NURS 6630 Midterm ExamQuestion11out of 1 pointsWhen an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to addmedications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best responsewould be:SelectedAnswer:C.“Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems inthe brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dys-functioningsystems. The addition of another medication can work with the current medication instabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your symptoms.”Question 20 out of 1 pointsThe PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like to begintaking medication again to treat her bipolar depression; she isbreastfeeding her 2-month old daughter.The PMHNP recognizesthat which of the following medications is contraindicated for thispatient?SelectedAnswer:C.Lithium(Lithobid)Question 31 out of 1 pointsMr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was started on antidepressantmonotherapy for depression. After beginning this medication, the PMHNPnoticed that this client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What canthe PMHNP infer from this behavior change?SelectedAnswer:A.This client may have Bipolar III disorderQuestion 41 out of 1 pointsA patient presents with frequent episodes of mania. Whichstatement describes an appropriate treatment approach for thispatient?SelectedAnswer:B.“The patient could benefit from anPreview Mode
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