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NURS 6675 Week 11 Final Exam Study Guide (2026/2027)
Table of Contents
1. Section 1: Psychopharmacology & Neurobiology
2. Section 2: Clinical Assessment & DSM-5-TR Diagnosis
3. Section 3: Legal, Ethical, & Professional Issues
4. Section 4: Psychotherapy & Evidence-Based Interventions
Section 1: Psychopharmacology & Neurobiology
Question 1: A 28-year-old female patient diagnosed with Schizophrenia is starting Clozapine
(Clozaril) therapy. Which laboratory value must be strictly monitored according to the Risk
Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program?
• A. Serum Creatinine
• B. Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)
• C. Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
• D. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Correct Answer: B. Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Rationale: Clozapine carries a black box
warning for agranulocytosis. The REMS program requires baseline and ongoing monitoring of
the ANC (not the total White Blood Cell count) to detect early signs of severe neutropenia,
which can be life-threatening.
Question 2: When prescribing Lithium Carbonate for Bipolar I Disorder, what is the therapeutic
serum range for acute stabilization?
• A. 0.4 – 0.8 mEq/L
• B. 0.8 – 1.2 mEq/L
• C. 1.5 – 2.0 mEq/L
• D. 2.0 – 2.5 mEq/L