FINAL COMPREHENSIVE
ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE.
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ANSWERS. LATEST UPDATE
What are the 3 key brain areas involved in addiction? - Ans✔✔-Basal ganglia,
extended amygdala, prefrontal cortex.
Basal ganglia function in addiction? - Ans✔✔-Reward, motivation, habit
formation.
Extended amygdala function? - Ans✔✔-Stress response, withdrawal, cravings.
Prefrontal cortex function in addiction? - Ans✔✔-Judgment, impulse control,
decision-making.
Main neurotransmitter altered in addiction? - Ans✔✔-Dopamine.
3 big ATI/NCLEX risk factors for addiction? - Ans✔✔-Early substance exposure,
trauma history, poor impulse control.
,Protective factors against addiction? - Ans✔✔-Positive self-image, strong
support system.
Clinical cues of addiction? - Ans✔✔-Isolation, mood swings, functional decline,
risk-taking.
Priority nursing intervention during withdrawal? - Ans✔✔-Ensure safety
(airway, vitals, seizure precautions).
ADHD pathophysiology involves dysregulation of which neurotransmitter? -
Ans✔✔-Dopamine and norepinephrine.
Key brain area involved in ADHD? - Ans✔✔-Frontal lobe (execute functioning).
Major symptoms of ADHD? - Ans✔✔-Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity.
Best interventions for ADHD at home? - Ans✔✔-Consistent routine, limit
screen time, break tasks into steps.
School interventions for ADHD? - Ans✔✔-IEP/504 plan, visual schedules, quiet
environment.
When should you administer stimulant medications? - Ans✔✔-Early in the day
to avoid insomnia.
, What should you monitor with ADHD medications? - Ans✔✔-Appetite/weight,
BP/HR, sleep, mood changes.
Is autism caused by vaccines? - Ans✔✔-No—NOT caused by vaccines
(ATI/NCLEX loves this).
What causes ASD? - Ans✔✔-Multifactorial: genetics + environmental factors.
Early cues of Autism? - Ans✔✔-Poor eye contact, delayed speech, repetitive
movements.
Sensory characteristics of ASD? - Ans✔✔-Sensitivity to noice, textures, lights.
Nursing priority for hospitalized child with ASD? - Ans✔✔-Maintain structured,
predictable routines.
Best communication approach for ASD? - Ans✔✔-Short, simple instructions;
allow extra processing time.
What intervention improves long-term outcomes the most? - Ans✔✔-Early
intervention (before age 3).
How do you prepare an ASD child for transitions? - Ans✔✔-Use visual
schedules or social stories.
First step in managing suspected substance use change? - Ans✔✔-Recognize
behavioral and psychosocial cues.
ACTUAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE.
GRADED A+. WITH QUESTIONS
AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS. LATEST UPDATE
What are the 3 key brain areas involved in addiction? - Ans✔✔-Basal ganglia,
extended amygdala, prefrontal cortex.
Basal ganglia function in addiction? - Ans✔✔-Reward, motivation, habit
formation.
Extended amygdala function? - Ans✔✔-Stress response, withdrawal, cravings.
Prefrontal cortex function in addiction? - Ans✔✔-Judgment, impulse control,
decision-making.
Main neurotransmitter altered in addiction? - Ans✔✔-Dopamine.
3 big ATI/NCLEX risk factors for addiction? - Ans✔✔-Early substance exposure,
trauma history, poor impulse control.
,Protective factors against addiction? - Ans✔✔-Positive self-image, strong
support system.
Clinical cues of addiction? - Ans✔✔-Isolation, mood swings, functional decline,
risk-taking.
Priority nursing intervention during withdrawal? - Ans✔✔-Ensure safety
(airway, vitals, seizure precautions).
ADHD pathophysiology involves dysregulation of which neurotransmitter? -
Ans✔✔-Dopamine and norepinephrine.
Key brain area involved in ADHD? - Ans✔✔-Frontal lobe (execute functioning).
Major symptoms of ADHD? - Ans✔✔-Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity.
Best interventions for ADHD at home? - Ans✔✔-Consistent routine, limit
screen time, break tasks into steps.
School interventions for ADHD? - Ans✔✔-IEP/504 plan, visual schedules, quiet
environment.
When should you administer stimulant medications? - Ans✔✔-Early in the day
to avoid insomnia.
, What should you monitor with ADHD medications? - Ans✔✔-Appetite/weight,
BP/HR, sleep, mood changes.
Is autism caused by vaccines? - Ans✔✔-No—NOT caused by vaccines
(ATI/NCLEX loves this).
What causes ASD? - Ans✔✔-Multifactorial: genetics + environmental factors.
Early cues of Autism? - Ans✔✔-Poor eye contact, delayed speech, repetitive
movements.
Sensory characteristics of ASD? - Ans✔✔-Sensitivity to noice, textures, lights.
Nursing priority for hospitalized child with ASD? - Ans✔✔-Maintain structured,
predictable routines.
Best communication approach for ASD? - Ans✔✔-Short, simple instructions;
allow extra processing time.
What intervention improves long-term outcomes the most? - Ans✔✔-Early
intervention (before age 3).
How do you prepare an ASD child for transitions? - Ans✔✔-Use visual
schedules or social stories.
First step in managing suspected substance use change? - Ans✔✔-Recognize
behavioral and psychosocial cues.
