NR 566 (NR566)

1. Question: A patient returns to the office 3 weeks after starting a new antidepressant medication. She tells the NP, “I’ve been taking it every day like I’m supposed to and I don’t feel any different. I don’t think it’s working.” What would be the appropriate response? 2. Question: Match each medication used in the treatment of Parkinson Disease to its mechanism of action: 3. Question: Cholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer Disease by increasing...

1. Question: Which of the following is not a severe symptom of Alzheimer’s disease? 2. Question: Which of the following statements made by the patient’s family indicates successful education for cholinesterase inhibitors? 3. Question: Select all that apply. Which of the following are appropriate treatment modalities for migraine headaches? 4. Question: What is an appropriate initial treatment for a patient with mild Parkinson’s? 5. Question: What is the Black Box Warning for Tolcap...

1. Question: A 73-year-old patient presented to the clinic with his spouse, who states that the patient has been showing signs of confusion, memory loss, and disorientation in familiar surroundings. The patient has been taking donepezil (Aricept) 10 mg, by mouth, once a day for 6 months. Because the patient’s symptoms have begun to worse, the patient’s spouse is requesting that the dose of donepezil be increased. What should you, as the Nurse Practitioner, tell the spouse? 2. Question: Wha...

1. Question: A 26-year-old patient has been prescribed Phenytoin (Dilantin) chewable tablets for a recent tonic-colonic seizure activity. At her next PCP follow-up the NP evaluates all her medications and finds that the patient has been taking her Oral Contraceptives (OCP). What will the NP tell the patient? 2. Question: What should be assessed before prescribing and administering Imitrex (sumatriptan)? 3. Question: Select all that apply regarding the use of rivastigmine transdermal patches: ...

1. Question: Patient B is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), patient caregiver reports to the provider that patient has been found wandering in his neighborhood where he has lived for the past ten years, patient has been having difficulty sleeping, and some days does not recognize family members or friends. Which symptoms of AD is the patient experiencing? 2. Question: Patient K is prescribed Donepezil for symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, what patient education would the Nurse Practi...

1. Question: Mr. Smith is a 75-year-old with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. He was recently started on donepezil. He presented to the clinic with new symptoms. The nurse providing care performed an assessment and suspected the patient might be experiencing some side effects from the medication. What are the common side effects of donepezil? (Select all that apply) 2. Question: Match the mechanism of action with the correct medication. 3. Question: A patient with Parkinson's diseas...

Week 7: Management of Psychiatric Conditions in Primary Care Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to promote prudent and safe care of behavioral health conditions in the primary care setting. This assignment allows students to explore the various influencers of treating behavioral health concerns in the primary care setting while providing ethical care and safeguarding themselves legally. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: • CO ...

Week 7: Management of Psychiatric Conditions in Primary Care Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to promote prudent and safe care of behavioral health conditions in the primary care setting. This assignment allows students to explore the various influencers of treating behavioral health concerns in the primary care setting while providing ethical care and safeguarding themselves legally. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: • CO ...

Week 7: Management of Psychiatric Conditions in Primary Care Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to promote prudent and safe care of behavioral health conditions in the primary care setting. This assignment allows students to explore the various influencers of treating behavioral health concerns in the primary care setting while providing ethical care and safeguarding themselves legally. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: • CO ...

Week 7: Management of Psychiatric Conditions in Primary Care Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to promote prudent and safe care of behavioral health conditions in the primary care setting. This assignment allows students to explore the various influencers of treating behavioral health concerns in the primary care setting while providing ethical care and safeguarding themselves legally. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: • CO ...