NUR 622 TEST 1 2025/2026 MODULE 4 EXAM QUESTION
AND ANSWER GRADED A+ SOLVED
You are the AGACNP working on a military Base ER when a soldier presents with acute
anxiety. He has known PTSD. Which is the BEST treatment option in patients with PTSD?
Tenormin (atenolol)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Busoirone (Buspar)
B. Sertraline (Zoloft)
In caring for elderly patients, the AGACNP considers that all of the following are true EXCEPT:
Signs and symptoms of dementia usually evolve over months, but depression usually has a
more rapid onset.
Many older patients with dementia have a component of depression.
Patients with dementia are aware of difficulties with cognitive ability.
Treating concurrent depression can help improve symptoms of dementia.
C. Patients with dementia are aware of difficulties with cognitive abilities
A nurse practitioner is doing an assessment on a 30 year old female with suspected
depression. Which of these questions is the MOST important to ask?
Have you thought of harming yourself?
Have you talked to your husband about your feelings?
Are you prescribed anything to help with your mood?
Have you been diagnosed with depression before?
A. Have you thought of harming yourself?
, A patient with a history of bipolar depression is brought to the ER by his mother due to
change in behavior. The patient has been very impulsive and not sleeping for the past 2
weeks. The mother says this is similar to when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 2
years ago. Which line of questioning by the NP shows an understanding of the likely cause of
the behavior change?
How much sleep is he getting?
What kind of impulsive behavior is he exhibiting?
Is he still taking his bipolar medications?
How old was he when he was diagnosed with bipolar?
C. Is he still taking his bipolar medications
Which statement by the NP student shows a lack of understanding of the risk factors of
suicide?
Loosing on's job is a risk factor for committing suicide in an individual with
Someone who feels better after starting antidepressant is not a risk of committing suicide.
Women attempt suicide at a higher rate than men.
Having a chronic medical condition is a risk factor for suicide.
B. Someone who feels better after starting antidepressants is not at risk of completing suicide
When choosing an antidepressant to prescribe a 50 year old man with BPH. Which of these
should be avoided?
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
A. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Which statement by a starting an MAO inhibitor shows need for education regarding the
medication?
I should not stop taking the medicine without talkiing to my prescriber.
I should take the medication as prescribed.
I should not expect the medication to work immediately.
I can eat red meats.
D. I can eat red meats
AND ANSWER GRADED A+ SOLVED
You are the AGACNP working on a military Base ER when a soldier presents with acute
anxiety. He has known PTSD. Which is the BEST treatment option in patients with PTSD?
Tenormin (atenolol)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Busoirone (Buspar)
B. Sertraline (Zoloft)
In caring for elderly patients, the AGACNP considers that all of the following are true EXCEPT:
Signs and symptoms of dementia usually evolve over months, but depression usually has a
more rapid onset.
Many older patients with dementia have a component of depression.
Patients with dementia are aware of difficulties with cognitive ability.
Treating concurrent depression can help improve symptoms of dementia.
C. Patients with dementia are aware of difficulties with cognitive abilities
A nurse practitioner is doing an assessment on a 30 year old female with suspected
depression. Which of these questions is the MOST important to ask?
Have you thought of harming yourself?
Have you talked to your husband about your feelings?
Are you prescribed anything to help with your mood?
Have you been diagnosed with depression before?
A. Have you thought of harming yourself?
, A patient with a history of bipolar depression is brought to the ER by his mother due to
change in behavior. The patient has been very impulsive and not sleeping for the past 2
weeks. The mother says this is similar to when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 2
years ago. Which line of questioning by the NP shows an understanding of the likely cause of
the behavior change?
How much sleep is he getting?
What kind of impulsive behavior is he exhibiting?
Is he still taking his bipolar medications?
How old was he when he was diagnosed with bipolar?
C. Is he still taking his bipolar medications
Which statement by the NP student shows a lack of understanding of the risk factors of
suicide?
Loosing on's job is a risk factor for committing suicide in an individual with
Someone who feels better after starting antidepressant is not a risk of committing suicide.
Women attempt suicide at a higher rate than men.
Having a chronic medical condition is a risk factor for suicide.
B. Someone who feels better after starting antidepressants is not at risk of completing suicide
When choosing an antidepressant to prescribe a 50 year old man with BPH. Which of these
should be avoided?
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
A. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Which statement by a starting an MAO inhibitor shows need for education regarding the
medication?
I should not stop taking the medicine without talkiing to my prescriber.
I should take the medication as prescribed.
I should not expect the medication to work immediately.
I can eat red meats.
D. I can eat red meats
