As it relates to G-protein linked receptors, what does the PMHNP understand about medications that are used in practice?
A noncompliant patient states, “Why do you want me to put this poison in my body?” Identify the best response made by the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP).
October 12, 2019A 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?
October 12, 2019As it relates to G-protein linked receptors, what does the PMHNP understand about medications that are used in practice?
QUESTION 9
1. As it relates to G-protein linked receptors, what does the PMHNP understand about medications that are used in practice?
A.
Most medications that act on G-protein linked receptors have antagonistic traits.
B.
The majority of medications used in practice are full agonists and are used to stimulate the body’s natural neurotransmitters.
C.
Most medications act as partial agonists because they allow the body to use only what is needed.
D.
Medications used in practice may act as inverse agonists if the dosage is too high.
1 points
QUESTION 10
1. 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.
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 moodstabilizer
C.
Decrease the amount prescribed for aripiprazole (Abilify)
D.
Explain to the patient that it will be more difficult to control his temper
