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NURS 6630-APPROACHES TO TREATMENT WEEK 9 QUIZ (LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024) 100% CORRECT) • Question 1 John is a 41-year old-patient who presents to the clinic with diarrhea, fatigue, and recently has been having tremors. He was diagnosed 19 years ago with bipolar disorder and is currently managed on Lithium 300mg BID. As the PMHNP, you decide to order a lithium level that comes back at 2.3mmol/l. What is the most appropriate course of action? Selected Answer: c. Tell John he needs...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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Nerdsplug

• Question 1 Upon blocking a Serotonin reuptake pump, what happens in the synaptic cleft and on the post synaptic cell membrane? Selected Answer: A. The result will be an increase in available Serotonin in the synaptic cleft causing the post synaptic cell to increase the number of Serotonin receptors. Answers: A. The result will be an increase in available Serotonin in the synaptic cleft causing the post synaptic cell to increase the number of Serotonin receptors. B. The...

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11 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Nerdsplug

NURS 6630 Approaches To Treatment Of Psychopathology MIDTERM EXAM.• Question 1 1 out of 1 point 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 cu...

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18 pages

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NURS 6630 Approaches To Treatment Of Psychopathology MIDTERM EXAM.• Question 1 1 out of 1 point 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 cu...

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18 pages

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NURS 6630 Approaches To Treatment Of Psychopathology FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers QUESTION 1 What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe to a patient with psychotic aggression who needs to manage the top-down cortical control and the excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity? A. Stimulants B. Antidepressants C. Antipsychotics D. SSRIs QUESTION 2 The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient who...

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26 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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