6630 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
,What is the strongest established risk factor for bipolar
disorder? - ANS ✔✔✔Family history
which of the following medications are known as
selective serotonin re-uptake inibitors (SSRIs)? - ANS
✔✔✔Nortriptyline
Citalopram
Duloxetine
fluoxetine
venlafaxine
Which disease state o a non-adherent patient is at
greater risk for substance use violence, and victimization
as well as worse overall quality of life? - ANS
✔✔✔Schizophrenia
Patient is a 72 year old male with a past medical history
significant for the atrial fibrillation and COPD with a new
diagnosis of major depression disorder. Based on his
comorbid conditions, what antidepressant would you
,recommend as first-line? - ANS ✔✔✔not TCA due to fib
and age, not ADHD med
which of the following is an appropriate strategy for
managing treatment resistant depression - ANS
✔✔✔SSRI and SNRI
which of the following medications is best to AVOID in
maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder and why -
ANS ✔✔✔antidepressants might contribute to an
increase in mood episode freq1uency
An 8-year-old patient presents with severe hyperactivity,
described as "ants in his pants." Based on self-report
from the patient, his parents, and his teacher; attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is suspected. What
medication is the PMNHP most likely to prescribe? - ANS
✔✔✔ANS: b.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
, Kevin is an adolescent who has been diagnosed with
kleptomania. His parents are interested in seeking
pharmacological treatment. What does the PMHNP tell
the parents regarding his treatment options? - ANS
✔✔✔ANS: d.
"Naltrexone may be an appropriate option to discuss."
Which of the following substances has the highest
probability of becoming dependent after a single use? -
ANS ✔✔✔ANS: c.
Nicotine
The nursing staff asks the PMHNP for additional
education regarding the treatment of agitation in
dementia patients. Which of the following is correct? -
ANS ✔✔✔ANS: c.
The nurse should attempt to determine how the
patient's environment may be impacting the patient's
mood.
AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
,What is the strongest established risk factor for bipolar
disorder? - ANS ✔✔✔Family history
which of the following medications are known as
selective serotonin re-uptake inibitors (SSRIs)? - ANS
✔✔✔Nortriptyline
Citalopram
Duloxetine
fluoxetine
venlafaxine
Which disease state o a non-adherent patient is at
greater risk for substance use violence, and victimization
as well as worse overall quality of life? - ANS
✔✔✔Schizophrenia
Patient is a 72 year old male with a past medical history
significant for the atrial fibrillation and COPD with a new
diagnosis of major depression disorder. Based on his
comorbid conditions, what antidepressant would you
,recommend as first-line? - ANS ✔✔✔not TCA due to fib
and age, not ADHD med
which of the following is an appropriate strategy for
managing treatment resistant depression - ANS
✔✔✔SSRI and SNRI
which of the following medications is best to AVOID in
maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder and why -
ANS ✔✔✔antidepressants might contribute to an
increase in mood episode freq1uency
An 8-year-old patient presents with severe hyperactivity,
described as "ants in his pants." Based on self-report
from the patient, his parents, and his teacher; attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is suspected. What
medication is the PMNHP most likely to prescribe? - ANS
✔✔✔ANS: b.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
, Kevin is an adolescent who has been diagnosed with
kleptomania. His parents are interested in seeking
pharmacological treatment. What does the PMHNP tell
the parents regarding his treatment options? - ANS
✔✔✔ANS: d.
"Naltrexone may be an appropriate option to discuss."
Which of the following substances has the highest
probability of becoming dependent after a single use? -
ANS ✔✔✔ANS: c.
Nicotine
The nursing staff asks the PMHNP for additional
education regarding the treatment of agitation in
dementia patients. Which of the following is correct? -
ANS ✔✔✔ANS: c.
The nurse should attempt to determine how the
patient's environment may be impacting the patient's
mood.
