NSG 533 Advanced
Pharmacology Test 1 Week
4 Questions and 100%
correct highlighted
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Which of the following SSRIs Graded
requires up to a 5-week washout period
because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite?
A. Escitalopram
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Sertraline
Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within
approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood
B. Suicidal thoughts
C. Anhedonia
D. Sleep -
Which of the following is a flaw in the monoamine hypothesis of depression?
A. Concentrations of neurotransmitters are reduced in the synaptic cleft
B. A switch to a different class of antidepressants does not improve response
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, C. Antidepressant response is associated with a therapeutic level of the
medication
D. Antidepressant effects on neurotransmitters do not temporally
correspond to response.
Which of the side effects of trazodone for the treatment of depression is most
frequently observed?
A. Hematuria
B. Delayed orgasm
C. Priapism
D. Orthostasi
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A 28-year-old man with a history of depression has been taking
sertraline 200 mg daily for 12 weeks with no response. The patient has no
other complaints. The physician asks for your recommendation. The most
reasonable recommendation would be to:
A. Increase sertraline
B. Add fluoxetine C. Switch to amitriptyline
D. Change to
venlafaxine
AS is an 18-year-old woman hospitalized for the fourth
time for major depressive disorder. On this occasion, AS was admitted for
suicidal ideation. Her other symptoms include loss of appetite, insomnia,
decreased energy, increased agitation, and anhedonia for the past 2 months.
Although she did well her first semester of college, AS "partied: a lot and
broke up with a new boyfriend. Two months ago, AS refused to go back to
college after the winter holidays. She does not have any other medical
problems. AS's mother and grandfather have a history of bipolar illness, and
her father has a history of substance abuse. AS's symptoms meet the criteria
for major depressive disorder basedupon the fact that she has:
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, A. A history of mania
B. A history of substance abuse
C. Felt suicidal and had four target symptoms for more than 10 days
D.Had a loss of pleasure and four target symptoms for more than 2 weeks.
Which of the following substances/medications would not be expected to
contribute to panic anxiety? A. Albuterol
B. Olanzapine
C. Cannabis
D. Phenylephrine
E. Caffeine
Which of the following statements is true regarding quetiapine in the
treatment of anxiety disorders?
A. Is effective for treatment of panic disorder
B. Is associated with weight gain, sedation,
and fatigue
C. Is effective in doses above
300 mg/day
D. Superior efficacy to SSRIs
E. Similar efficacy to CBT
Which of the following is true of CBT in the treatment of anxiety?
A.Only effective when delivered face to face
B. Is inferior to antidepressants in acute treatment of panic disorder
C. Is associated with more sustainable benefits than
antidepressants
D. Is not effective for
children with anxiety disorders
E. Is less expensive than medications
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Pharmacology Test 1 Week
4 Questions and 100%
correct highlighted
answers A+ already
Which of the following SSRIs Graded
requires up to a 5-week washout period
because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite?
A. Escitalopram
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Sertraline
Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within
approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood
B. Suicidal thoughts
C. Anhedonia
D. Sleep -
Which of the following is a flaw in the monoamine hypothesis of depression?
A. Concentrations of neurotransmitters are reduced in the synaptic cleft
B. A switch to a different class of antidepressants does not improve response
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, C. Antidepressant response is associated with a therapeutic level of the
medication
D. Antidepressant effects on neurotransmitters do not temporally
correspond to response.
Which of the side effects of trazodone for the treatment of depression is most
frequently observed?
A. Hematuria
B. Delayed orgasm
C. Priapism
D. Orthostasi
s-
A 28-year-old man with a history of depression has been taking
sertraline 200 mg daily for 12 weeks with no response. The patient has no
other complaints. The physician asks for your recommendation. The most
reasonable recommendation would be to:
A. Increase sertraline
B. Add fluoxetine C. Switch to amitriptyline
D. Change to
venlafaxine
AS is an 18-year-old woman hospitalized for the fourth
time for major depressive disorder. On this occasion, AS was admitted for
suicidal ideation. Her other symptoms include loss of appetite, insomnia,
decreased energy, increased agitation, and anhedonia for the past 2 months.
Although she did well her first semester of college, AS "partied: a lot and
broke up with a new boyfriend. Two months ago, AS refused to go back to
college after the winter holidays. She does not have any other medical
problems. AS's mother and grandfather have a history of bipolar illness, and
her father has a history of substance abuse. AS's symptoms meet the criteria
for major depressive disorder basedupon the fact that she has:
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, A. A history of mania
B. A history of substance abuse
C. Felt suicidal and had four target symptoms for more than 10 days
D.Had a loss of pleasure and four target symptoms for more than 2 weeks.
Which of the following substances/medications would not be expected to
contribute to panic anxiety? A. Albuterol
B. Olanzapine
C. Cannabis
D. Phenylephrine
E. Caffeine
Which of the following statements is true regarding quetiapine in the
treatment of anxiety disorders?
A. Is effective for treatment of panic disorder
B. Is associated with weight gain, sedation,
and fatigue
C. Is effective in doses above
300 mg/day
D. Superior efficacy to SSRIs
E. Similar efficacy to CBT
Which of the following is true of CBT in the treatment of anxiety?
A.Only effective when delivered face to face
B. Is inferior to antidepressants in acute treatment of panic disorder
C. Is associated with more sustainable benefits than
antidepressants
D. Is not effective for
children with anxiety disorders
E. Is less expensive than medications
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