Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM
Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 UPDATE
COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE EXAM FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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ACCURATE ANSWERS BRAND NEW EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+ PASS
GUARANTEED A+
During a 4 week follow up appointment, Rashida, who is prescribed Sertraline 25mg qAM
reports slight improvement in depression symptoms and tolerating medication well. Which of
the following should the PMHNP do?
A. Increase Setraline dose
B. Switch to an SNRI
C. Switch to a different SSRI
D. Add Trazodone qHS for sleep.
A. Increase Setraline dose
A+ TEST BANK 1
, Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM
Which medication should be avoided for the 66 year patient diagnosed with major depressive
disorder and anxiety with a reported fall 3 months ago?
A. Citalopram
B. Setraline
C. Paroxetine
D. Aripiprazole
C. Paroxetine
A patient reports upset stomach and diarrhea 3 days after taking new prescription of
sertraline. Which of the following is the most appropriate response from the PMHNP?
A. "Start doubling the dose of sertraline and your symptoms will begin to ease up".
B. "Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the increased
serotonin levels".
C. "Stop taking it immediately and go to the local emergency department".
D. "You must take Sertraline with food, otherwise you will continue to experience GI
symptoms".
B. “Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the increased
serotonin levels”.
During a 2 week follow up appointment, the patient reports no improvement in depressive
symptoms with escitalopram. Which of the following statement made by the PMHNP is
correct?
A. "Let's discontinue escitalopram and start you on something stronger".
B. "It can take up to 6 weeks before you notice improvements of depressive symptoms".
C. "I am going to prescibe Trazodone. Take it at night to help you sleep".
D. "Start taking two pills at a time".
B. "It can take up to 6 weeks before you notice improvements of depressive symptoms".
A+ TEST BANK 2
, Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM
Duloxetine effects which two neurotransmitters?
A. serotonin and norepinephrine
B. serotonin and dopamine
C. norepinephrine and GABA
D. glutamate and acetylcholine
A. serotonin and norepinephrine
Awura, a 70 year old patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder reports a recent 40
pound weight loss within the last 3 months. Which medication should the PMHNP consider
adding to her medication regimen?
A. quetiapine
B. mirtazpine
C. valproic acid
D. paroxetine
B. mirtazpine
Which of the following symptoms is NOT an adverse effect associated with the acute use of
opioids?
A. Sedation
B. Respiratory depression
C. Immunosuppression
D. Itching
C. Immunosuppression
A+ TEST BANK 3
, Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM
When dosing citalopram for Lynee, a 72 year old patient, the PMHNP understands to dose at
1/2 dose due to the increased risk of
A. delirium
B. polypharmacy
C. falls
D. QTc prolongation
C. QTc prolongation
Which of the following medication class is approved for first line treatment for OCD?
A. Atypical antipsychotics
B. Benzodiazepines
C. MAOI
D. SSRI
D. SSRI
Which SSRI has a mild antihistamine effect?
A. Paroxetine
B. Fluoxetine
C. Citalopram
D. Sertraline
C. Citalopram
Which medication should the PMHNP prescribe for a patient diagnosed with major depressive
disorder but takes multiple medications for other chronic conditions?
A+ TEST BANK 4
Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2024 UPDATE
COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE EXAM FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS BRAND NEW EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+ PASS
GUARANTEED A+
During a 4 week follow up appointment, Rashida, who is prescribed Sertraline 25mg qAM
reports slight improvement in depression symptoms and tolerating medication well. Which of
the following should the PMHNP do?
A. Increase Setraline dose
B. Switch to an SNRI
C. Switch to a different SSRI
D. Add Trazodone qHS for sleep.
A. Increase Setraline dose
A+ TEST BANK 1
, Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM
Which medication should be avoided for the 66 year patient diagnosed with major depressive
disorder and anxiety with a reported fall 3 months ago?
A. Citalopram
B. Setraline
C. Paroxetine
D. Aripiprazole
C. Paroxetine
A patient reports upset stomach and diarrhea 3 days after taking new prescription of
sertraline. Which of the following is the most appropriate response from the PMHNP?
A. "Start doubling the dose of sertraline and your symptoms will begin to ease up".
B. "Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the increased
serotonin levels".
C. "Stop taking it immediately and go to the local emergency department".
D. "You must take Sertraline with food, otherwise you will continue to experience GI
symptoms".
B. “Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the increased
serotonin levels”.
During a 2 week follow up appointment, the patient reports no improvement in depressive
symptoms with escitalopram. Which of the following statement made by the PMHNP is
correct?
A. "Let's discontinue escitalopram and start you on something stronger".
B. "It can take up to 6 weeks before you notice improvements of depressive symptoms".
C. "I am going to prescibe Trazodone. Take it at night to help you sleep".
D. "Start taking two pills at a time".
B. "It can take up to 6 weeks before you notice improvements of depressive symptoms".
A+ TEST BANK 2
, Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM
Duloxetine effects which two neurotransmitters?
A. serotonin and norepinephrine
B. serotonin and dopamine
C. norepinephrine and GABA
D. glutamate and acetylcholine
A. serotonin and norepinephrine
Awura, a 70 year old patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder reports a recent 40
pound weight loss within the last 3 months. Which medication should the PMHNP consider
adding to her medication regimen?
A. quetiapine
B. mirtazpine
C. valproic acid
D. paroxetine
B. mirtazpine
Which of the following symptoms is NOT an adverse effect associated with the acute use of
opioids?
A. Sedation
B. Respiratory depression
C. Immunosuppression
D. Itching
C. Immunosuppression
A+ TEST BANK 3
, Nurs 683 FINAL EXAM
When dosing citalopram for Lynee, a 72 year old patient, the PMHNP understands to dose at
1/2 dose due to the increased risk of
A. delirium
B. polypharmacy
C. falls
D. QTc prolongation
C. QTc prolongation
Which of the following medication class is approved for first line treatment for OCD?
A. Atypical antipsychotics
B. Benzodiazepines
C. MAOI
D. SSRI
D. SSRI
Which SSRI has a mild antihistamine effect?
A. Paroxetine
B. Fluoxetine
C. Citalopram
D. Sertraline
C. Citalopram
Which medication should the PMHNP prescribe for a patient diagnosed with major depressive
disorder but takes multiple medications for other chronic conditions?
A+ TEST BANK 4
