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The PMHNP is considering prescribing a 49-year-old male clozapine (Clozaril) to treat his schizophrenia and suicidal ideations. The PMHNP is aware that which factor may impact the dose needed to effectively treat his condition:
A.
The patient smokes cigarettes. This is correct!
B.
The patient has hypertension.
C.
The patient has chronic kidney disease, stage 2.
D.
The patient drinks a cup of coffee a day.
1 points
QUESTION 11
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 a different mood stabilizer For some reason I got 0/1 points for this??
C.
Decrease the amount prescribed for aripiprazole (Abilify)
D.
Explain to the patient that it will be more difficult to control his temper
1 points
QUESTION 12
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 Correct answer
B.
Order a liver function test
C.
Check the patient’s blood pressure and pulse
D.
Order a stat platelet count
1 points
QUESTION 13
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 decrease the amount of serotonin and dopamine
1 points
QUESTION 14
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 strong.”
D.
“I feel nervous to go outside and be in large crowds.”
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