Biology

1. Why does the PMHNP avoid treating a patient with cyclothymia, and has major depressive episodes, with antidepressant monotherapy? A. The patient may experience paranoid avoidant behavior. B. The patient may experience severe depression. C. The patient may experience auditory hallucinations. D. The patient may experience increased mood cycling. Place Your Order Here!

1. The PMHNP recognizes that which patient would be contraindicated for antidepressant monotherapy? A. Patient with a bipolar I designation B. Patient with a bipolar II designation C. Patient with a bipolar III designation D. None of the above Place Your Order Here!

1. Ms. Ryerson is a 28-year-old patient with a mood disorder. She recently requested to transfer to a new PMHNP, after not getting along well with her previous provider. The new PHMNP is reviewing Ms. Ryerson’s medical chart prior to their first appointment. Upon review, the PMHNP sees that the former provider last documented “patient

1. A patient who was recently admitted to the psychiatric nursing unit is being treated for bipolar disorder. Which neurotransmitter is the PMHNP most likely to target with pharmaceuticals? A. Norepinephrine B. Dopamine C. Serotonin D. A and C E. All of the above Place Your Order Here!

1. Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged patient who is taking antipsychotics. When meeting with the PMHNP, he reports positive responses to the medication, stating, “I really feel as though the effects of my depression are going away.” Which receptor action in antipsychotic medications is believed to be the most beneficial in producing the effects described

1. The student inquires about antipsychotic medications. Which response by the PMHNP describes nthe factors that contribute to reduced risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) for patients who take antipsychotics? A. Those that are potent D2 antagonists B. Those that are potent D2 antagonists with 5HT2A antagonism properties C. D2 receptors that are blocked in the

1. The PMHNP is taking a history on a patient who has been on antipsychotics for many years. Which risk factors are most likely to contribute to a person developing tardive dyskinesia (TD)? A. Long-term use of antipsychotics B. Genetic disposition C. Age D. A and C E. All of the above Place Your Order

1. Mrs. Schwartzman is a 52-year-old patient with schizophrenia and no established history of depression. When meeting with the PMHNP, she presents with apathy and withdrawn social behavior, and she reports a loss of joy from enjoyable activities. What does the PMHNP infer from this encounter with the patient? A. An underlying depressive disorder B.

1. Which statement made by the PMHNP exemplifies correct teaching of physiological effects in the body? A. Muscarinic antagonists are more likely to cause decreased prolactin levels. B. D2 antagonists decrease the likelihood of EPS symptoms. C. D2 antagonism is linked to antidepressant properties. D. D2 partial agonists are associated with increased efficacy in treating

1.      The PMHNP is assessing a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver and anticipates that the patient will be prescribed an antipsychotic. Which medication does the PMHNP suspect will be ordered for this patient? A. Quetiapine B. Paliperidone C. Lurasidone D. Clozapine Place Your Order Here!