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NSG 552 — Psychopharmacology Exam 2
NSG 552 Psychopharmacology
Academic Year:
Comprehensive Question Bank
Question 1
What is the initial (short-term) treatment for Panic attacks?
A. Initially using Benzos
B. SSRIs
C. SNRIs
D. Beta-blockers
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Initially using Benzos
RATIONALE:
Benzodiazepines are used initially for acute panic attacks due to rapid onset of action.
, Question 2
What is the brand name for Eszopiclone?
A. Lunesta
B. Ambien
C. Restoril
D. Sonata
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Lunesta
RATIONALE:
Eszopiclone is marketed as Lunesta.
Question 3
What is the MOA of Orlistat?
A. Inhibits pancreatic lipase
B. Suppresses appetite
C. Increases metabolism
D. Blocks fat absorption
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Inhibits pancreatic lipase
RATIONALE:
Orlistat inhibits pancreatic lipase to reduce fat absorption from the GI tract.
, Question 4
Which endocrine conditions mimic or worsen anxiety symptoms?
A. Hyper and Hypo Thyroidism, Cushing's, Addison's, Menopause, Pheochromocytoma
B. Only thyroid disorders
C. Only Cushing's
D. Only Addison's
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. Hyper and Hypo Thyroidism, Cushing's, Addison's, Menopause,
Pheochromocytoma
RATIONALE:
Various endocrine disorders can mimic or worsen anxiety symptoms.
Question 5
What is the brand name for Zolpidem?
A. Ambien
B. Lunesta
C. Restoril
D. Sonata
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Ambien
RATIONALE:
Zolpidem is marketed as Ambien.
, Question 6
What are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa?
A. Restriction of calorie intake and low body weight
B. Binge eating
C. Compensatory behaviors
D. Normal body weight
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Restriction of calorie intake and low body weight
RATIONALE:
Anorexia symptoms include calorie restriction and significantly low body weight.
Question 7
What is the drug class of Ramelteon (Rozerem)?
A. Selective melatonin agonist (MT1 and MT2)
B. Benzodiazepine
C. Non-benzodiazepine
D. Antidepressant
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Selective melatonin agonist (MT1 and MT2)
RATIONALE:
Ramelteon is a selective melatonin receptor agonist.
NSG 552 — Psychopharmacology Exam 2
NSG 552 Psychopharmacology
Academic Year:
Comprehensive Question Bank
Question 1
What is the initial (short-term) treatment for Panic attacks?
A. Initially using Benzos
B. SSRIs
C. SNRIs
D. Beta-blockers
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Initially using Benzos
RATIONALE:
Benzodiazepines are used initially for acute panic attacks due to rapid onset of action.
, Question 2
What is the brand name for Eszopiclone?
A. Lunesta
B. Ambien
C. Restoril
D. Sonata
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Lunesta
RATIONALE:
Eszopiclone is marketed as Lunesta.
Question 3
What is the MOA of Orlistat?
A. Inhibits pancreatic lipase
B. Suppresses appetite
C. Increases metabolism
D. Blocks fat absorption
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Inhibits pancreatic lipase
RATIONALE:
Orlistat inhibits pancreatic lipase to reduce fat absorption from the GI tract.
, Question 4
Which endocrine conditions mimic or worsen anxiety symptoms?
A. Hyper and Hypo Thyroidism, Cushing's, Addison's, Menopause, Pheochromocytoma
B. Only thyroid disorders
C. Only Cushing's
D. Only Addison's
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. Hyper and Hypo Thyroidism, Cushing's, Addison's, Menopause,
Pheochromocytoma
RATIONALE:
Various endocrine disorders can mimic or worsen anxiety symptoms.
Question 5
What is the brand name for Zolpidem?
A. Ambien
B. Lunesta
C. Restoril
D. Sonata
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Ambien
RATIONALE:
Zolpidem is marketed as Ambien.
, Question 6
What are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa?
A. Restriction of calorie intake and low body weight
B. Binge eating
C. Compensatory behaviors
D. Normal body weight
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Restriction of calorie intake and low body weight
RATIONALE:
Anorexia symptoms include calorie restriction and significantly low body weight.
Question 7
What is the drug class of Ramelteon (Rozerem)?
A. Selective melatonin agonist (MT1 and MT2)
B. Benzodiazepine
C. Non-benzodiazepine
D. Antidepressant
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Selective melatonin agonist (MT1 and MT2)
RATIONALE:
Ramelteon is a selective melatonin receptor agonist.
