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NURS 6630N EXAM-(PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGIC APPROACHES TO TREATEMENT
OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY) ACTUAL EXAM-LATEST UPDATE 2025 |COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | RATED 100% CORRECT | ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
PASS!!
QUESTION 1
1 out of 1 points
Parents of a 12-year-old boy want to consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) medication for their son. Which medication would the PMHNP start?
Selected d. All of these could potentially treat their son’s
symptoms.
Answer:
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient with hypersexual disorder is being assessed for possible pharmacologic
treatment. Why does the PMHNP prescribe an antiandrogen for this patient?
Selected d. It will block Answer: testosterone.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Sandra complains of constipation after being on quetiapine (SEROQUEL) for several
weeks. Constipation is likely caused by the binding of quetiapine (SEROQUEL) to which
receptor?
Selected a. M
Answer: 1 Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP understands that varenicline (CHANTIX) is an effective way to assist patients
with smoking cessation. Why is this medication effective for these patients?
Selected a. Varenicline is a selective nicotinic
Answer:
acetylcholine receptor partial agonist
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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An 80-year-old female patient diagnosed with Stage II Alzheimer’s has a history of
irritable bowel syndrome. Which cholinergic drug may be the best choice for treatment
given the patient’s gastrointestinal problems?
Selected b. Donepezil
Answer:
(Aricept)
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Molly is a 52-year-old female that has a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. She complains of
fatigue and cognitive difficulties. Which medication is the PMHNP most likely to
prescribe?
Selected b. Milnacipran
(SAVELLA) Question 7
Answer:
1 out of 1 points
A 71-year-old male patient comes to an appointment with his 65-year-old wife. They are
both having concerns related to her memory and ability to recognize faces. The PMNHP is
considering prescribing memantine (Namenda) based on the following symptoms:
Selected a. Amnesia, apraxia,
Answer: agnosia
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP supervisor is discussing with a nursing student how stimulants and
noradrenergic agents assist with ADHD symptoms. What is the appropriate response?
Selected c. All of these are
Answer: correct Question 10
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is attempting to treat a patient’s chronic insomnia and wishes to start with an
initial prescription that has a half-life of approximately 1–2 hours. What is the most
appropriate prescription for the PMHNP to make?
Selected c. Triazolam
Answer:
(Halcion)
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
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The novel neurotransmitter adenosine is responsible for the sleep-wake cycle by
increasing throughout the day and diminishing during night. Which of the follow is an
antagonist of adenosine? Selected d. Caffei
Answer: ne Question 12
1 out of 1 points
An 18-year-old female with a history of frequent headaches and a mood disorder is
prescribed topiramate (Topamax), 25 mg by mouth daily. The PMHNP understands that
this medication is effective in treating which condition(s) in this patient?
Selected d. Migrain
Answer: es Question 13
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient who is exhibiting
psychotic behaviors with poor impulse control and aggression. Of the available treatments,
which can help temper some of the adverse effects or symptoms that are normally caused
by D2 antagonism?
Selected b. Second-generation, atypical
Answer:
antipsychotics
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
An adult patient presents with a history of substance-use disorder and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following treatment options is best for this
patient?
Selected a. Atomoxeti
Answer: ne
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A patient is being prescribed bupropion and is concerned about the side effects. What will
the PMHNP tell the patient regarding bupropion?
Selected d. It can cause cardiac Answer: arrhythmias.
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
NURS 6630N EXAM-(PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGIC APPROACHES TO TREATEMENT
OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY) ACTUAL EXAM-LATEST UPDATE 2025 |COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | RATED 100% CORRECT | ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
PASS!!
QUESTION 1
1 out of 1 points
Parents of a 12-year-old boy want to consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) medication for their son. Which medication would the PMHNP start?
Selected d. All of these could potentially treat their son’s
symptoms.
Answer:
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient with hypersexual disorder is being assessed for possible pharmacologic
treatment. Why does the PMHNP prescribe an antiandrogen for this patient?
Selected d. It will block Answer: testosterone.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Sandra complains of constipation after being on quetiapine (SEROQUEL) for several
weeks. Constipation is likely caused by the binding of quetiapine (SEROQUEL) to which
receptor?
Selected a. M
Answer: 1 Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP understands that varenicline (CHANTIX) is an effective way to assist patients
with smoking cessation. Why is this medication effective for these patients?
Selected a. Varenicline is a selective nicotinic
Answer:
acetylcholine receptor partial agonist
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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An 80-year-old female patient diagnosed with Stage II Alzheimer’s has a history of
irritable bowel syndrome. Which cholinergic drug may be the best choice for treatment
given the patient’s gastrointestinal problems?
Selected b. Donepezil
Answer:
(Aricept)
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Molly is a 52-year-old female that has a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. She complains of
fatigue and cognitive difficulties. Which medication is the PMHNP most likely to
prescribe?
Selected b. Milnacipran
(SAVELLA) Question 7
Answer:
1 out of 1 points
A 71-year-old male patient comes to an appointment with his 65-year-old wife. They are
both having concerns related to her memory and ability to recognize faces. The PMNHP is
considering prescribing memantine (Namenda) based on the following symptoms:
Selected a. Amnesia, apraxia,
Answer: agnosia
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP supervisor is discussing with a nursing student how stimulants and
noradrenergic agents assist with ADHD symptoms. What is the appropriate response?
Selected c. All of these are
Answer: correct Question 10
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is attempting to treat a patient’s chronic insomnia and wishes to start with an
initial prescription that has a half-life of approximately 1–2 hours. What is the most
appropriate prescription for the PMHNP to make?
Selected c. Triazolam
Answer:
(Halcion)
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
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The novel neurotransmitter adenosine is responsible for the sleep-wake cycle by
increasing throughout the day and diminishing during night. Which of the follow is an
antagonist of adenosine? Selected d. Caffei
Answer: ne Question 12
1 out of 1 points
An 18-year-old female with a history of frequent headaches and a mood disorder is
prescribed topiramate (Topamax), 25 mg by mouth daily. The PMHNP understands that
this medication is effective in treating which condition(s) in this patient?
Selected d. Migrain
Answer: es Question 13
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient who is exhibiting
psychotic behaviors with poor impulse control and aggression. Of the available treatments,
which can help temper some of the adverse effects or symptoms that are normally caused
by D2 antagonism?
Selected b. Second-generation, atypical
Answer:
antipsychotics
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
An adult patient presents with a history of substance-use disorder and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following treatment options is best for this
patient?
Selected a. Atomoxeti
Answer: ne
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A patient is being prescribed bupropion and is concerned about the side effects. What will
the PMHNP tell the patient regarding bupropion?
Selected d. It can cause cardiac Answer: arrhythmias.
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
