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NSG322 FINAL NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING
EXAM REVIEW 2025 ||BRAND NEW!!
A child is suspected of abuse. What is the possible manifestation?
A) Urinary incontinence
B) Visual hallucinations
C) Weight gain
D) Hyperactivity – Correct Answer - A) Urinary incontinence
For a patient diagnosed with narcolepsy, which medication would be
contraindicated due to potential adverse effects or ineffectiveness?
A) Venlafaxine
B) Sertraline
C) Methylphenidate
D) Amitriptyline – Correct Answer - A) Venlafaxine
While administering psychiatric medications, the nurse should be
particularly concerned about a patient whose apical pulse rate falls
below 60 beats per minute. Which psychiatric medication is most likely
associated with this cardiac effect?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
B) Benzodiazepine
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C) Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
D) Atypical antipsychotic – Correct Answer - B) Benzodiazepine
A husband complains of poor sleep quality. What sleep-related
phenomenon may be associated with his difficulty in sleeping?
A) Sleepwalking
B) Hypopnea
C) Nightmares
D) Narcolepsy – Correct Answer - B) Hypopnea
A patient with anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 14.8. What physical
manifestation is commonly associated with severe malnutrition in
anorexic individuals?
A) Lanugo
B) Jaundice
C) Petechiae
D) Clubbing of the nails – Correct Answer - A) Lanugo
A patient is admitted for depression and exhibits suicidal ideation. What
intervention would the nurse prioritize?
A) Administering an antidepressant medication
B) Assigning a sitter or someone to sit with the patient
C) Encouraging solitary reflection time
D) Allowing the patient to spend time alone for self-reflection – Correct
Answer - B) Assigning a sitter or someone to sit with the patient
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A GABAergic medication is administered to a patient experiencing
hallucinogen intoxication. How would the healthcare provider assess the
effectiveness of the medication?
A) Increased heart rate
B) Enhanced visual hallucinations
C) Improved concentration
D) Decreased anxiety – Correct Answer - D) Decreased anxiety
Why do patients with eating disorders need to attend therapy sessions
after eating?
A) To socialize with peers and normalize eating behavior
B) To process their anxiety associated with eating
C) To receive nutritional education
D) To monitor their caloric intake – Correct Answer - B) To process their
anxiety associated with eating
What class of medication is commonly prescribed for patients with post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A) Benzodiazepines
B) Antipsychotics
C) SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
D) Beta-blockers – Correct Answer - C) SSRI (Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitors)
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What specific medication, belonging to the SSRI class, is frequently
utilized in the pharmacological management of post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD)?
A) Sertraline
B) Fluoxetine
C) Paroxetine
D) Escitalopram – Correct Answer - A) Sertraline
In the second stage of Alzheimer's disease, what nursing interventions
should be prioritized regarding nutrition and fluid management?
A) Encourage independence in self-feeding
B) Provide a variety of colorful and easily distinguishable foods
C) Monitor for signs of dehydration and offer fluids regularly
D) Administer enteral nutrition as the primary method of feeding –
Correct Answer - C) Monitor for signs of dehydration and offer fluids
regularly
In caring for a homeless patient diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder
and chronic low self-esteem, which nursing intervention is most
appropriate to address immediate needs?
A) Administer psychotropic medication to stabilize mood and behavior.
B) Conduct a detailed psychotherapy session to explore underlying self-
esteem issues.
C) Connect the patient with community resources for shelter, food, and
hygiene services.
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NSG322 FINAL NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING
EXAM REVIEW 2025 ||BRAND NEW!!
A child is suspected of abuse. What is the possible manifestation?
A) Urinary incontinence
B) Visual hallucinations
C) Weight gain
D) Hyperactivity – Correct Answer - A) Urinary incontinence
For a patient diagnosed with narcolepsy, which medication would be
contraindicated due to potential adverse effects or ineffectiveness?
A) Venlafaxine
B) Sertraline
C) Methylphenidate
D) Amitriptyline – Correct Answer - A) Venlafaxine
While administering psychiatric medications, the nurse should be
particularly concerned about a patient whose apical pulse rate falls
below 60 beats per minute. Which psychiatric medication is most likely
associated with this cardiac effect?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
B) Benzodiazepine
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C) Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
D) Atypical antipsychotic – Correct Answer - B) Benzodiazepine
A husband complains of poor sleep quality. What sleep-related
phenomenon may be associated with his difficulty in sleeping?
A) Sleepwalking
B) Hypopnea
C) Nightmares
D) Narcolepsy – Correct Answer - B) Hypopnea
A patient with anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 14.8. What physical
manifestation is commonly associated with severe malnutrition in
anorexic individuals?
A) Lanugo
B) Jaundice
C) Petechiae
D) Clubbing of the nails – Correct Answer - A) Lanugo
A patient is admitted for depression and exhibits suicidal ideation. What
intervention would the nurse prioritize?
A) Administering an antidepressant medication
B) Assigning a sitter or someone to sit with the patient
C) Encouraging solitary reflection time
D) Allowing the patient to spend time alone for self-reflection – Correct
Answer - B) Assigning a sitter or someone to sit with the patient
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A GABAergic medication is administered to a patient experiencing
hallucinogen intoxication. How would the healthcare provider assess the
effectiveness of the medication?
A) Increased heart rate
B) Enhanced visual hallucinations
C) Improved concentration
D) Decreased anxiety – Correct Answer - D) Decreased anxiety
Why do patients with eating disorders need to attend therapy sessions
after eating?
A) To socialize with peers and normalize eating behavior
B) To process their anxiety associated with eating
C) To receive nutritional education
D) To monitor their caloric intake – Correct Answer - B) To process their
anxiety associated with eating
What class of medication is commonly prescribed for patients with post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A) Benzodiazepines
B) Antipsychotics
C) SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
D) Beta-blockers – Correct Answer - C) SSRI (Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitors)
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What specific medication, belonging to the SSRI class, is frequently
utilized in the pharmacological management of post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD)?
A) Sertraline
B) Fluoxetine
C) Paroxetine
D) Escitalopram – Correct Answer - A) Sertraline
In the second stage of Alzheimer's disease, what nursing interventions
should be prioritized regarding nutrition and fluid management?
A) Encourage independence in self-feeding
B) Provide a variety of colorful and easily distinguishable foods
C) Monitor for signs of dehydration and offer fluids regularly
D) Administer enteral nutrition as the primary method of feeding –
Correct Answer - C) Monitor for signs of dehydration and offer fluids
regularly
In caring for a homeless patient diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder
and chronic low self-esteem, which nursing intervention is most
appropriate to address immediate needs?
A) Administer psychotropic medication to stabilize mood and behavior.
B) Conduct a detailed psychotherapy session to explore underlying self-
esteem issues.
C) Connect the patient with community resources for shelter, food, and
hygiene services.
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