QUIZ 1 1 out of 1 points
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). When assessing the psychiatric medications and the reason for admission, what
would be the best course of action for the PMHNP with this client?
Student answer: A. Review Amitriptyline (Elavil) level
QUIZ 2 0 out of 1 points
A patient is diagnosed with schizophrenia. What increases the patient’s potential to mediate the
cognitive symptoms of the disease?
Student
answer:
B.
Achieving overactivity of the mesocorticol projections to the ventromedial
prefrontal cortex
QUIZ 3 1 out of 1 points
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?
Student answer: B. To decrease serotonin
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