About this exam
Focuses on pharmacologic management, side effects, adverse effects, and safety monitoring for psychiatric medications including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and anxiolytics.
What to expect
12
Questions
180 min
Time limit
90%
Pass mark
Practice Exam
Format
Sample questions
- A patient is prescribed carbamazepine for mood stabilization. After three months of therapy, the patient reports feeling extremely fatigued and has a fever. Which laboratory test should the nurse prioritize to assess for potential adverse effects of the medication?
- A client is prescribed mirtazapine (Remeron). Which side effect is most expected?
- A client is prescribed mirtazapine (Remeron). Which side effect is most expected?
- A patient who is on clozapine therapy is being monitored for metabolic syndrome. Which set of nurse findings is consistent with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome
How to prepare
Work through the RN Nursing study notes topic by topic, then sit this exam under timed conditions to rehearse pacing. Review every rationale — the explanation matters more than the score.
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