reduction internal fixation
1 out of 1 points
Mrs. Rosen is a 49-year-old patient who is experiencing fibro-fog. What does the PMHNP prescribe for Mrs. Rosen to improve this condition?
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All of the above
• Question 2
0 out of 1 points
An elderly woman with a history of Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease, and myocardial infarction had a fall at home 3 months ago that resulted in her receiving an open reduction internal fixation. While assessing this patient, the PMHNP is made aware that the patient continues to experience mild to moderate pain. What is the PMHNP most likely to do?
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Order an X-ray because it is possible that she dislocated her hip.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who reports excessive arousal at nighttime. What could the PMHNP use for a time-limited duration to shift the patient’s brain from a hyperactive state to a sleep state?
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Benzodiazepines
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A patient addicted to heroin is receiving treatment for detoxification. He begins to experience tachycardia, tremors, and diaphoresis. What medication will the PMHNP prescribe for this patient?
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Clonidine (Catapres)
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP prescribes gabapentin (Neurontin) for a patient’s chronic pain. How does the PMHNP anticipate the drug to work?
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It will bind to the alpha-2-delta ligand subunit of voltage-sensitive calcium channels.
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A patient with hypersexual disorder is being assessed for possible pharmacologic treatment. Why does the PMHNP prescribe an antiandrogen for this patient?
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It will block testosterone.
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Which statement best describes a pharmacological approach to treating patients for impulsive aggression?
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Opioid antagonists can be used to reduce drive.
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A 26-year-old female patient with nicotine dependence and a history of anxiety presents with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Based on the assessment, what does the PMHNP consider?
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ADHD is often not the focus of treatment in adults with comorbid conditions.
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A patient with irritable bowel syndrome reports chronic stomach pain. The PMHNP wants to prescribe the patient an agent that will cause irrelevant nociceptive inputs from the pain to be ignored and no longer perceived as painful. Which drug will the PMHNP prescribe?
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Parents of a 12-year-old boy want to consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication for their son. Which medication would the PMHNP start?
ll of the above could potentially treat their son’s symptoms.
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
