NURS 660 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
Which assessment would the nurse expect to observe in a patient who
has been prescribed trazodone for treatment of anxiety?
a. Excessive thirst
b. Hand tremor
c. Drowsiness
d. Diarrhea
C
The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking a newly prescribed
drug nefazodone, for treatment of depression. Which physical
assessment finding is important for the nurse to report to the
health care provider immediately? a. Bradycardia
b. Dizziness
c. Drowsiness
d. Urinary retention
A
,The nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed
bupropion (Wellbutrin) for smoking cessation. Which statement by the
patient would indicate the need for further teaching?
a. My dose will increase after 3 days
b. I should swallow the medication whole
c. If I have the urge to smoke, I will take more medication
d. I do not need to taper my dose when the drug is discontinued
C
Which nursing action is most important when providing care to a
patient diagnosed with a mood disorder? a. Assess the patient for
thoughts of suicide
b. Provide supplemental feedings as needed
c. Assist with activities of daily living
d. Offer opportunities for interaction with other patients
A
A patient is admitted to a long term psychiatric setting. The MAOI
medication previously prescribed is discontinued by the physician. New
orders are obtained to initiate imipramine therapy. The nurse will
provide the first dose of imipramine to the patient _____ the MAOI
drug.
a. Immediately following the last dose of
,b. In 1 week following the last dose of
c. In 14 days following the last dose of
d. Before discontinuing
C
A patient taking vilazodone has been vomiting persistently for 12 hours.
The priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is a. Nausea
b. Imbalanced nutrition (less than body requirements)
c. Fluid volume deficit
d. Altered peripheral tissue perfusion
C
1. You are admitting a new patient who is depressed. Your initial
contact should do what?
a. Address why he is depressed
b. Keep communication open
c. Lift his spirits
d. Establish trust
D
1. In caring for a patient with major depression, the nurse knows that
the patient needs
a. Frequent changes in activities
b. Introduction to multiple new staff members
, c. Behavior modification that restructures feelings
d. Well-defined, structured interactions at the beginning of treatment
D
1. Patients with major depression commonly display signs of
a. Energy
b. Repetitive, compulsive behaviors
c. Worthlessness
d. Visual hallucinations
C
1. When your patient says I am depressed, what is the best response?
a. We all feel that way now and then
b. Why do you feel that way?
c. Everything will be OK once you snap out of it
d. Tell me more about what is going on with you
D
1. Your patient takes tranylcypromine for depression. Which of the
following is most likely to indicate dietary restrictions have not been
followed? a. Hypertensive crisis
b. Syncope
c. Muscle spasms
d. Increased depression
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
Which assessment would the nurse expect to observe in a patient who
has been prescribed trazodone for treatment of anxiety?
a. Excessive thirst
b. Hand tremor
c. Drowsiness
d. Diarrhea
C
The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking a newly prescribed
drug nefazodone, for treatment of depression. Which physical
assessment finding is important for the nurse to report to the
health care provider immediately? a. Bradycardia
b. Dizziness
c. Drowsiness
d. Urinary retention
A
,The nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed
bupropion (Wellbutrin) for smoking cessation. Which statement by the
patient would indicate the need for further teaching?
a. My dose will increase after 3 days
b. I should swallow the medication whole
c. If I have the urge to smoke, I will take more medication
d. I do not need to taper my dose when the drug is discontinued
C
Which nursing action is most important when providing care to a
patient diagnosed with a mood disorder? a. Assess the patient for
thoughts of suicide
b. Provide supplemental feedings as needed
c. Assist with activities of daily living
d. Offer opportunities for interaction with other patients
A
A patient is admitted to a long term psychiatric setting. The MAOI
medication previously prescribed is discontinued by the physician. New
orders are obtained to initiate imipramine therapy. The nurse will
provide the first dose of imipramine to the patient _____ the MAOI
drug.
a. Immediately following the last dose of
,b. In 1 week following the last dose of
c. In 14 days following the last dose of
d. Before discontinuing
C
A patient taking vilazodone has been vomiting persistently for 12 hours.
The priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is a. Nausea
b. Imbalanced nutrition (less than body requirements)
c. Fluid volume deficit
d. Altered peripheral tissue perfusion
C
1. You are admitting a new patient who is depressed. Your initial
contact should do what?
a. Address why he is depressed
b. Keep communication open
c. Lift his spirits
d. Establish trust
D
1. In caring for a patient with major depression, the nurse knows that
the patient needs
a. Frequent changes in activities
b. Introduction to multiple new staff members
, c. Behavior modification that restructures feelings
d. Well-defined, structured interactions at the beginning of treatment
D
1. Patients with major depression commonly display signs of
a. Energy
b. Repetitive, compulsive behaviors
c. Worthlessness
d. Visual hallucinations
C
1. When your patient says I am depressed, what is the best response?
a. We all feel that way now and then
b. Why do you feel that way?
c. Everything will be OK once you snap out of it
d. Tell me more about what is going on with you
D
1. Your patient takes tranylcypromine for depression. Which of the
following is most likely to indicate dietary restrictions have not been
followed? a. Hypertensive crisis
b. Syncope
c. Muscle spasms
d. Increased depression
