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Attempt Score 72 out of 75 points Time Elapsed 1 hour, 15 minutes out of 2 hours Results Displayed Submitted Answers Question 1 1 out of 1 points What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe ... to a patient with psychotic aggression who needs to manage the top-down cortical control and the excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity? Selected Answer: C. Antipsychot ics Question 2 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient who is exhibiting psychotic behaviors with poor impulse control and aggression. Of the available treatments, which can help temper some of the adverse effects or symptoms that are normally caused by D2 antagonism? Selected Answer: D. Second-generation, atypical antipsychotics Question 3 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is discussing dopamine D2 receptor occupancy and its association with aggressive behaviors in patients with the student. Why does the PMHNP prescribe a standard dose of atypical antipsychotics? Selected Answer: C. The doses are based on achieving 60% D2 receptor occupancy. Question 4 1 out of 1 points Why does the PMHNP avoid prescribing clozapine (Clozaril) as a first-line treatment to the patient with psychosis and aggression? Selected Answer: A. There is too high a risk of serious adverse side effects. Question 5 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is caring for a patient on risperidone (Risperdal). Which action made by the PMHNP exhibits proper care for this patient? </p? Selected Answer: C. Titrating the dose by increasing it every 5–7 days Question 6 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP wants to prescribe Mr. Barber a mood stabilizer that will target aggressive and impulsive symptoms by decreasing dopaminergic neurotransmission. Which mood stabilizer will the PMHNP select? Selected Answer: A. Lithium (Lithane) Question 7 1 out of 1 points The parents of a 7-year-old patient with ADHD are concerned about the effects of stimulants on their child. The parents prefer to start pharmacological treatment with a non-stimulant. Which medication will the PMHNP will most likely prescribe? Selected Answer: A. Stratt era Question 8 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP understands that slow-dose extended release stimulants are most appropriate for which patient with ADHD? Selected Answer: A. 8-year-old patient Question 9 1 out of 1 points A patient is prescribed D-methylphenidate, 10-mg extended-release capsules. What should the PMHNP include when discussing the side effects with the patient? Selected Answer: C. The medication can affect your blood pressure. Question 10 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is teaching parents about their child’s new prescription for Ritalin. What will the PMHNP include in the teaching? Selected Answer: A. The second dose should be taken at lunch. Question 11 1 out of 1 points A young patient is prescribed Vyvanse. During the follow-up appointment, which comment made by the patient ma [Show More]
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