Midterm: Expert-Designed Exam with Answers to
Master Psychiatric Nursing!
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Which of the following is a first-line treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
(GAD)?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Beta-blockers
C. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
D. Antipsychotics
Answer: C. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by antipsychotic medications in the
treatment of schizophrenia?
A. Serotonin
B. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine
D. Glutamate
Answer: B. Dopamine
Which of the following is a key symptom in diagnosing Bipolar I Disorder?
A. Major depressive episode
, B. Hypomanic episode
C. Manic episode
D. Cyclothymic episode
Answer: C. Manic episode
Which class of drugs is most effective for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD)?
A. Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
B. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
C. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
D. Antipsychotics
Answer: C. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
What is the therapeutic blood level range for lithium in the treatment of bipolar
disorder?
A. 0.3-0.7 mEq/L
B. 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
C. 1.5-2.0 mEq/L
D. 2.0-2.5 mEq/L
Answer: B. 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
Section B: Short Answer Questions