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Which region of the brain is associated with sensory integration, spatial
awareness, and conscious awareness of the opposite side of the body?
A. Occipital lobe
B. Wernicke's area
C. Broca's area
D. Parietal lobe – Correct Answer - D. Parietal lobe
A patient appears internally preoccupied and responding to auditory
hallucination. This patient may have a pathology affecting which lobe of
the brain?
A. Temporal lobe
B. Occipital lobe
C. Parietal lobe
D. Cerebellum – Correct Answer - A. Temporal lobe
A patient is diagnosed with major depressive disorder with the most
prominent features f apathy, anhedonia, and isolation. Which
neurotransmitter is associated with the symptoms?
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A. Serotonin
B. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)
C. Dopamine
D. Cannabinoids – Correct Answer - C. Dopamine
The PMHNP in the ED is evaluating a 68 y/o woman who recently
diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment patient and cannot remember
the name of the medication that she has recently started 1 week ago. The
patient is complaining of increased heart rate, sweating, and muscle
spasms progressively worsening for the last 3 days. Which
neurotransmitter is associated with this adverse effect?
A. Serotonin
B. Acetylcholine
C. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)
D. Dopamine – Correct Answer - B. Acetylcholine
Which of the following neurotransmitters exert inhibition over neuronal
function?
A. Acetylcholine
B. Cannabinoids
C. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)
D. Dopamine – Correct Answer - C. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid
(GABA)
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A 79-year-old female with no past psychiatric history is admitted with
new onset auditory hallucinations. The patient states her most
bothersome symptom is the voices, which have kept her from sleeping
through the night for the last 3 weeks, and as a result, she is tired and
irritable. Which medication should the PMHNP order for bedtime for
sleep?
A. Olanzapine 2.5mg PO
B. Lorazepam 1mg PO
C. Chlorpromazine 50mg PO
D. Sertraline 50mg PO – Correct Answer - A. Olanzapine 2.5mg PO (ch.
5. p. 89, Q. 7)
A 16-year-old male with a history of smoking cigarettes and marijuana is
being evaluated at the request of the school and parents. The child states
that the reason he smokes is it "helps calm me down" as he is anxious all
the time. Which of the following medications would be the best choice?
A. Fluoxetine 20mg PO daily
B. Clonazepam 0.5mg PO daily
C. Vortioxetine 20mg daily
D. Citalopram 5mg PO daily – Correct Answer - A. Fluoxetine 20mg PO
daily
A woman in her 20th week of pregnancy has been resumed on lithium
for bipolar disorder. The PMHNP knows that the patient may become
subtherapeutic despite taking the medication as prescribed due to:
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A. Increased blood volume
B. Increased fetal metabolism
C. Reduced muscle mass
D. Reduced blood volume – Correct Answer - A. Increased blood
volume
A 19-year-old male is attending his post hospital discharge appointment
where he was diagnosed with psychosis. He has been taking risperidone
4 mg by mouth twice daily. Which of the following is the top priority
during this first encounter with the PMHNP?
A. Baseline EKG, weight, hemoglobin A1C
B. Establish therapeutic alliance
C. Draw a prolactin level
D. Administer a long-acting injectable – Correct Answer - B. Establish
therapeutic alliance
A couple presents with their 18-year-old son who was referred by his
primary care provider for evaluation of symptoms related to perceptual
disturbances, oddly related interpersonal communication, neglect of
basic hygiene, and increasing isolative behaviors. These symptoms are
most consistent with:
A. Active psychosis
B. Schizophrenia prodrome
C. Residual psychosis
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NURS6311 EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025
TEST BANK| COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+| NURS 6311 FINAL
EXAM PREP (BRAND NEW!!)
Which region of the brain is associated with sensory integration, spatial
awareness, and conscious awareness of the opposite side of the body?
A. Occipital lobe
B. Wernicke's area
C. Broca's area
D. Parietal lobe – Correct Answer - D. Parietal lobe
A patient appears internally preoccupied and responding to auditory
hallucination. This patient may have a pathology affecting which lobe of
the brain?
A. Temporal lobe
B. Occipital lobe
C. Parietal lobe
D. Cerebellum – Correct Answer - A. Temporal lobe
A patient is diagnosed with major depressive disorder with the most
prominent features f apathy, anhedonia, and isolation. Which
neurotransmitter is associated with the symptoms?
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A. Serotonin
B. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)
C. Dopamine
D. Cannabinoids – Correct Answer - C. Dopamine
The PMHNP in the ED is evaluating a 68 y/o woman who recently
diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment patient and cannot remember
the name of the medication that she has recently started 1 week ago. The
patient is complaining of increased heart rate, sweating, and muscle
spasms progressively worsening for the last 3 days. Which
neurotransmitter is associated with this adverse effect?
A. Serotonin
B. Acetylcholine
C. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)
D. Dopamine – Correct Answer - B. Acetylcholine
Which of the following neurotransmitters exert inhibition over neuronal
function?
A. Acetylcholine
B. Cannabinoids
C. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)
D. Dopamine – Correct Answer - C. Gamma-aminobenzoic acid
(GABA)
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A 79-year-old female with no past psychiatric history is admitted with
new onset auditory hallucinations. The patient states her most
bothersome symptom is the voices, which have kept her from sleeping
through the night for the last 3 weeks, and as a result, she is tired and
irritable. Which medication should the PMHNP order for bedtime for
sleep?
A. Olanzapine 2.5mg PO
B. Lorazepam 1mg PO
C. Chlorpromazine 50mg PO
D. Sertraline 50mg PO – Correct Answer - A. Olanzapine 2.5mg PO (ch.
5. p. 89, Q. 7)
A 16-year-old male with a history of smoking cigarettes and marijuana is
being evaluated at the request of the school and parents. The child states
that the reason he smokes is it "helps calm me down" as he is anxious all
the time. Which of the following medications would be the best choice?
A. Fluoxetine 20mg PO daily
B. Clonazepam 0.5mg PO daily
C. Vortioxetine 20mg daily
D. Citalopram 5mg PO daily – Correct Answer - A. Fluoxetine 20mg PO
daily
A woman in her 20th week of pregnancy has been resumed on lithium
for bipolar disorder. The PMHNP knows that the patient may become
subtherapeutic despite taking the medication as prescribed due to:
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A. Increased blood volume
B. Increased fetal metabolism
C. Reduced muscle mass
D. Reduced blood volume – Correct Answer - A. Increased blood
volume
A 19-year-old male is attending his post hospital discharge appointment
where he was diagnosed with psychosis. He has been taking risperidone
4 mg by mouth twice daily. Which of the following is the top priority
during this first encounter with the PMHNP?
A. Baseline EKG, weight, hemoglobin A1C
B. Establish therapeutic alliance
C. Draw a prolactin level
D. Administer a long-acting injectable – Correct Answer - B. Establish
therapeutic alliance
A couple presents with their 18-year-old son who was referred by his
primary care provider for evaluation of symptoms related to perceptual
disturbances, oddly related interpersonal communication, neglect of
basic hygiene, and increasing isolative behaviors. These symptoms are
most consistent with:
A. Active psychosis
B. Schizophrenia prodrome
C. Residual psychosis
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