NR.406.720
Clinical Management I
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. What is the first-line treatment for major depressive disorder
in adults?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
C) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
D) Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
ANS: B) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Rationale: SSRIs are commonly recommended as the first-
line pharmacological treatment for major depressive disorder due
to their efficacy and favorable side effect profile.
2. In the geriatric population, which of the following factors is
most likely to contribute to polypharmacy?
A) Decreased cognitive function
B) Increased number of healthcare providers
C) Comorbidities requiring multiple medications
D) All of the above
ANS: D) All of the above
Rationale: Each of these factors contributes to the risk of
polypharmacy in older adults, thus increasing the likelihood of
drug interactions and adverse effects.
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, 3. Which of the following is a potential side effect of atypical
antipsychotics in the geriatric population?
A) Hyperactivity
B) Weight gain
C) Insomnia
D) Tachycardia
ANS: B) Weight gain
Rationale: Atypical antipsychotics are associated with
metabolic side effects, including weight gain, especially in older
adults.
4. What is the primary goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT)?
A) To enhance self-awareness
B) To reinforce maladaptive behaviors
C) To alter dysfunctional thinking patterns
D) To encourage emotional expression
ANS: C) To alter dysfunctional thinking patterns
Rationale: CBT aims to change negative thought processes to
improve emotional regulation and cognition.
©2024/2025
Clinical Management I
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. What is the first-line treatment for major depressive disorder
in adults?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
C) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
D) Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
ANS: B) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Rationale: SSRIs are commonly recommended as the first-
line pharmacological treatment for major depressive disorder due
to their efficacy and favorable side effect profile.
2. In the geriatric population, which of the following factors is
most likely to contribute to polypharmacy?
A) Decreased cognitive function
B) Increased number of healthcare providers
C) Comorbidities requiring multiple medications
D) All of the above
ANS: D) All of the above
Rationale: Each of these factors contributes to the risk of
polypharmacy in older adults, thus increasing the likelihood of
drug interactions and adverse effects.
©2024/2025
, 3. Which of the following is a potential side effect of atypical
antipsychotics in the geriatric population?
A) Hyperactivity
B) Weight gain
C) Insomnia
D) Tachycardia
ANS: B) Weight gain
Rationale: Atypical antipsychotics are associated with
metabolic side effects, including weight gain, especially in older
adults.
4. What is the primary goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT)?
A) To enhance self-awareness
B) To reinforce maladaptive behaviors
C) To alter dysfunctional thinking patterns
D) To encourage emotional expression
ANS: C) To alter dysfunctional thinking patterns
Rationale: CBT aims to change negative thought processes to
improve emotional regulation and cognition.
©2024/2025
