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NRNP 6675-15 Week 6 MIDTERM EXAM 2023/2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply  Age  Rapid dose escalation  Parental route of administration  Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects?  Reduces negative symptoms  Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EP...

What are the 6 general principles of psychopharmacological treatment? Safety Tolerability Efficacy Practicality Treatment accessibility Treatment compliance Pharmacokinetics How the drug moves in the body. (ex. Where is it absorbed? How and where is it metabolized? Where is it excreted?) Pharmacodynamics What the drug does to the body. (consider mechanism of action) Define First-generation antipsychotics Referred to as Typical Antipsychotics. Most have strong bond w...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

Final Exam: NRNP6635 / NRNP 6635 (Latest 2023 / 2024): Graded A: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning |Walden 1. Select the most distinguishing characteristic of delirium. ~ Answer: B. Sudden onset 2. Select the category of symptoms that is most commonly comorbid with cognitive disorders. ~ Answer: Behavioral 3. Select the primary defense mechanism that is common in delusional disorder. ~ Answer: A. Projection 4. Select the ne...

 ANCC IQ Domains 1-5 Questions and Answers o THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS:  Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) •  Domain 2: Advanced Practice Skills (49 questions with rationales) •  Domain 3: Diagnosis and Treatment (52 questions with rationales) •  Domain 4: Psychotherapy and Related Theories (30 questions with rationales) •  Domain 5: Ethical and Legal Principles (72 questions with rationales) ANCC IQ Domain • Domain 1: Scientific Found...

NRNP 6675-15 / NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2023 100% Verified Graded A+. 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Causes prolactinemia Reduces pos...

Test Bank Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology 5th EditionTable of Contents Chapter 1 Chemical neurotransmission ............................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Transporters, Receptors, And Enzymes As Targets Of Psychopharmacological Drug Action 8 Chapter 3 Ion Channels as Targets Of Psychopharmacological Drug Action ..................................... 15 Chapter 4 Psychosis and schizophrenia ...........................................

ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2019 Retake (Correct 70 Questions and Verified Answers). 1.A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program to help him overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is able to drive down a familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. The nurse should recognize that to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following? a. Biofeedback b. Therapist modeling c. Frequent pacing d....

NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE NCLEX RN NGN EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 UPDATE Question 1 Yesterday, a client with schizophrenia began treatment with haloperidol (Haldol). Today, the nurse notices that the client is holding his head to one side and complaining of neck and jaw spasms. What should the nurse do? A Assume that the client is posturing. B Tell the client to lie down and relax. Evaluate the client for adverse reactions to haloperidol. Put the client...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED FINAL EXAM (100 Q&A) LATEST 2023/2024 VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT. MENTAL HEALTH EXAM A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who is receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder. the client tells the nurse “I have not had a drink for 6 hours.” Which findings should the nurse expect during alcohol withdrawals. a. Low body temperature The nurse should expect the client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal to have an elevated temperature. b. Insomni...