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NSG 552 — Psychopharmacology Exam 3
NSG 552 Psychopharmacology
Academic Year:
Comprehensive Question Bank
Question 1
What is the CIWA score for mild alcohol withdrawal?
A. < 8
B. < 10
C. 10-15
D. > 15
CORRECT ANSWER: B. < 10
RATIONALE:
A CIWA score of < 10 indicates mild alcohol withdrawal.
, Question 2
What medications are used in mild alcohol withdrawal?
A. Benzodiazepines only
B. Tegretol, Valproic acid, or Gabapentin
C. Naltrexone and Acamprosate
D. Disulfiram and Methadone
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Tegretol, Valproic acid, or Gabapentin
RATIONALE:
Mild alcohol withdrawal can be managed with carbamazepine (Tegretol), valproic acid, or
gabapentin.
Question 3
What is the mechanism of action of cocaine?
A. Blocks GABA receptors
B. Reuptake inhibition of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine
C. Blocks opioid receptors
D. Enhances serotonin release
CORRECT ANSWER:
B. Reuptake inhibition of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine
RATIONALE:
Cocaine blocks reuptake of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, producing stimulant
effects.
, Question 4
What is the treatment for amphetamine intoxication?
A. Rehydrate, correct electrolytes, treat hyperthermia
B. High-dose benzodiazepines
C. Naloxone
D. Flumazenil
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Rehydrate, correct electrolytes, treat hyperthermia
RATIONALE:
Amphetamine intoxication is managed with rehydration, electrolyte correction, and treating
hyperthermia.
Question 5
What is the treatment for PCP intoxication?
A. Flumazenil
B. Supportive care, benzos for agitation, haloperidol for severe agitation
C. Naloxone
D. Antipsychotics only
CORRECT ANSWER:
B. Supportive care, benzos for agitation, haloperidol for severe agitation
RATIONALE:
PCP intoxication is treated with supportive care, benzodiazepines for agitation, and
haloperidol for severe agitation or psychosis.
, Question 6
What is a characteristic symptom of PCP intoxication?
A. Miosis
B. Nystagmus
C. Bradycardia
D. Hyperthermia
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Nystagmus
RATIONALE:
Nystagmus is a characteristic symptom of PCP intoxication.
Question 7
What is the treatment for benzodiazepine overdose?
A. Naloxone
B. Flumazenil
C. Neostigmine
D. Atropine
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Flumazenil
RATIONALE:
Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose.
NSG 552 — Psychopharmacology Exam 3
NSG 552 Psychopharmacology
Academic Year:
Comprehensive Question Bank
Question 1
What is the CIWA score for mild alcohol withdrawal?
A. < 8
B. < 10
C. 10-15
D. > 15
CORRECT ANSWER: B. < 10
RATIONALE:
A CIWA score of < 10 indicates mild alcohol withdrawal.
, Question 2
What medications are used in mild alcohol withdrawal?
A. Benzodiazepines only
B. Tegretol, Valproic acid, or Gabapentin
C. Naltrexone and Acamprosate
D. Disulfiram and Methadone
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Tegretol, Valproic acid, or Gabapentin
RATIONALE:
Mild alcohol withdrawal can be managed with carbamazepine (Tegretol), valproic acid, or
gabapentin.
Question 3
What is the mechanism of action of cocaine?
A. Blocks GABA receptors
B. Reuptake inhibition of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine
C. Blocks opioid receptors
D. Enhances serotonin release
CORRECT ANSWER:
B. Reuptake inhibition of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine
RATIONALE:
Cocaine blocks reuptake of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, producing stimulant
effects.
, Question 4
What is the treatment for amphetamine intoxication?
A. Rehydrate, correct electrolytes, treat hyperthermia
B. High-dose benzodiazepines
C. Naloxone
D. Flumazenil
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Rehydrate, correct electrolytes, treat hyperthermia
RATIONALE:
Amphetamine intoxication is managed with rehydration, electrolyte correction, and treating
hyperthermia.
Question 5
What is the treatment for PCP intoxication?
A. Flumazenil
B. Supportive care, benzos for agitation, haloperidol for severe agitation
C. Naloxone
D. Antipsychotics only
CORRECT ANSWER:
B. Supportive care, benzos for agitation, haloperidol for severe agitation
RATIONALE:
PCP intoxication is treated with supportive care, benzodiazepines for agitation, and
haloperidol for severe agitation or psychosis.
, Question 6
What is a characteristic symptom of PCP intoxication?
A. Miosis
B. Nystagmus
C. Bradycardia
D. Hyperthermia
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Nystagmus
RATIONALE:
Nystagmus is a characteristic symptom of PCP intoxication.
Question 7
What is the treatment for benzodiazepine overdose?
A. Naloxone
B. Flumazenil
C. Neostigmine
D. Atropine
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Flumazenil
RATIONALE:
Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse benzodiazepine overdose.
