NURS 172 BROOKDALE EXAM 1 2025/26 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.

NURS 172 BROOKDALE EXAM 1
Name the Atypical Antipsychotics - CORRECT ANSWER-Clozapine
Olanzapine
Aripiprazole
Quetiapine
Risperidone
Ziprasidone (Pine, Done, Zole)

Atypical Antipsychotic: Function and Use - CORRECT ANSWER-Alleviate
symptoms of schizophrenia.
Target Positive and Negative symptoms
Block dopamine preferentially and act in serotonin.

Atypical Antipsychotic: Nursing Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER-Takes 1-6
weeks to be fully therapeutic
Taper down when D/C, DO NOT STOP ABRUPTLY

Atypical Antipsychotic: Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Orthostasis
Sedation
Anticholinergic Side Effects

Atypical Antipsychotic: Adverse Effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolic
Syndrome(Weight gain, Dyslipidemia, Altered Glucose Metabolism)
Increased Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis.
Increased heart disease
lowered seizure threshold
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome(NMS)
Extrapyramidal Side Effects
Akathisia
Pseudoparkinsonism
Acute Dystonia
Tardive Dyskinesia(TD)

Antidepressants: Atypical - CORRECT ANSWER-Bupropion

Bupropion (Antidepressant Atypical): Function and Use - CORRECT ANSWER-
Antidepressants and Diminished Depression

Bupropion: Nursing Interventions - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor Mood Changes
Assess Mental Status

, Bupropion: Client Education - CORRECT ANSWER-Caution patient to avoid
driving.
Look for suicidality
Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, sugarless gum.
Wear sunscreen and protective clothes
Teach importance of exam follow-up

Bupropion: Medication Administration - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor
Renal/hepatic function closely in pt's with liver or kidney impairment.
May cause false positive urine test for amphetamines.
Administer in equal spaced time increments.
Administer in the AM.

Bupropion: Interactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Renal/hepatic impairment
History of suicidal attempt
History of MI
Cardiovascular Status
Angle Closure Glaucoma
Psychiatric Illness

Bupropion: Complications - CORRECT ANSWER-Homicidal/Suicidal
Thoughts/Behavior
Seizure
Agitation
Headaches
Aggression
Anxiety
Delusions
Depression
Hallucinations
Psychosis
Anticholinergic Symptoms

Name the: Conventional Antipsychotic Drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-Haloperidol
Thiothixene
Fluphenazine
Chlorpromazine ( It's conventional to HAVE THE FLU CHLOROXED)

Function and use of Conventional Antiphychotics - CORRECT ANSWER-(Blocks
Dopamine in the Brain)
Alleviates symptoms of schizophrenia
Acute and Chronic Psychotic Disorders
Bipolar Disorders(Manic Phase)
Agitation