NSG 322 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | LA… EXAM
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NSG 322 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
145 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 145 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
psychiatric nursing concepts and pharmacology. Each question is paired with an accurate
answer, ensuring clarity on key principles and applications. It is suitable for exam
preparation, course review, and certification study, offering an efficient way for students to
reinforce their knowledge and enhance their understanding of the subject.
CONTENTS
• Bipolar Disorder • Schizophrenia
• Medications and Treatments • Anxiety Disorders
• Therapeutic Interventions • Substance Use Disorders
• Eating Disorders • Personality Disorders
Page 1
, • Sleep Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 145
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
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 145
What medication should NOT be given for acute and mixed mania in bipolar disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER
alprazolam!! (leads to agitation and aggression)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 145
What is the normal range for lithium?
CORRECT ANSWER
0.6-1.2 mEq/L
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 145
What are important components to remember when taking lithium?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
-Do not limit sodium intake
-Do not take with diuretics
-Monitor for dehydration
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 145
What complications can excess lithium lead to?
CORRECT ANSWER
Renal damage and hypothyroidism (goiter)
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 145
What complication can result from Lamotrigine?
CORRECT ANSWER
Steven-Johnsons Syndrome
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 145
Bipolar 1 disorder
CORRECT ANSWER
full manic and major depressive episodes that least at least 2 weeks (dysphoric or mixed mania)
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 145
Bipolar II disorder
CORRECT ANSWER
pattern of depressive episodes and hypomania
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 145
What neurotransmitters are affected in bipolar disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER
dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 145
Conversion Disorder
CORRECT ANSWER
impaired motor or sensory function and findings are inconsistent with known neurologic
conditions
-Exhibits la belle indifference (lack of concern)
-NO MEDS GIVEN (hypnosis may be done)
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 145
Difference between depolarization disorder and derealization disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER
Patient's reality remains intact in derealization disorder
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 145
What medication is used for autism spectrum disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER
Risperidone (can lead to gynecomastia & prolactin)
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 145
naltrexone
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 322 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
145 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 145 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on
psychiatric nursing concepts and pharmacology. Each question is paired with an accurate
answer, ensuring clarity on key principles and applications. It is suitable for exam
preparation, course review, and certification study, offering an efficient way for students to
reinforce their knowledge and enhance their understanding of the subject.
CONTENTS
• Bipolar Disorder • Schizophrenia
• Medications and Treatments • Anxiety Disorders
• Therapeutic Interventions • Substance Use Disorders
• Eating Disorders • Personality Disorders
Page 1
, • Sleep Disorders
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 145
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
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 145
What medication should NOT be given for acute and mixed mania in bipolar disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER
alprazolam!! (leads to agitation and aggression)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 145
What is the normal range for lithium?
CORRECT ANSWER
0.6-1.2 mEq/L
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 145
What are important components to remember when taking lithium?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
-Do not limit sodium intake
-Do not take with diuretics
-Monitor for dehydration
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 145
What complications can excess lithium lead to?
CORRECT ANSWER
Renal damage and hypothyroidism (goiter)
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 145
What complication can result from Lamotrigine?
CORRECT ANSWER
Steven-Johnsons Syndrome
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 145
Bipolar 1 disorder
CORRECT ANSWER
full manic and major depressive episodes that least at least 2 weeks (dysphoric or mixed mania)
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 145
Bipolar II disorder
CORRECT ANSWER
pattern of depressive episodes and hypomania
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 145
What neurotransmitters are affected in bipolar disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER
dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 145
Conversion Disorder
CORRECT ANSWER
impaired motor or sensory function and findings are inconsistent with known neurologic
conditions
-Exhibits la belle indifference (lack of concern)
-NO MEDS GIVEN (hypnosis may be done)
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 145
Difference between depolarization disorder and derealization disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER
Patient's reality remains intact in derealization disorder
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 145
What medication is used for autism spectrum disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER
Risperidone (can lead to gynecomastia & prolactin)
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 145
naltrexone
Page 4
