6630 FINAL EXAM
A 9-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of both attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder. In evaluating her
symptoms, the PMHNP determines that which of the following medications may
be
beneficial in augmenting stimulant medication?
Selected
Answer:
C.
Guanfacine ER
(Intuniv) - ANSWERS-A 9-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of both
attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder. In evaluating her
symptoms, the PMHNP determines that which of the following medications may
be
beneficial in augmenting stimulant medication?
Selected
Answer:
C.
Guanfacine ER
(Intuniv)
,An adult patient presents with a history of alcohol addiction and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given these comorbidities, the PMHNP determines
which
of the following medications may be the best treatment option?
Selected
Answer:
C.
Atomoxetine
(Strattera) - ANSWERS-An adult patient presents with a history of alcohol
addiction and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given these comorbidities, the PMHNP determines
which
of the following medications may be the best treatment option?
Selected
Answer:
C.
Atomoxetine
(Strattera
The PMHNP prescribes an obese patient phentermine (Adipex-p)/topiramate ER
(Topamax) (Qsymia), Why is topiramate (Topamax) often prescribed with
phentermine
,(Adipex-P)?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Phentermine (Adipex-P) works by suppressing appetite while
topiramate (Topamax) acts by inhibiting appetite - ANSWERS-The PMHNP
prescribes an obese patient phentermine (Adipex-p)/topiramate ER
(Topamax) (Qsymia), Why is topiramate (Topamax) often prescribed with
phentermine
(Adipex-P)?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Phentermine (Adipex-P) works by suppressing appetite while
topiramate (Topamax) acts by inhibiting appetite
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
Answer:
A.
Possible other causes: hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome,
multiple sclerosis
Possible treatment option: memantine - ANSWERS-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
Answer:
A.
Possible other causes: hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome,
multiple sclerosis
Possible treatment option: memantine
The PMHNP is assessing a patient who presents with elevated levels of brain
amyloid as
noted by positron emission tomography (PET). What other factors will the PMHNP
A 9-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of both attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder. In evaluating her
symptoms, the PMHNP determines that which of the following medications may
be
beneficial in augmenting stimulant medication?
Selected
Answer:
C.
Guanfacine ER
(Intuniv) - ANSWERS-A 9-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of both
attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder. In evaluating her
symptoms, the PMHNP determines that which of the following medications may
be
beneficial in augmenting stimulant medication?
Selected
Answer:
C.
Guanfacine ER
(Intuniv)
,An adult patient presents with a history of alcohol addiction and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given these comorbidities, the PMHNP determines
which
of the following medications may be the best treatment option?
Selected
Answer:
C.
Atomoxetine
(Strattera) - ANSWERS-An adult patient presents with a history of alcohol
addiction and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Given these comorbidities, the PMHNP determines
which
of the following medications may be the best treatment option?
Selected
Answer:
C.
Atomoxetine
(Strattera
The PMHNP prescribes an obese patient phentermine (Adipex-p)/topiramate ER
(Topamax) (Qsymia), Why is topiramate (Topamax) often prescribed with
phentermine
,(Adipex-P)?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Phentermine (Adipex-P) works by suppressing appetite while
topiramate (Topamax) acts by inhibiting appetite - ANSWERS-The PMHNP
prescribes an obese patient phentermine (Adipex-p)/topiramate ER
(Topamax) (Qsymia), Why is topiramate (Topamax) often prescribed with
phentermine
(Adipex-P)?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Phentermine (Adipex-P) works by suppressing appetite while
topiramate (Topamax) acts by inhibiting appetite
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
Answer:
A.
Possible other causes: hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome,
multiple sclerosis
Possible treatment option: memantine - ANSWERS-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
Answer:
A.
Possible other causes: hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome,
multiple sclerosis
Possible treatment option: memantine
The PMHNP is assessing a patient who presents with elevated levels of brain
amyloid as
noted by positron emission tomography (PET). What other factors will the PMHNP