NSG-322 Final Review Guide | Exam Prep,
Verified Q&A (2026/2027)
What are the benefits of using atypical antipsychotics (ariprazole, oplanzapine,
risperidone) with lithium for bipolar disorder? - correct answer-To lower physical
activity. Once lithium is effective, atypical antipsychotics are tapered off
What medication should NOT be given for acute and mixed mania in bipolar
disorder? - correct answer-alprazolam!! (leads to agitation and aggression)
What is the normal range for lithium? - correct answer-0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What are important components to remember when taking lithium? - correct
answer--Do not limit sodium intake
-Do not take with diuretics
-Monitor for dehydration
What complications can excess lithium lead to? - correct answer-Renal damage
and hypothyroidism (goiter)
What complication can result from Lamotrigine? - correct answer-Steven-
Johnsons Syndrome
,Bipolar 1 disorder - correct answer-full manic and major depressive episodes that
least at least 2 weeks (dysphoric or mixed mania)
Bipolar II disorder - correct answer-pattern of depressive episodes and
hypomania
What neurotransmitters are affected in bipolar disorder? - correct answer-
dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline
Illusion - correct answer-misinterpretation of real sensory experience
ex: believes that a hose is a snake
delusion - correct answer-false belief or opinion
ex: belief that someone is being drugged
For a patients experiencing schizophrenia, what dialogue would you state
regarding the sounds they hear? - correct answer-use "your voices" instead of
"the voices"
Negative effects in schizophrenia - correct answer-*lack of characterisitics
Anergia: lack of energy
Anhedonia: inability to feel pleasure
Apathy: lack of interest
Avolition: lack of motivation
, Dopamine - correct answer-influences movement, learning, attention, and
emotion
Acetycholine - correct answer-enables muscle action, learning, and memory
norepinephrine - correct answer-helps control alertness and arousal
What medication is used to treat nightmares in patients experiencing PTSD? -
correct answer-Prazosin
What should be included in patient teaching regarding the intake of MAOIs? -
correct answer-Avoiding foods that contain tyramine (aged cheese, chocolate,
cured meats, pickled foods, beer, yeast) --> hypertensive crisis
What should be included in patient teaching for a client taking benzodiazepines? -
correct answer-The sedative effects (dont drive after taking, dont operate heavy
machinery, etc)
What medication might be given to someone with anxiety that is unable to
tolerate benzodiazepines because of the sedative effects? - correct answer-
buspirone (long-term)
TCAs - correct answer-block presynaptic receptor transporter for norepinephrine
and serotonin (used in mood disorders)
What lab values may be increased when a client takes Clozapine? - correct
answer-WBC will be decreased (agranulocytosis)
Verified Q&A (2026/2027)
What are the benefits of using atypical antipsychotics (ariprazole, oplanzapine,
risperidone) with lithium for bipolar disorder? - correct answer-To lower physical
activity. Once lithium is effective, atypical antipsychotics are tapered off
What medication should NOT be given for acute and mixed mania in bipolar
disorder? - correct answer-alprazolam!! (leads to agitation and aggression)
What is the normal range for lithium? - correct answer-0.6-1.2 mEq/L
What are important components to remember when taking lithium? - correct
answer--Do not limit sodium intake
-Do not take with diuretics
-Monitor for dehydration
What complications can excess lithium lead to? - correct answer-Renal damage
and hypothyroidism (goiter)
What complication can result from Lamotrigine? - correct answer-Steven-
Johnsons Syndrome
,Bipolar 1 disorder - correct answer-full manic and major depressive episodes that
least at least 2 weeks (dysphoric or mixed mania)
Bipolar II disorder - correct answer-pattern of depressive episodes and
hypomania
What neurotransmitters are affected in bipolar disorder? - correct answer-
dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline
Illusion - correct answer-misinterpretation of real sensory experience
ex: believes that a hose is a snake
delusion - correct answer-false belief or opinion
ex: belief that someone is being drugged
For a patients experiencing schizophrenia, what dialogue would you state
regarding the sounds they hear? - correct answer-use "your voices" instead of
"the voices"
Negative effects in schizophrenia - correct answer-*lack of characterisitics
Anergia: lack of energy
Anhedonia: inability to feel pleasure
Apathy: lack of interest
Avolition: lack of motivation
, Dopamine - correct answer-influences movement, learning, attention, and
emotion
Acetycholine - correct answer-enables muscle action, learning, and memory
norepinephrine - correct answer-helps control alertness and arousal
What medication is used to treat nightmares in patients experiencing PTSD? -
correct answer-Prazosin
What should be included in patient teaching regarding the intake of MAOIs? -
correct answer-Avoiding foods that contain tyramine (aged cheese, chocolate,
cured meats, pickled foods, beer, yeast) --> hypertensive crisis
What should be included in patient teaching for a client taking benzodiazepines? -
correct answer-The sedative effects (dont drive after taking, dont operate heavy
machinery, etc)
What medication might be given to someone with anxiety that is unable to
tolerate benzodiazepines because of the sedative effects? - correct answer-
buspirone (long-term)
TCAs - correct answer-block presynaptic receptor transporter for norepinephrine
and serotonin (used in mood disorders)
What lab values may be increased when a client takes Clozapine? - correct
answer-WBC will be decreased (agranulocytosis)
