NURS6630 fall exam 2019

•                         Question 1

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Selected           Ye

Answer:          s

•                         Question 2

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The PMHNP is caring for a patient with chronic insomnia who is worried about pharmacological treatment because the patient does not want to experience dependence. Which pharmacological treatment approach will the PMHNP likely select for this patient for a limited duration, while searching and correcting the underlying pathology associated with the insomnia?

Selected Answer:

d.

Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics

•                         Question 3

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The PMHNP prescribed a patient lamotrigine (Lamictal), 25 mg by mouth daily, for nerve pain 6 months ago. The patient suddenly presents to the office with the complaint that the medication is no longer working and complains of increased pain. What action will the PMHNP most likely take?

Selected Answer:

a.

Increase the dose of lamotrigine (Lamictal) to 25 mg twice daily.

•                         Question 4

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A PMHNP supervisor is discussing with a nursing student how stimulants and noradrenergic agents assist with ADHD symptoms. What is the appropriate response?