Walden University NURS 6630 Final
Exam Practice 76 Questions and
Answers Already Graded A+
Question 1
What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe to a patient with psychotic
aggression who needs to manage the top-down cortical control and the
excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity?
Answer: Antipsychotics
Question 2
The PMHNP is selecting a medication for a patient with psychotic
behaviors, poor impulse control, and aggression. Which treatment can help
temper adverse effects normally caused by D2 antagonism?
Answer: Second-generation, atypical antipsychotics
Question 3
Why does the PMHNP prescribe a standard dose of atypical antipsychotics
for aggressive behaviors?
Answer: The doses are based on achieving 60% D2 receptor
occupancy
Question 4
Why is clozapine (Clairol) avoided as a first-line treatment for psychosis and
aggression?
Answer: There is too high a risk of serious adverse side effects
Question 5
Which action by the PMHNP exhibits proper care for a patient on
risperidone (Risperdal)?
, Answer: Titrating the dose by increasing it every 5–7 days
Question 6
Which mood stabilizer targets aggressive and impulsive symptoms by
decreasing dopaminergic neurotransmission?
Answer: Valproate (Depakote)
Question 7
Which non-stimulant medication will the PMHNP most likely prescribe for a
7-year-old with ADHD when parents prefer a non-stimulant?
Answer: Strattera (atomoxetine)
Question 8
Slow-dose extended-release stimulants are most appropriate for which
ADHD patient?
Answer: 8-year-old patient
Question 9
What should the PMHNP include when discussing side effects of D-
methylphenidate (10-mg extended-release)?
Answer: The medication can affect your blood pressure
Question 10
What will the PMHNP include when teaching parents about a child's new
prescription for Ritalin?
Answer: The second dose should be taken at lunch
Question 11
Which comment from a patient prescribed Vyvanse suggests the dosing is
incorrect?
Answer: "I am unable to fall asleep at night"
Exam Practice 76 Questions and
Answers Already Graded A+
Question 1
What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe to a patient with psychotic
aggression who needs to manage the top-down cortical control and the
excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity?
Answer: Antipsychotics
Question 2
The PMHNP is selecting a medication for a patient with psychotic
behaviors, poor impulse control, and aggression. Which treatment can help
temper adverse effects normally caused by D2 antagonism?
Answer: Second-generation, atypical antipsychotics
Question 3
Why does the PMHNP prescribe a standard dose of atypical antipsychotics
for aggressive behaviors?
Answer: The doses are based on achieving 60% D2 receptor
occupancy
Question 4
Why is clozapine (Clairol) avoided as a first-line treatment for psychosis and
aggression?
Answer: There is too high a risk of serious adverse side effects
Question 5
Which action by the PMHNP exhibits proper care for a patient on
risperidone (Risperdal)?
, Answer: Titrating the dose by increasing it every 5–7 days
Question 6
Which mood stabilizer targets aggressive and impulsive symptoms by
decreasing dopaminergic neurotransmission?
Answer: Valproate (Depakote)
Question 7
Which non-stimulant medication will the PMHNP most likely prescribe for a
7-year-old with ADHD when parents prefer a non-stimulant?
Answer: Strattera (atomoxetine)
Question 8
Slow-dose extended-release stimulants are most appropriate for which
ADHD patient?
Answer: 8-year-old patient
Question 9
What should the PMHNP include when discussing side effects of D-
methylphenidate (10-mg extended-release)?
Answer: The medication can affect your blood pressure
Question 10
What will the PMHNP include when teaching parents about a child's new
prescription for Ritalin?
Answer: The second dose should be taken at lunch
Question 11
Which comment from a patient prescribed Vyvanse suggests the dosing is
incorrect?
Answer: "I am unable to fall asleep at night"
