Biology

1. The PMHNP is caring for a patient who is taking antipsychotics heard the psychiatrist tell the patient that the patient would be placed on a different antipsychotic agent. Which of the following requires the longest transition time for therapeutic benefit? Olanzapine to clozapine B. Asenapine to Risperidone C. Aripripazole to ziprasidone D. Aripripazole to […]

1. The PMNHP is assessing a 29-year-old patient who takes antipsychotics that block D2 receptors. What patient teaching should the PMHNP include related to the possible side effects of this type of drug? A. Hypersexuality B. Amenorrhea C. Dystonia D. Tardive dyskinesia Place Your Order Here!

1. A patient is diagnosed with schizophrenia. What increases the patient’s potential to mediate the cognitive symptoms of the disease? A. Achieving underactivity of the mesocorticol projections to the prefrontal cortex B. Achieving overactivity of the mesocorticol projections to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex C. Achieving underactivity of the mesocortical projections to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex

1. The PMHNP is caring for a patient with schizophrenia and is considering a variety of treatment approaches. The PHMNP selects a viable treatment that is consistent with the “dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.” What action does the PMHNP anticipate this treatment having on the patient? A. Blocking the release of dopamine facilitates the onset of

1. Mrs. Trevor is a 44-year-old patient who does not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia but occasionally reports symptoms of psychosis, followed by severe fatigue. Mrs. Trevor inquires about the use of amphetamines to help with her energy levels. Which response made by the PMHNP is most appropriate? A. “Amphetamines may help you, as they

1. Mr. McCullin is 64 years old with Parkinson’s disease. The PMHNP caring for Mr. McCullin wants to start him on a dopamine agonist to help manage and treat his condition. The PHMNP selects this agent because of which action it has on patients like Mr. McCullin? A. Dopamine is terminated through multiple mechanisms. B.

1.      A patient has been treated with a number of novel psychotropic drugs. How is it theoretically possible to identify cognitive improvement in the patient using neuropsychological assessment batteries after the pharmacologic therapy? I did not have this question A. Obtaining raw normative metrics and using them to assess functionality B. Having the patient report

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

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