Midterm Exam: NR546 / NR 546
(Latest ) Advanced
Pharmacology Psychopharmacology
for the Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner | Review
Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Pregabalin works on anxiety similar to how _________ works.
Answer:
Alprazolam
Question:
Beta blocker examples used for anxiety
Answer:
Propranolol (Inderal)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
,Question:
Beta blockers can be prescribed to treat _______ anxiety effects such as
____________.
Answer:
Somatic
such as: tachycardia & physical tension symptoms.
Blocks norepi and epi
Question:
Histamine receptor antagonists for anxiety example
Answer:
Hydroxyzine (Atarax)
Question:
SE of Hydroxyzine
Answer:
Sedation
Dry mouth
Tremor
,Question:
Monitor what when prescribing hydroxyzine
Answer:
Hepatic function
K levels
QT interval
Hepatic function
Question:
How to dose hydroxyzine when given with another depressant?
Answer:
Depressant should be reduced in half
Question:
What med classes are prescribed for GAD
Answer:
SSRI
SNRI
Buspar
Drug therapy for at least 1 yr
, Question:
What meds are prescribed for panic disorder
Answer:
Paroxetine
Sertraline
Fluoxetine
Drug therapy for 6-9 months
Question:
What meds are prescribed for OCD
Answer:
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Clomipramine
Drug therapy for at least 1 yr
Question:
For anxiety, SSRI and SNRIs can be used but dosing starts at:
Answer:
Half the dose that is recommended for depression.
(Latest ) Advanced
Pharmacology Psychopharmacology
for the Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner | Review
Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Pregabalin works on anxiety similar to how _________ works.
Answer:
Alprazolam
Question:
Beta blocker examples used for anxiety
Answer:
Propranolol (Inderal)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
,Question:
Beta blockers can be prescribed to treat _______ anxiety effects such as
____________.
Answer:
Somatic
such as: tachycardia & physical tension symptoms.
Blocks norepi and epi
Question:
Histamine receptor antagonists for anxiety example
Answer:
Hydroxyzine (Atarax)
Question:
SE of Hydroxyzine
Answer:
Sedation
Dry mouth
Tremor
,Question:
Monitor what when prescribing hydroxyzine
Answer:
Hepatic function
K levels
QT interval
Hepatic function
Question:
How to dose hydroxyzine when given with another depressant?
Answer:
Depressant should be reduced in half
Question:
What med classes are prescribed for GAD
Answer:
SSRI
SNRI
Buspar
Drug therapy for at least 1 yr
, Question:
What meds are prescribed for panic disorder
Answer:
Paroxetine
Sertraline
Fluoxetine
Drug therapy for 6-9 months
Question:
What meds are prescribed for OCD
Answer:
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Clomipramine
Drug therapy for at least 1 yr
Question:
For anxiety, SSRI and SNRIs can be used but dosing starts at:
Answer:
Half the dose that is recommended for depression.
