NSG-552 Exam 3 [Wilkes University] NSG-552 Exam 3 NSG-552 Exam 3 NSG-552 Exam 3 NSG-552 Exam 3 KJ is a 10-year-old male who has just been diagnosed with ADHD. He is having most difficulty with symptoms at school and during after school activities. He is not currently on any medications and has no past medical history. His parents are concerned about starting a medication. You need to counsel KJ’s parents on stimulants. Which of the following statements is true regarding adverse effects? A) Doses should be given with food to avoid drug-food interactions and absorption issues B) Evidence for growth suppression is not clear and at this point seems to be transient, resolving by mid-adolescence. ✅ C) Side effects like hallucinations and movement disorders are common but are resolved with dose decreases D) Stimulant use has been shown to increase the risk of substance abuse in adolescents and adults. A 9-year-old female with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and significant aggression and self-injurious behavior was started on risperidone 2 months ago. The risperidone was partially helpful but unfortunately needs to be stopped today due to side effects. The family has tried multiple non-pharmacological interventions to try and reduce the behavior with no results. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate to trial? A) Haloperidol B) Aripiprazole ✅ C) Chlorpromazine D) Methylphenidate Which of the following antidepressants would be most appropriate to trial in a female patient suffering from depression and hypoarousal? A) Citalopram B) Mirtazapine C) Venlafaxine D) Bupropion ✅ A 25-year-old patient is complaining of premature ejaculation, which is causing relationship issues with his significant other. His past medical history is significant for epilepsy (stable, on levitiracetam). Which of the following medications would be most appropriate for this patient’s premature ejaculation? A) Sildenafil B) Paroxetine ✅ C) Bupropion D) Hormone therapy MG is a 31-year-old male started sertraline two months ago for the treatment of depression. Sertraline has been titrated up to the maximum dose and he reports remission of depressive symptoms. He is happy with the benefits of sertraline but is now experiencing erectile dysfunction. He failed trials of citalopram and venlafaxine in the past. He denies marital problems or any other changes in health. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s sexual dysfunction? A) Age B) Antidepressant ✅ C) Depressive symptoms D) Marital problems…………………………….purchase this entire exam at $30 only