NURS 316 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NURS 316 Exam 1 Questions
& Answers 2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
35 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 35 NURS 316 exam questions with their correct answers, offering a comprehensive
study resource for psychiatric nursing. It covers key concepts and clinical scenarios relevant to mental
health care. This resource is ideal for students to review material, reinforce learning, and prepare for
assessments.
CONTENTS
01 Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy: Mood Stabilizers & Antipsychotics Q1–Q4
02 Nursing Practice and Client Care Q5–Q8
03 Epidemiology and Mental Health Q9–Q9
04 Schizophrenia: Assessment and Symptoms Q10–Q19
05 Neuroanatomy and Neurotransmitters Q20–Q27
06 Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy: Antidepressants Q28–Q31
Page 1
, 07 Genetics and Mental Health Q32–Q32
08 Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy: Other Q33–Q35
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 35
Reflecting the changes in the treatment of the mentally ill
brought about by antipsychotics therapy, which is not inclusive
to the major movements in 1960's?
CORRECT ANSWER
Revival of barbaric procedures
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 35
A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia. A physician orders
haloperidol (Haldol), 50 mg bid; benztropine (Cogentin), 1 mg
prn; and zolpidem (Ambien), 10 mg HS. Which client behavior
would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine (Cogentin)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Restlessness and muscle rigidity
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 35
A client who is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit and is
taking Thorazine presents to the nurse with severe muscle
rigidity, tachycardia, and a temperature of 105°F (40.5°C). The
nurse identifies these symptoms as which of the following
conditions?
CORRECT ANSWER
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Page 2
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NURS 316 Exam 1 Questions
& Answers 2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
35 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 35 NURS 316 exam questions with their correct answers, offering a comprehensive
study resource for psychiatric nursing. It covers key concepts and clinical scenarios relevant to mental
health care. This resource is ideal for students to review material, reinforce learning, and prepare for
assessments.
CONTENTS
01 Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy: Mood Stabilizers & Antipsychotics Q1–Q4
02 Nursing Practice and Client Care Q5–Q8
03 Epidemiology and Mental Health Q9–Q9
04 Schizophrenia: Assessment and Symptoms Q10–Q19
05 Neuroanatomy and Neurotransmitters Q20–Q27
06 Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy: Antidepressants Q28–Q31
Page 1
, 07 Genetics and Mental Health Q32–Q32
08 Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy: Other Q33–Q35
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 35
Reflecting the changes in the treatment of the mentally ill
brought about by antipsychotics therapy, which is not inclusive
to the major movements in 1960's?
CORRECT ANSWER
Revival of barbaric procedures
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 35
A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia. A physician orders
haloperidol (Haldol), 50 mg bid; benztropine (Cogentin), 1 mg
prn; and zolpidem (Ambien), 10 mg HS. Which client behavior
would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine (Cogentin)?
CORRECT ANSWER
Restlessness and muscle rigidity
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 35
A client who is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit and is
taking Thorazine presents to the nurse with severe muscle
rigidity, tachycardia, and a temperature of 105°F (40.5°C). The
nurse identifies these symptoms as which of the following
conditions?
CORRECT ANSWER
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Page 2
