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Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add
medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best
response would be:
Selected C.
Answer: “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems
in the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-
functioning systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current
medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your
symptoms.”
• Question 2
0 out of 1
points The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like
to begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar
depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The
PMHNP recognizes
that which of the following medications is contraindicated for
this patient?
Selecte
d C.
Answer Lithium
: (Lithobid
)
• Question 3 1 out of
1 points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was
started on
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antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After
beginning this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this
client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What
can the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?
Selecte
d A.
Answer This client may have Bipolar III disorder
:
• Question 1 out of
4 1 points
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A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which
statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for
this patient?
Selected Answer:
B.
“The patient could benefit from an
anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
(EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
Selecte
d B.
Answer Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A
: antagonism properties
• Question 1 out of
6 1 points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the
staff to monitor for which possible effect?
Selecte
d D.
Answer All
: of
the
abov
e
• Question 7
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1 out of 1
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Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add
medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best
response would be:
Selected C.
Answer: “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems
in the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-
functioning systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current
medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your
symptoms.”
• Question 2
0 out of 1
points The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like
to begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar
depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The
PMHNP recognizes
that which of the following medications is contraindicated for
this patient?
Selecte
d C.
Answer Lithium
: (Lithobid
)
• Question 3 1 out of
1 points
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was
started on
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antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After
beginning this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this
client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What
can the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?
Selecte
d A.
Answer This client may have Bipolar III disorder
:
• Question 1 out of
4 1 points
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A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which
statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for
this patient?
Selected Answer:
B.
“The patient could benefit from an
anticonvulsant.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The student inquires about antipsychotic medications.
Which response by the PMHNP describes the factors that
contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
(EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics?
Selecte
d B.
Answer Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A
: antagonism properties
• Question 1 out of
6 1 points
After ordering flumazenil (Rumazicon) the PMHNP cautions the
staff to monitor for which possible effect?
Selecte
d D.
Answer All
: of
the
abov
e
• Question 7
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1 out of 1
points
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