NR546 Week 4: Midterm Exam

A 35-year-old client taking olanzapine has gained 30 pounds in the last 6 months. She requests a change in medications due to the weight gain. Which medication alternative is the most appropriate choice?

A. quetiapine
B. iloperidone
C. aripiprazole
D. olanzapine

An inverse agonist functions in which of the following ways?

A. An inverse agonist has no effect on transduction.
B. An inverse agonist decreases transduction.
C. An inverse agonist has the opposite effect of the agonist on transduction.
D. An inverse agonist increases transduction.

Voltage sensitive sodium channels (VSSCs) and Voltage sensitive calcium channels (VSCCs) are examples of which of the following?

A. retrograde neurotransmission
B. volume neurotransmission
C. excitation-secretion coupling
D. classic neurotransmission

The PMHNP is treating a schizophrenic client who reports active suicidal ideation. Which medication should the PMHNP prescribe?

A. lithium
B. quetiapine
C. clozapine
D. haloperidol

What is the primary function of neurotransmission?

A. to alter the epigenetics at the postsynaptic target neuron
B. to alter the DMAT2 activities at the postsynaptic target neuron
C. to alter the constitutive activity activities at the postsynaptic target neuron
D. to alter the biochemical activities at the postsynaptic target neuron………………….add to cart and check out to access the entire exam questions and answers at $50 only