1. During assessment a patient states “Why are you asking me about my heart, I am here for my head”, the PMHNP’s best response is: A. “Some medications can cause heart issues so it is necessary to rule those out before you begin medication.” B. “This is a part of our routine admission and it […]
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1. A patient was diagnosed with GAD 4 weeks ago and was placed on Clonazepam (klonopin) twice a day and citalopram (citalopram (celexa)) once daily. When he asks the PMHNP why it is necessary to wean him off of the Clonazepam (klonopin) the best response is: A. Clonazepam (klonopin) may interfere with citalopram (celexa)s targeted
1. The PMHNP assesses a 10-year old male child in the ER and suspects mania. Which of the following symptoms and recommendations for follow-up evaluation are appropriate? A. Irritability, euphoria, anger; the child should be evaluated further for conduct disorder. B. Irritability, violent outbursts, hyperactivity; the child should also be evaluated further for ADHD C.
1. The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like to begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The PMHNP recognizes that which of the following medications is contraindicated for this patient? A. Valporic Acid (Depakene) B. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) C. Lithium (Lithobid) D. Lamotrigine
1. A 46-year old male patient mentions several alternative treatments to Carbamazepine (Tegretol) as a way to manage symptoms of his bipolar depression. Which of the following does the PMHNP indicate would not be an agent to treat bipolar depression? A. Omega-3-fatty-acids B. Soybean lecithin C. Inositol D. L-methylfolate Place Your Order Here!
1. A nursing student is seeking clarification on the use of anticonvulsants to treat depression and is unclear about most effective outcomes. Which of the following agents does the PMHNP convey as having uncertain outcomes? A. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) B. Gabapentin (Neurontin) C. Valporoic Acid (Depakene) D. All of the above Place Your Order Here!
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1. A 39-year old female patient presently on lithium would like to try a new medication to treat her bipolar disorder. She has had concerns about side effects from lithium and wants to learn more about Lamotrigine (Lamictal) as a treatment option. The PMHNP conveys some of the unique aspects of this agent, including which
1. The PMHNP is assessing a patient in the emergency room. The patient shares that he has been on lithium (Lithobid) for many years. What blood tests does the PMHMP order? A. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) B. Complete Blood Count (CBC) C. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate D. Platelet Count Place Your Order Here!
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1. A patient who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder without mania, asks the PMHNP why he is being prescribed a mood stabilizer. What is the appropriate response? A. Mood stabilizers are only prescribed to treat manic phases of bipolar depression B. Mood stabilizers can consistently treat both mania and bipolar depression C. Mood stabilizers can
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1. A patient is being prescribed a sedating antidepressant, but is concerned about weight gain. Which medication is most likely to be prescribed to addresses the patient’s concerns? A. mirtazapine (Remeron) B. doxepin (Silenor) C. alprazolam (Xanax) D. trazadone (Oleptro) Place Your Order Here!
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