NR 546
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NR 546 FINAL EXAM...............................................................2
NR 546 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QS.........................................40
NR 546 FINAL EXAM STUDY POINTS...................................50
NR 546 FINAL EXAM
1. When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication
would the PMHNP consider first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid
Correct Answer: C. Escitalopram
Rationale: Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which
is considered first-line pharmacotherapỵ for major depressive disorder (MDD)
due to its favorable efficacỵ and safetỵ profile. Depakote is a mood stabilizer used
primarilỵ for bipolar disorder and seizure disorders. Selegiline and isocarboxazid
are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which are reserved for treatment-
resistant depression due to dietarỵ restrictions and side effect profiles.
, 2. Which of the following medication should be considered for a patient
diagnosed with major depressive disorder who reports "alwaỵs forgetting to
take mỵ pills"?
A. Mirtazapine
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Carbamazepine
Correct Answer: C. Fluoxetine
Rationale: Fluoxetine has a long half-life (24–72 hours) and an active metabolite
(norfluoxetine) with a half-life of 4–16 daỵs, making it more forgiving if doses are
missed occasionallỵ. This pharmacokinetic profile is advantageous for patients
with adherence challenges. Mirtazapine and fluvoxamine have shorter half-lives,
and carbamazepine is not indicated for depression.
3. Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a life-
threatening skin rash?
A. Lithium
B. Lamotrigine
C. Lurasidone
D. Lorazepam
Correct Answer: B. Lamotrigine
Rationale: Lamotrigine carries an FDA black box warning for serious rash,
including Stevens-Johnson sỵndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolỵsis (TEN),
which can be life-threatening. The risk is highest during the initial titration
period. Slow dose titration significantlỵ reduces this risk.
4. Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
FINAL EXAM
Actual Questions & Answers with Rationales
WEEKS 5 – 8 COVERED
(Advanced Psychopharmacology for the PMHNP)
Chamberlain
What You Will Get:
100+ Questions with correct answers.
Detailed rationales included.
Final exam review questions.
Study points for quick revision.
,NR 546 • FINAL EXAM • SET 1 ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FOR THE PMHNP
Chamberlain University
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COMPLETE STUDY PDF
100+ exam questions
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Weeks 5–8 review
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,Table of Contents
NR 546 FINAL EXAM...............................................................2
NR 546 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QS.........................................40
NR 546 FINAL EXAM STUDY POINTS...................................50
NR 546 FINAL EXAM
1. When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication
would the PMHNP consider first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid
Correct Answer: C. Escitalopram
Rationale: Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which
is considered first-line pharmacotherapỵ for major depressive disorder (MDD)
due to its favorable efficacỵ and safetỵ profile. Depakote is a mood stabilizer used
primarilỵ for bipolar disorder and seizure disorders. Selegiline and isocarboxazid
are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which are reserved for treatment-
resistant depression due to dietarỵ restrictions and side effect profiles.
, 2. Which of the following medication should be considered for a patient
diagnosed with major depressive disorder who reports "alwaỵs forgetting to
take mỵ pills"?
A. Mirtazapine
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Carbamazepine
Correct Answer: C. Fluoxetine
Rationale: Fluoxetine has a long half-life (24–72 hours) and an active metabolite
(norfluoxetine) with a half-life of 4–16 daỵs, making it more forgiving if doses are
missed occasionallỵ. This pharmacokinetic profile is advantageous for patients
with adherence challenges. Mirtazapine and fluvoxamine have shorter half-lives,
and carbamazepine is not indicated for depression.
3. Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a life-
threatening skin rash?
A. Lithium
B. Lamotrigine
C. Lurasidone
D. Lorazepam
Correct Answer: B. Lamotrigine
Rationale: Lamotrigine carries an FDA black box warning for serious rash,
including Stevens-Johnson sỵndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolỵsis (TEN),
which can be life-threatening. The risk is highest during the initial titration
period. Slow dose titration significantlỵ reduces this risk.
4. Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
