NUR 6121 Exam 1 Questions with
questions and well verified answers
actual exam!!! 2026
One of the most effective treatments for alcoholism - ANSWER -1
Patient presentation possibly common to anxiety and depression includes - ANSWER -
agitation
When treating a 25 year old woman for mild anxiety, appropriate initial includes -
ANSWER -referral to mental health services including cognitive behavioral therapy
In prescribing benzodiazepines, the NP considers that - ANSWER -this drugs have a high
potential abuse and the onset of therapeutic effect is usually rapid
Tx recommendations for depression should always include - ANSWER -cognitive
behavioral therapy
The NP knows that the full therapeutic effect of SSRI used for the treatment of depression/
anxiety may take - ANSWER -12 weeks
When assessing the patient for IVP, the provider should always - ANSWER -screen
patients presenting for PCP visit
Appropriate txs for insomnia include all of the following - ANSWER -encourage patients
to have a regular bed/ awake times, use of sleep machine that provides white noise, limiting
alcohol and caffeine
, In a patient complaining of insomnia, education would include the following except -
ANSWER -1
Evidence based first line pharmacological txs for insomnia includ - ANSWER -use a short
acting benzodiazepine receptor agonist
Which class of drug represents the first choice for the management of both depression and
chronic anxiety? - ANSWER -SSRI
Which of the following meds can be used in tx a patient in opioid withdrawal -
ANSWER -methadone and clonidine
DSM 5 criteria for substance tolerance/ dependence includes - ANSWER -diminished
effect with the same amount of substance used
A 34 year old male presenting for a wellness exam admits in the history of drinking a few
drinks now and then, but is vague on how often. You suspect he is a frequent alcohol user.
Your next action would be to - ANSWER -Administer CAGE questionnaire
The common co morbidity associated with depression is - ANSWER -anxiety
A 65 year old female has been on lorazepam for 6 years and wishes to stop. You advise her
that - ANSWER -she needs to taper her dose down with supervision
A 52 year old female patient presents to your office and is diagnosed with depression. You
base this diagnosis on which of the following symptoms - ANSWER -0
A 47 year old male presents to the office with chronic sadness and feelings of hopelessness
since his recent divorce 2 months ago. He admits to occasional thoughts that the world would
be better off without me but denies an active plan to commit suicide. Appropriate tx for this
patient would include all of the following except - ANSWER -immediate referral to the
ER for evaluation of suicidal ideation
questions and well verified answers
actual exam!!! 2026
One of the most effective treatments for alcoholism - ANSWER -1
Patient presentation possibly common to anxiety and depression includes - ANSWER -
agitation
When treating a 25 year old woman for mild anxiety, appropriate initial includes -
ANSWER -referral to mental health services including cognitive behavioral therapy
In prescribing benzodiazepines, the NP considers that - ANSWER -this drugs have a high
potential abuse and the onset of therapeutic effect is usually rapid
Tx recommendations for depression should always include - ANSWER -cognitive
behavioral therapy
The NP knows that the full therapeutic effect of SSRI used for the treatment of depression/
anxiety may take - ANSWER -12 weeks
When assessing the patient for IVP, the provider should always - ANSWER -screen
patients presenting for PCP visit
Appropriate txs for insomnia include all of the following - ANSWER -encourage patients
to have a regular bed/ awake times, use of sleep machine that provides white noise, limiting
alcohol and caffeine
, In a patient complaining of insomnia, education would include the following except -
ANSWER -1
Evidence based first line pharmacological txs for insomnia includ - ANSWER -use a short
acting benzodiazepine receptor agonist
Which class of drug represents the first choice for the management of both depression and
chronic anxiety? - ANSWER -SSRI
Which of the following meds can be used in tx a patient in opioid withdrawal -
ANSWER -methadone and clonidine
DSM 5 criteria for substance tolerance/ dependence includes - ANSWER -diminished
effect with the same amount of substance used
A 34 year old male presenting for a wellness exam admits in the history of drinking a few
drinks now and then, but is vague on how often. You suspect he is a frequent alcohol user.
Your next action would be to - ANSWER -Administer CAGE questionnaire
The common co morbidity associated with depression is - ANSWER -anxiety
A 65 year old female has been on lorazepam for 6 years and wishes to stop. You advise her
that - ANSWER -she needs to taper her dose down with supervision
A 52 year old female patient presents to your office and is diagnosed with depression. You
base this diagnosis on which of the following symptoms - ANSWER -0
A 47 year old male presents to the office with chronic sadness and feelings of hopelessness
since his recent divorce 2 months ago. He admits to occasional thoughts that the world would
be better off without me but denies an active plan to commit suicide. Appropriate tx for this
patient would include all of the following except - ANSWER -immediate referral to the
ER for evaluation of suicidal ideation
