NR 546 Final PRACTICE EXAM
Psychopharmacology Latest recent and
frequently tested with comprehensive
questions and verified accurate solution
(detailed & elaborated) GRADED A+
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, MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine - correct ans:A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
Which of the following is considered first line treatment for depression?
A. SSRI
B. FGA
C. SNRI
D. MAOI - correct ans:A. SSRI
When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication would the PMHNP consider
first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid - correct ans:C. Escitalopram
Which of the following medication should be considered for a patient diagnosed with major depressive
disorder who reports "always forgetting to take my pills"?
A. Mirtazapine
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Carbemazepine - correct ans:C. Fluoxetine
Psychopharmacology Latest recent and
frequently tested with comprehensive
questions and verified accurate solution
(detailed & elaborated) GRADED A+
,
, MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine - correct ans:A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
Which of the following is considered first line treatment for depression?
A. SSRI
B. FGA
C. SNRI
D. MAOI - correct ans:A. SSRI
When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication would the PMHNP consider
first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid - correct ans:C. Escitalopram
Which of the following medication should be considered for a patient diagnosed with major depressive
disorder who reports "always forgetting to take my pills"?
A. Mirtazapine
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Carbemazepine - correct ans:C. Fluoxetine