NU 665C REGIS EXAM 2 FINAL STUDY GUIDE
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Description (100 Words):
This study guide is designed for students preparing for NU 665C Exam 2 at Regis College,
focusing on advanced clinical nursing concepts, pharmacology, and multisystem patient
management. Key topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, renal,
and gastrointestinal disorders, emphasizing pathophysiology, diagnostic assessment,
evidence-based pharmacologic interventions, and treatment planning. The guide provides
accurate, exam-style questions with detailed explanations to enhance clinical reasoning,
critical thinking, and practical application of knowledge. Case-based scenarios simulate real-
world patient care, reinforcing decision-making skills and problem-solving. Structured review
ensures students are confident, fully prepared, and able to excel on the NU 665C Regis Exam
2.
Key Terms:
NU 665C, Exam 2, Clinical Pharmacology, Patient Assessment, Multisystem Disorders,
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological, Endocrine, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Evidence-Based
Practice, Case Studies
What are the core symptom clusters of PTSD according to DSM-5-TR? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Intrusion Symptoms - Flashbacks, nightmares, distressing memories
Avoidance - Avoiding trauma-related thoughts, places, people
Negative Alterations in Cognition & Mood - Guilt, emotional numbing, distorted blame
Alterations in Arousal & Reactivity - Hypervigilance, irritability, startle response
What factors increase the risk of developing PTSD after trauma exposure? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Pre-trauma: Childhood abuse, genetic predisposition, pre-existing mental illness
, Peri-trauma: Severity of trauma, perceived threat to life, dissociation during trauma
Post-trauma: Lack of social support, additional life stress, maladaptive coping
How do PTSD symptoms differ between children and adults? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Children: More likely to experience nightmares without clear trauma content, re-enact
trauma in play, show new fears, and have behavioral regression.
Adults: More verbal about distress, experience avoidance and hyperarousal, and have higher
risk of comorbid conditions like substance use and depression.
What screening tools are commonly used for diagnosing PTSD? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-5) - Short 5-item screener
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) - Self-report symptom measure
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) - Gold standard for diagnosis
What are the primary treatment options for PTSD, and how effective are they? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Psychotherapy:Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) - Highly effective for
reducing symptomsProlonged Exposure Therapy (PE) - Helps with avoidance symptomsEMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - Reduces distress
Medications:SSRIs/SNRIs - First-line pharmacological treatmentPrazosin - Helps with nightmares
and hyperarousal
Effectiveness: Psychotherapy + medications often provide best outcomes
What is the clinical presentation of DID, and how does it differ from PTSD? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓DID Symptoms:Presence of two or more distinct identity statesAmnesia (gaps in
memory not explained by normal forgetting)Identity disruption (marked changes in affect,
behavior, perception)
Differences from PTSD:DID involves identity fragmentation, whereas PTSD focuses on trauma-
related fear and hyperarousalDID has more severe dissociation and amnesia than PTSD
2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS RECENT VERSION
Description (100 Words):
This study guide is designed for students preparing for NU 665C Exam 2 at Regis College,
focusing on advanced clinical nursing concepts, pharmacology, and multisystem patient
management. Key topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, renal,
and gastrointestinal disorders, emphasizing pathophysiology, diagnostic assessment,
evidence-based pharmacologic interventions, and treatment planning. The guide provides
accurate, exam-style questions with detailed explanations to enhance clinical reasoning,
critical thinking, and practical application of knowledge. Case-based scenarios simulate real-
world patient care, reinforcing decision-making skills and problem-solving. Structured review
ensures students are confident, fully prepared, and able to excel on the NU 665C Regis Exam
2.
Key Terms:
NU 665C, Exam 2, Clinical Pharmacology, Patient Assessment, Multisystem Disorders,
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological, Endocrine, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Evidence-Based
Practice, Case Studies
What are the core symptom clusters of PTSD according to DSM-5-TR? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Intrusion Symptoms - Flashbacks, nightmares, distressing memories
Avoidance - Avoiding trauma-related thoughts, places, people
Negative Alterations in Cognition & Mood - Guilt, emotional numbing, distorted blame
Alterations in Arousal & Reactivity - Hypervigilance, irritability, startle response
What factors increase the risk of developing PTSD after trauma exposure? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Pre-trauma: Childhood abuse, genetic predisposition, pre-existing mental illness
, Peri-trauma: Severity of trauma, perceived threat to life, dissociation during trauma
Post-trauma: Lack of social support, additional life stress, maladaptive coping
How do PTSD symptoms differ between children and adults? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Children: More likely to experience nightmares without clear trauma content, re-enact
trauma in play, show new fears, and have behavioral regression.
Adults: More verbal about distress, experience avoidance and hyperarousal, and have higher
risk of comorbid conditions like substance use and depression.
What screening tools are commonly used for diagnosing PTSD? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-5) - Short 5-item screener
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) - Self-report symptom measure
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) - Gold standard for diagnosis
What are the primary treatment options for PTSD, and how effective are they? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Psychotherapy:Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) - Highly effective for
reducing symptomsProlonged Exposure Therapy (PE) - Helps with avoidance symptomsEMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - Reduces distress
Medications:SSRIs/SNRIs - First-line pharmacological treatmentPrazosin - Helps with nightmares
and hyperarousal
Effectiveness: Psychotherapy + medications often provide best outcomes
What is the clinical presentation of DID, and how does it differ from PTSD? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓DID Symptoms:Presence of two or more distinct identity statesAmnesia (gaps in
memory not explained by normal forgetting)Identity disruption (marked changes in affect,
behavior, perception)
Differences from PTSD:DID involves identity fragmentation, whereas PTSD focuses on trauma-
related fear and hyperarousalDID has more severe dissociation and amnesia than PTSD
