Regis NU 665C Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing | Exam 2 Questions and Answers || GRADED
A+ || LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
A 14-year-old with severe social anxiety struggles in school and refuses to participate in class.
The provider wants to start an FDA-approved SSRI for anxiety. What's the best option? -
CORRECTANSWER Sertraline (Zoloft) or Fluoxetine (Prozac).
A 6-year-old is diagnosed with ADHD but has significant difficulty with insomnia and
impulsivity. Stimulants caused excessive irritability. What non-stimulant FDA-approved
medication can be used? -CORRECTANSWER Guanfacine ER (Intuniv) or Clonidine
ER (Kapvay).
A 17-year-old female reports daily suicidal thoughts but denies intent or plan. She has a PHQ-9
score of 22 and a GAD-7 score of 18. Which FDA-approved SSRI would be most appropriate? -
CORRECTANSWER Fluoxetine (Prozac) or Escitalopram (Lexapro) (ages 12+).
A 9-year-old child presents with severe irritability and aggression. He was recently diagnosed
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What are the FDA-approved medications for treating
irritability in ASD? -CORRECTANSWER Risperidone (ages 5+) and Aripiprazole (ages 6+).
, A 2-year-old boy does not respond to his name and prefers playing alone. His pediatrician
performs the M-CHAT screening, which suggests a high risk of ASD. What is the next step? -
CORRECTANSWER Refer for a full autism evaluation & start early intervention services.
A 14-year-old with severe social anxiety needs FDA-approved medication. What's firstline? -
CORRECTANSWER Sertraline (Zoloft) or Fluoxetine (Prozac).
A teenager with a history of childhood trauma presents with substance use. What framework
should guide treatment? -CORRECTANSWER Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).
What is the best approach for treating PTSD in children? -CORRECTANSWER
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
A 10-year-old with autism and aggression is prescribed risperidone. What side effect should be
monitored? -CORRECTANSWER Weight gain, sedation, metabolic effects, increased
prolactin.
A 6-year-old with ADHD has trouble sleeping on stimulants. What's a non-stimulant option? -
CORRECTANSWER Clonidine ER (Kapvay) or Guanfacine ER (Intuniv).
Nursing | Exam 2 Questions and Answers || GRADED
A+ || LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
A 14-year-old with severe social anxiety struggles in school and refuses to participate in class.
The provider wants to start an FDA-approved SSRI for anxiety. What's the best option? -
CORRECTANSWER Sertraline (Zoloft) or Fluoxetine (Prozac).
A 6-year-old is diagnosed with ADHD but has significant difficulty with insomnia and
impulsivity. Stimulants caused excessive irritability. What non-stimulant FDA-approved
medication can be used? -CORRECTANSWER Guanfacine ER (Intuniv) or Clonidine
ER (Kapvay).
A 17-year-old female reports daily suicidal thoughts but denies intent or plan. She has a PHQ-9
score of 22 and a GAD-7 score of 18. Which FDA-approved SSRI would be most appropriate? -
CORRECTANSWER Fluoxetine (Prozac) or Escitalopram (Lexapro) (ages 12+).
A 9-year-old child presents with severe irritability and aggression. He was recently diagnosed
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What are the FDA-approved medications for treating
irritability in ASD? -CORRECTANSWER Risperidone (ages 5+) and Aripiprazole (ages 6+).
, A 2-year-old boy does not respond to his name and prefers playing alone. His pediatrician
performs the M-CHAT screening, which suggests a high risk of ASD. What is the next step? -
CORRECTANSWER Refer for a full autism evaluation & start early intervention services.
A 14-year-old with severe social anxiety needs FDA-approved medication. What's firstline? -
CORRECTANSWER Sertraline (Zoloft) or Fluoxetine (Prozac).
A teenager with a history of childhood trauma presents with substance use. What framework
should guide treatment? -CORRECTANSWER Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).
What is the best approach for treating PTSD in children? -CORRECTANSWER
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
A 10-year-old with autism and aggression is prescribed risperidone. What side effect should be
monitored? -CORRECTANSWER Weight gain, sedation, metabolic effects, increased
prolactin.
A 6-year-old with ADHD has trouble sleeping on stimulants. What's a non-stimulant option? -
CORRECTANSWER Clonidine ER (Kapvay) or Guanfacine ER (Intuniv).
