NURS-6630N Week 11 Final Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2022-2023
• Question 1
0 out of 1 points
A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been
taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week.
He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent
interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows
that the next step would be which of the following?
Selected Answer: B.
Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI.
• Question 2
0 out of 1 points
Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating
patients for impulsive aggression?
Selected B.
Answer: Atypical antipsychotics can increase subcortical
NURS-6630N Week 11 Final Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2022-2023
, NURS-6630N Week 11 Final Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2022-2023
dopaminergic stimulation.
• Question 3
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP evaluates a patient presenting with symptoms of
dementia. Before the PMHNP considers treatment options, the patient
must be assessed for other possible causes of dementia. Which of the
following answers addresses both possible other causes of dementia
and a rational treatment option for Dementia?
Selected B.
Answer: Possible other causes: hypothyroidism, adrenal
insufficiency, hyperparathyroidism
Possible treatment option: donepezil
NURS-6630N Week 11 Final Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2022-2023
Latest Update 2022-2023
• Question 1
0 out of 1 points
A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been
taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week.
He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent
interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows
that the next step would be which of the following?
Selected Answer: B.
Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI.
• Question 2
0 out of 1 points
Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating
patients for impulsive aggression?
Selected B.
Answer: Atypical antipsychotics can increase subcortical
NURS-6630N Week 11 Final Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2022-2023
, NURS-6630N Week 11 Final Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2022-2023
dopaminergic stimulation.
• Question 3
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP evaluates a patient presenting with symptoms of
dementia. Before the PMHNP considers treatment options, the patient
must be assessed for other possible causes of dementia. Which of the
following answers addresses both possible other causes of dementia
and a rational treatment option for Dementia?
Selected B.
Answer: Possible other causes: hypothyroidism, adrenal
insufficiency, hyperparathyroidism
Possible treatment option: donepezil
NURS-6630N Week 11 Final Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2022-2023
