NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM/Nurs 6630 Final Exam

Course

NURS-6630C-7/NURS-6630N-7-Approaches to Treatment2019 Winter Qtr 11/25-02/16-PT27

Test

Week 11 Final Exam

Started

2/9/20 10:02 AM

Submitted

2/9/20 11:48 AM

Due Date

2/10/20 1:59 AM

Status

Completed

Attempt Score

62 out of 75 points  

Time Elapsed

1 hour, 45 minutes out of 2 hours

Results Displayed

Submitted Answers

·         Question 1

1 out of 1 points

The parents of a 10 year old girl diagnosed with ADHD ask if the PMHNP can prescribe something to help their daughter’s ADHD that is not a stimulant. Which of the following responses is correct?

Selected Answer:

c. 

"I can prescribe atomoxetine for your daughter. This medication help ADHD symptoms and is not considered a stimulant."

·         Question 2

1 out of 1 points

A patient with chronic insomnia asks the PMHNP if they can first try an over-the-counter (OTC) medication before one that needs to be prescribed to help the patient sleep. Which is the best response by the PMHNP?

Selected Answer:

d. 

“You can get melatonin over the counter, which will help with sleep onset.”

·         Question 3

0 out of 1 points

Methylphenidate, amphetamine, and cocaine are alike because all three _____________________.

Selected Answer:

c. 

act as depressants.

·         Question 4

0 out of 1 points

An elderly woman with a history of Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease, and myocardial infarction had a fall at home 3 months ago that resulted in her receiving an open reduction internal fixation. While assessing this patient, the PMHNP is made aware that the patient continues to experience mild to moderate pain. What is the PMHNP most likely to do?

Selected Answer:

b. 

Order an X-ray because it is possible that she dislocated her hip.

·         Question 5

1 out of 1 points

The PMHNP is caring for a patient who openly admitted to drinking a quart of vodka daily. Prior to prescribing this patient disulfiram (Antabuse), it is important for the PMHNP to:

Selected Answer:

c. 

Evaluate the patient’s willingness to abstain from alcohol

·         Question 6

0 out of 1 points

Insomnia is caused by excessive nighttime arousal. The PMHNP is likely to prescribe which of the following to treat insomnia?

Selected Answer:

d. 

A negative allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors