7/29/25, 1:19 AM ANCC Review Questions (PMHNP IQ)
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Terms in this set (21)
What direct-acting A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended
dopamine receptor direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help
agonist is recommended decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene
to be used in the (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine
treatments of neuroleptic (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) are
malignant syndrome anticholinergic medications used for extrapyramidal
(NMS) fo help lower the side effects (EPS).
dopamine blockade?
A) benzotropine
(Cogentin)
B) bromocriptine
(Parlodel)
C) dantrolene (Dantrium)
D) trihexyphenidyl
(Artane)
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Mr. Smith is a 56 year old D) Meperidine is strictly prohibited when a patient is
white male who has been treated on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) due
successfully treated on to the risk of hypertensive crisis and death.
Selegiline for over 4 years.
Mr. Smith is going in for
elective surgical
procedure. Which
medication is strictly
contraindicated with
Selegiline?
A) Non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDS)
B) Codeine
C) Morphine
D) Meperidine
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A WBC of 4,000 in a B) Institute twice-weekly complete blood count with
patient taking Clozapine differentials and monitor closely.
would prompt the PMHNP
to take which of the The recommended cut-points for discontinuation of
following actions? clozapine are WBC of 2,000 to 3,000 or granulocytes
of 1,000 to 1,500 for agranulocytosis and severely
A) Consult with compromised immune system. At a WBC of 4,000, the
hematologist to determine recommendation is to closely monitor CBC with
appropriate antibiotic differential twice a week while patient may continue
regimen and monitor clozapine in the absence of any other signs or
closely. symptoms.
B) Institute twice-weekly
complete blood count
with differentials and
monitor closely.
C) Discontinue clozapine,
initiate alternative
antipsychotic medication
and monitor closely.
D) Institute daily complete
blood count with
differentials and monitor
closely.
3/18
ANCC Review Questions (PMHNP IQ) COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS \VERIFIED ANSWERS \LATEST
VERSION
Terms in this set (21)
What direct-acting A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended
dopamine receptor direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help
agonist is recommended decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene
to be used in the (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine
treatments of neuroleptic (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) are
malignant syndrome anticholinergic medications used for extrapyramidal
(NMS) fo help lower the side effects (EPS).
dopamine blockade?
A) benzotropine
(Cogentin)
B) bromocriptine
(Parlodel)
C) dantrolene (Dantrium)
D) trihexyphenidyl
(Artane)
1/18
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Mr. Smith is a 56 year old D) Meperidine is strictly prohibited when a patient is
white male who has been treated on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) due
successfully treated on to the risk of hypertensive crisis and death.
Selegiline for over 4 years.
Mr. Smith is going in for
elective surgical
procedure. Which
medication is strictly
contraindicated with
Selegiline?
A) Non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDS)
B) Codeine
C) Morphine
D) Meperidine
2/18
, 7/29/25, 1:19 AM ANCC Review Questions (PMHNP IQ)
A WBC of 4,000 in a B) Institute twice-weekly complete blood count with
patient taking Clozapine differentials and monitor closely.
would prompt the PMHNP
to take which of the The recommended cut-points for discontinuation of
following actions? clozapine are WBC of 2,000 to 3,000 or granulocytes
of 1,000 to 1,500 for agranulocytosis and severely
A) Consult with compromised immune system. At a WBC of 4,000, the
hematologist to determine recommendation is to closely monitor CBC with
appropriate antibiotic differential twice a week while patient may continue
regimen and monitor clozapine in the absence of any other signs or
closely. symptoms.
B) Institute twice-weekly
complete blood count
with differentials and
monitor closely.
C) Discontinue clozapine,
initiate alternative
antipsychotic medication
and monitor closely.
D) Institute daily complete
blood count with
differentials and monitor
closely.
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