1. Which statement made by the patient suggests the patient will need to be treated with antipsychotics that target paranoid psychosis? A. “It’s my fault that all of this is happening. I don’t think I could ever forgive myself.” B. “I have to talk to the President because I’m the only one who can help […]
1. The PHMNP is caring for a patient who would benefit from nicotine cholinergic, serotonin 3, or glycine receptors. What kind of agent does the PHMNP want to prescribe for this patient? A. Ligand-gated ion channels with a pentameric structure B. Ligand-gated ion channels with a tetrameric structure C. Voltage-sensitive ion channels D. Place Your
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1. A patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Which statement describes an appropriate treatment approach for this patient? A. “The patient needs to have an inverse agonist.” B. “The patient could benefit from an anticonvulsant.” C. “The patient’s calcium, sodium, chloride, and potassium levels must be regulated.” D. “The patient should have a drug
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1. The PMHNP is caring for a new patient who has been transferred from another office. When meeting with the new patient, the patient reports, “I feel like I am improving with the stabilizers.” The PMHNP immediately recognizes that the patient is describing which kind of drug? A. Full agonists B. Antagonists C. Partial agonists
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1. A patient is seeking pharmacological treatment for smoking cessation. Which drug class does the PMHNP prescribe to the patient? A. Benzodiazepine B. Mirtazapine (Remeron) C. Ketamine D. Varenicline (Chantix) Place Your Order Here!
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1. Ms. Harlow is a 42-year-old patient who is prescribed a drug that acts on ionotropic receptors. She is curious about the effects of the drug and how it will act on her symptoms. Which statement made by the PMHNP demonstrates proper understanding of Ms. Harlow’s prescription? A. “The drug will have an almost immediate
1. The PMHNP is caring for four patients. Which patient statement indicates that benzodiazepines would be beneficial? A. “I have trouble staying asleep in the middle of the night.” B. “My spouse told me that I seem to have trouble remembering things sometimes.” C. “I really want to stop smoking, but the cravings are too
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1. A patient with schizophrenia is given an inverse agonist that acts on the receptor 5HT and neurotransmitter serotonin. What is the rationale for prescribing a medication such as this? A. To promote the availability of serotonin B. To decrease serotonin C. To indirectly increase the amount of dopamine in the body D. To help
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1. A patient recently transferred following a suicide attempt has a history of schizophrenia, depression, and fibromyalgia. He is currently taking Amitriptyline (Elavil), Lisinopril, aspirin, and fluoxetine (Prozac). Which is the best action for the PMHNP to take for this patient? A. Review Amitriptyline (Elavil) level B. Order a liver function test C. Check the
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1. A patient is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is currently taking carbamazepine (Tegretol), aripiprazole (Abilify), and melatonin. The PMHNP has just written an order to discontinue the carbamazepine (Tegretol) for drug-induced thrombocytopenia. The PMHNP is aware that his next best action is to: A. Alert staff to possible seizures B. Write an order for
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