NR-546 Advanced Pharmacology
Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Final Exam (New Update)
Question:
Mary was reprimanded by her boss for not listening during their last meeting
and making careless mistakes on their current project. Mary apologizes and
says she's been feeling very forgetful lately. this is an example of which
ADHD symptoms?
Answer:
selective attention
Question:
Jim is a college student who can't find the motivation to complete his
homework or pay attention in class. this is an example of which ADHD
symptoms?
Answer:
lack of sustained attention
,Question:
Layla just started school and her parent's received a call from her teacher
about her behavior. The teacher states Layla runs and climbs on the chairs
and desks, has trouble playing quietly, and refuses to stay in her seat. this is
an example of which ADHD symptoms?
Answer:
hyperactivity
Question:
(ADHD: Lifespan Considerations) •Which symptom decreases markedly with
age?
Answer:
hyperactivity
Question:
(ADHD lifespan consideration) primary symptoms are?
Answer:
inattention, restlessness, cognitive & emotional impulsivity, executive
functioning deficits, and self-regulation
, Question:
(ADHD Lifespan) What might adults who struggle with executive
functioning difficulties and disorganization also experience?
Answer:
occupational stress and anxiety
Question:
ADHD symptoms may arise from abnormalities within circuits in
the_________, which affect ________
Answer:
prefrontal cortex (PFC) , executive function.
Question:
ADHD symptoms become noticeable around what age and why?
Answer:
6-7 y/o, possibly due to abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex circuits or
errors in the synaptic pruning process.
Question:
Anxiety and ADHD are regulated by which loop?
Answer:
corticostriatal-thalamocortical (CSTC) loop
Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Final Exam (New Update)
Question:
Mary was reprimanded by her boss for not listening during their last meeting
and making careless mistakes on their current project. Mary apologizes and
says she's been feeling very forgetful lately. this is an example of which
ADHD symptoms?
Answer:
selective attention
Question:
Jim is a college student who can't find the motivation to complete his
homework or pay attention in class. this is an example of which ADHD
symptoms?
Answer:
lack of sustained attention
,Question:
Layla just started school and her parent's received a call from her teacher
about her behavior. The teacher states Layla runs and climbs on the chairs
and desks, has trouble playing quietly, and refuses to stay in her seat. this is
an example of which ADHD symptoms?
Answer:
hyperactivity
Question:
(ADHD: Lifespan Considerations) •Which symptom decreases markedly with
age?
Answer:
hyperactivity
Question:
(ADHD lifespan consideration) primary symptoms are?
Answer:
inattention, restlessness, cognitive & emotional impulsivity, executive
functioning deficits, and self-regulation
, Question:
(ADHD Lifespan) What might adults who struggle with executive
functioning difficulties and disorganization also experience?
Answer:
occupational stress and anxiety
Question:
ADHD symptoms may arise from abnormalities within circuits in
the_________, which affect ________
Answer:
prefrontal cortex (PFC) , executive function.
Question:
ADHD symptoms become noticeable around what age and why?
Answer:
6-7 y/o, possibly due to abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex circuits or
errors in the synaptic pruning process.
Question:
Anxiety and ADHD are regulated by which loop?
Answer:
corticostriatal-thalamocortical (CSTC) loop
