NR507 Week 5: Alterations in Neurobiological Function

NR507 Week 5: Alterations in Neurobiological Function

The nurse practitioner (NP) prescribes a tricyclic antidepressant for a client with newly diagnosed major depressive disorder (MDD). Which statement should the NP include when providing client education?​

“Your symptoms should improve over the next 3–4 months.”​

“Most clients notice a change in their mood within 36 hours after the first dose.”​

“This medication will take 2–4 weeks to reach a therapeutic blood level.”

“Generally, 5–7 days are needed for the medication to start working.”

The nurse practitioner (NP) has determined that an older adult with no history of cognitive decline is experiencing depression. Which factors in the client’s history may have precipitated the client’s change in health? Select all that apply.​

Celebrating their 90th birthday​

Recent increase in blood pressure medication​

Death of a best friend 

Loss of their driver’s license

A recent diagnosis of a chronic condition

Which publication is the authoritative guide to the classification of mental health disorders?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Health (DSM-5-TR)

International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)

Nursing Diagnosis Handbook (NDH)

Prescriber’s Digital Reference (PDR)

Which action should the nurse practitioner (NP) take first while caring for a client newly diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD)?

Prescribe antipsychotic medications

Discuss treatment options with the client

Consult a specialist in anxiety disorders

Educate the fiancé and future in-laws on SAD

Which of the following is the most likely explanation for Jose’s symptoms?

The onset of asthmatic exacerbation

Exacerbation of major depressive disorder

Prodromal phase of a schizophrenic episode

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