic used when patient is non-compliant
,◉ Diaphrendrahydramine (Benadryl) when is it given for a mental
health patient 50mg Answer: I can be given to a patient who has
extra pyramidal side effects (neck torsion, lower jaw thrusted
forward, Twisted position)
◉ how long until it takes Fluoxetine to work Answer: It takes 4
weeks until you can see Improvement
◉ When should you take Fluoxetine and should I be taken with or
without food Answer: In the morning you should take it
It can be taken with both food or no food
◉ How should you store Fluoxetine Answer: Room temperature
◉ What is the only SSRI approved for children Answer: Fluoxetine
◉ What possible GI problems can Fluoxetine cause Answer:
Constipation
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Lethargy
Weakness
, ◉ What is lithium used for and what are side effects of lithium
toxicity Answer: Lithium is a mood stabilizer
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Lethargy
Fine hand tremors
Vomiting
◉ At what level is lithium toxic Answer: 1.5
◉ At which level is lithium dangerous and what can it cause Answer:
2.5
nystagmus ( uncontrolled eye movement)
◉ If you take diuretics with lithium what can it cause Answer:
Lithium toxicity
◉ What foods do you avoid when taking an MAOI Answer: Tyramine
Foods
(Salami, sausage, pickled food, cheese, wine, just about any aged
food)
