NURS 623 MARYVILLE EXAM 3 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
GRADED A+
◉ What are the DSM-5 criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD? Answer: 1
SYMPTOM of intrusive, avoidance, or hyper-arousal MUST HAVE
PERSISTED FOR MORE THAN 1 MONTH
◉ What is the management for PTSD? Answer: PHARMACOLOGY:
SSRI's paroxetine (paxil) or sertaline (Zoloft), anxiolytic buspirone
(BuSpar)
NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL: cognitive behavioral therapies, brief
eclectic psychotherapy, narrative exposure therapy
◉ potential complications of over-prescription of opiate pain meds
Answer: Constipation
Sedation
Resp Depression
Dizziness
N/V
,◉ Medications that can cause Constipation? Answer: Antacids,
anticholinergics, Anti convulsive, Antidepressants (TCAs),
Antihypertensives, NSAIDs, Opioids
◉ What are the warning signs that the patient has Anorexia?
Answer: Substantial weight loss
S/S of depression or mood swings
cardio problems
preoccupation with weight, calories, and food,
wear baggy clothes
history of excessive exercise
◉ What do labs look like in anorexia? Answer: leukopenia elevated
BUN
anemic
hypomagnesmia
elevated TSH
sinus bradycardia.
◉ What are the warning signs that the patient has Bulemia? Answer:
Significant weight gain
tooth erosion
calluses on back of hands
, esophageal erosion
negative body image
eats rapidly until uncomfortably full
swollen salivary (parotid) glands
irregular menses
eat large amounts of food in isolation
signs or symptoms of depression
◉ What do labs look like in bulemia? Answer: Hyponatremia,
hypochloremia, elevated amylase
◉ Discuss sleep hygiene strategies for a patient complaining of
insomnia Answer: Maintain a regular sleep and wake schedule
Eat regular meals every day
Develop a relaxing bedtime routine
Limit amount of liquid consumed in evening
Limit amount of caffeine consumed later in day
Avoid tobacco and alcohol later in the day
Avoid daytime naps
Exercise regularly
Limit exposure to bright lights or television in evening
Bed should be used for sleeping and sex only
EVALUATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
GRADED A+
◉ What are the DSM-5 criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD? Answer: 1
SYMPTOM of intrusive, avoidance, or hyper-arousal MUST HAVE
PERSISTED FOR MORE THAN 1 MONTH
◉ What is the management for PTSD? Answer: PHARMACOLOGY:
SSRI's paroxetine (paxil) or sertaline (Zoloft), anxiolytic buspirone
(BuSpar)
NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL: cognitive behavioral therapies, brief
eclectic psychotherapy, narrative exposure therapy
◉ potential complications of over-prescription of opiate pain meds
Answer: Constipation
Sedation
Resp Depression
Dizziness
N/V
,◉ Medications that can cause Constipation? Answer: Antacids,
anticholinergics, Anti convulsive, Antidepressants (TCAs),
Antihypertensives, NSAIDs, Opioids
◉ What are the warning signs that the patient has Anorexia?
Answer: Substantial weight loss
S/S of depression or mood swings
cardio problems
preoccupation with weight, calories, and food,
wear baggy clothes
history of excessive exercise
◉ What do labs look like in anorexia? Answer: leukopenia elevated
BUN
anemic
hypomagnesmia
elevated TSH
sinus bradycardia.
◉ What are the warning signs that the patient has Bulemia? Answer:
Significant weight gain
tooth erosion
calluses on back of hands
, esophageal erosion
negative body image
eats rapidly until uncomfortably full
swollen salivary (parotid) glands
irregular menses
eat large amounts of food in isolation
signs or symptoms of depression
◉ What do labs look like in bulemia? Answer: Hyponatremia,
hypochloremia, elevated amylase
◉ Discuss sleep hygiene strategies for a patient complaining of
insomnia Answer: Maintain a regular sleep and wake schedule
Eat regular meals every day
Develop a relaxing bedtime routine
Limit amount of liquid consumed in evening
Limit amount of caffeine consumed later in day
Avoid tobacco and alcohol later in the day
Avoid daytime naps
Exercise regularly
Limit exposure to bright lights or television in evening
Bed should be used for sleeping and sex only
