ANCC Cumulative Exam with Questions and Answers

ANCC Cumulative Exam with Questions and Answers 1. Frontal lobe syndrome is associated with a. personality changes. b. visual hallucinations. c. psychomotor retardation. d. memory impairment. ANSWER .1. Correct Answer: A. Frontal lobe syndrome influences all dimensions of the pre-frontal cortex. 2. A 64-year-old male with a history of bipolar I disorder presents to the community mental health center for his medication management appointment. He has been taking Depakote ER 500 mg iii at bedtime and Ambien 10 mg as needed for sleep. Today he states that he feels "just fine." His vital signs are: B/P 124/82, P 90, R 16, T 102. The nurse notes bruising on his arms and abdomen and suspects: a. decreased CPK levels. b. serotonin syndrome. c. neuroleptic malignant syndrome. d. thrombocytopenia. ANSWER .2. Correct Answer: D. The patient states he feels fine and none of the medications prescribed should result in A, B, or C. However, increased bleeding from development of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) can result from use of Depakote ER.