NU 553 UNIT 2 EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027 | HIGH-YIELD NURSING
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | EXAM-STYLE PRACTICE | COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE | CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Describe why antidepressants might exacerbate symptoms in patients with
bipolar disorder.
Antidepressants can trigger manic episodes in individuals with
bipolar disorder due to their mood-enhancing effects.
Antidepressants have no effect on bipolar disorder symptoms.
Antidepressants are the first-line treatment for bipolar disorder.
Antidepressants stabilize mood and prevent manic episodes in bipolar
disorder.
2. If a school-aged child with clinical depression experiences significant side
effects from an antidepressant, what should be the next step in their
treatment plan?
Increase the dosage of the current medication immediately.
Discontinue all medications without further evaluation.
Switch to a completely different class of drugs without assessment.
Reassess the medication and consider alternative treatments.
3. Which herbal supplement, often taken to help treat depression, has many
potential drug interactions including but not limited to, antidepressents,
antiepileptics, digoxin, warfarin and statins?
Ginseng
St. John's Wort
Tumeric
Echinacea
,4. What is a critical factor to consider before prescribing NSAIDs?
Age of the patient
Patient history
Allergy status
Weight of the patient
5. If a patient presents with a family history of ADHD and low birth weight, what
considerations should a healthcare provider keep in mind when prescribing
treatment?
The provider should prescribe the highest dose of medication to
counteract the risk factors.
The provider should ignore family history as it does not affect
treatment decisions.
The provider should focus solely on the patient's current symptoms
without considering history.
The provider should consider the increased risk of ADHD and
monitor for potential side effects of medications.
6. Why is understanding a patient's history important before prescribing
NSAIDs?
It determines the dosage of the medication.
It is not important for NSAID prescriptions.
It helps identify potential risks and contraindications related to
NSAID use.
It only affects the choice of antidepressants.
, 7. Which class of medications is known to potentially worsen bipolar mania?
Benzodiazepines
Mood stabilizers
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
8. What is the term used to describe substances that can alter mood or
perception?
Antidepressants
Psychoactive substances
NSAIDs
Opioids
9. What type of medication is commonly prescribed for school-aged children
with clinical depression?
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
Stimulants
10. Describe the role of stimulants in the treatment of ADHD in school-aged
children.
Stimulants are used to treat anxiety disorders in children.
Stimulants are primarily used for pain management.
Stimulants are effective in treating depression in children.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | EXAM-STYLE PRACTICE | COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE | CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Describe why antidepressants might exacerbate symptoms in patients with
bipolar disorder.
Antidepressants can trigger manic episodes in individuals with
bipolar disorder due to their mood-enhancing effects.
Antidepressants have no effect on bipolar disorder symptoms.
Antidepressants are the first-line treatment for bipolar disorder.
Antidepressants stabilize mood and prevent manic episodes in bipolar
disorder.
2. If a school-aged child with clinical depression experiences significant side
effects from an antidepressant, what should be the next step in their
treatment plan?
Increase the dosage of the current medication immediately.
Discontinue all medications without further evaluation.
Switch to a completely different class of drugs without assessment.
Reassess the medication and consider alternative treatments.
3. Which herbal supplement, often taken to help treat depression, has many
potential drug interactions including but not limited to, antidepressents,
antiepileptics, digoxin, warfarin and statins?
Ginseng
St. John's Wort
Tumeric
Echinacea
,4. What is a critical factor to consider before prescribing NSAIDs?
Age of the patient
Patient history
Allergy status
Weight of the patient
5. If a patient presents with a family history of ADHD and low birth weight, what
considerations should a healthcare provider keep in mind when prescribing
treatment?
The provider should prescribe the highest dose of medication to
counteract the risk factors.
The provider should ignore family history as it does not affect
treatment decisions.
The provider should focus solely on the patient's current symptoms
without considering history.
The provider should consider the increased risk of ADHD and
monitor for potential side effects of medications.
6. Why is understanding a patient's history important before prescribing
NSAIDs?
It determines the dosage of the medication.
It is not important for NSAID prescriptions.
It helps identify potential risks and contraindications related to
NSAID use.
It only affects the choice of antidepressants.
, 7. Which class of medications is known to potentially worsen bipolar mania?
Benzodiazepines
Mood stabilizers
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
8. What is the term used to describe substances that can alter mood or
perception?
Antidepressants
Psychoactive substances
NSAIDs
Opioids
9. What type of medication is commonly prescribed for school-aged children
with clinical depression?
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
Stimulants
10. Describe the role of stimulants in the treatment of ADHD in school-aged
children.
Stimulants are used to treat anxiety disorders in children.
Stimulants are primarily used for pain management.
Stimulants are effective in treating depression in children.
