Question1 1
out of 1 points
When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add
medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP’s best
response would be:
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Selected C.
Answer: “Many psychiatric illnesses involve several dys-functioning neurotransmitter systems
in the brain. Often, a single medication may only effect one or two of the dysfunctioning systems. The addition of another medication can work with the current medication in stabilizing multiple neurotransmitter systems and help to alleviate your symptoms.” • Question 2
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points The PMHNP is meeting with a new mother who would like
to begin taking medication again to treat her bipolar
depression; she is breastfeeding her 2-month old daughter. The
PMHNP recognizes
that which of the following medications is contraindicated for
this patient?
Selecte
d
Answer
:
C.
Lithium
(Lithobid
)
• Question 3
Mr. Gordon is a middle-aged client who was
started on
1 out of
1 points
antidepressant monotherapy for depression. After
beginning this medication, the PMHNP noticed that this
client seemed to swing into a hypomanic episode. What
can the PMHNP infer from this behavior change?
Selecte
d
Answer
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