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NRNP 6645 PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER - EXAM 2 LATEST 2026/2027 |
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY | EXPERT VERIFIED | 40
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: ANTIDEPRESSANTS - Questions 1-10
Q1: SSRI Mechanism of Action
The nurse practitioner is reviewing SSRIs. What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs?
A. Blocks serotonin reuptake
B. Blocks norepinephrine reuptake
C. Blocks dopamine reuptake
D. Blocks acetylcholine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SSRIs block serotonin reuptake, increasing synaptic serotonin. Option B is SNRIs. Option C
is bupropion. Option D is anticholinergics. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: SSRI - Examples
The nurse practitioner is prescribing an SSRI. Which of the following is an SSRI?
A. Fluoxetine
B. Amitriptyline
C. Bupropion
D. Venlafaxine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine is an SSRI. Option B is a TCA. Option C is an NDRI. Option D is an SNRI. [100%
CORRECT]
Q3: SSRI - Side Effects
The nurse practitioner is reviewing SSRI side effects. Which side effect is commonly associated with
SSRIs?
A. Sexual dysfunction
B. Weight gain
C. Insomnia
D. All of the above
, 2
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SSRIs can cause sexual dysfunction, weight gain, and insomnia. All options are
correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: SSRI - Withdrawal
The nurse practitioner is reviewing SSRI withdrawal. Which of the following is a symptom of SSRI
withdrawal?
A. Dizziness
B. Nausea
C. Headache
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SSRI withdrawal can cause dizziness, nausea, headache, and flulike symptoms. All options
are correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: SNRI Mechanism of Action
The nurse practitioner is reviewing SNRIs. What is the mechanism of action of SNRIs?
A. Blocks serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
B. Blocks serotonin reuptake only
C. Blocks norepinephrine reuptake only
D. Blocks dopamine reuptake
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SNRIs block serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. Option B is SSRIs. Option C is NRI.
Option D is bupropion. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: SNRI - Examples
The nurse practitioner is prescribing an SNRI. Which of the following is an SNRI?
A. Fluoxetine
B. Amitriptyline
C. Bupropion
D. Venlafaxine
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Venlafaxine is an SNRI. Option A is an SSRI. Option B is a TCA. Option C is an NDRI. [100%
CORRECT]
Q7: TCA Mechanism of Action
NRNP 6645 PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER - EXAM 2 LATEST 2026/2027 |
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY | EXPERT VERIFIED | 40
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: ANTIDEPRESSANTS - Questions 1-10
Q1: SSRI Mechanism of Action
The nurse practitioner is reviewing SSRIs. What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs?
A. Blocks serotonin reuptake
B. Blocks norepinephrine reuptake
C. Blocks dopamine reuptake
D. Blocks acetylcholine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SSRIs block serotonin reuptake, increasing synaptic serotonin. Option B is SNRIs. Option C
is bupropion. Option D is anticholinergics. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: SSRI - Examples
The nurse practitioner is prescribing an SSRI. Which of the following is an SSRI?
A. Fluoxetine
B. Amitriptyline
C. Bupropion
D. Venlafaxine
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine is an SSRI. Option B is a TCA. Option C is an NDRI. Option D is an SNRI. [100%
CORRECT]
Q3: SSRI - Side Effects
The nurse practitioner is reviewing SSRI side effects. Which side effect is commonly associated with
SSRIs?
A. Sexual dysfunction
B. Weight gain
C. Insomnia
D. All of the above
, 2
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SSRIs can cause sexual dysfunction, weight gain, and insomnia. All options are
correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: SSRI - Withdrawal
The nurse practitioner is reviewing SSRI withdrawal. Which of the following is a symptom of SSRI
withdrawal?
A. Dizziness
B. Nausea
C. Headache
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SSRI withdrawal can cause dizziness, nausea, headache, and flulike symptoms. All options
are correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: SNRI Mechanism of Action
The nurse practitioner is reviewing SNRIs. What is the mechanism of action of SNRIs?
A. Blocks serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
B. Blocks serotonin reuptake only
C. Blocks norepinephrine reuptake only
D. Blocks dopamine reuptake
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SNRIs block serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. Option B is SSRIs. Option C is NRI.
Option D is bupropion. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: SNRI - Examples
The nurse practitioner is prescribing an SNRI. Which of the following is an SNRI?
A. Fluoxetine
B. Amitriptyline
C. Bupropion
D. Venlafaxine
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Venlafaxine is an SNRI. Option A is an SSRI. Option B is a TCA. Option C is an NDRI. [100%
CORRECT]
Q7: TCA Mechanism of Action
