ENA Behavioral Health Emergencies
Complete Study Test Exam.
Which medication is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
A. Mirtazapine (Remeron)
B. Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
C. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
D. Fluoxetine (Prozac) - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which medication is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor?
A. Phenelzine (Nardil)
B. Citalopram (Celexa)
C. Imipramine (Tofranil)
D. Trazodone (Desyrel) - CORRECT ANSWER A
A patient admits to causing herself to vomit after eating. Which imbalance is a complication of this
eating disorder?
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hypermagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which statement accurately characterizes depression?
A. Depression is likely when certain characteristics last for at least 2 weeks.
B. Middle-age patients have the highest risk of depression.
, C. Depression is caused mainly by psychosocial factors.
D. Patients with depression can be triaged as nonurgent. - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which of these antipsychotic medications is least likely to produce dystonia?
A. Haloperidol (Haldol)
B. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
C. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
D. Risperidone (Risperdal - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which disorder is characterized by the acting out of emotions to achieve desired goals?
A. Depression
B. Anxiety
C. Panic disorder
D. Violence - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which patient presentation requires emergent psychiatric consultation?
A. Depression
B. Substance abuse
C. Acute psychosis
D. Anorexia nervosa - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which statement correctly describes depression?
A. Depression is closely linked to substance abuse.
B. Acetylcholine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in depression.
C. Most patients with depression are aware of treatment options.
Complete Study Test Exam.
Which medication is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
A. Mirtazapine (Remeron)
B. Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
C. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
D. Fluoxetine (Prozac) - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which medication is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor?
A. Phenelzine (Nardil)
B. Citalopram (Celexa)
C. Imipramine (Tofranil)
D. Trazodone (Desyrel) - CORRECT ANSWER A
A patient admits to causing herself to vomit after eating. Which imbalance is a complication of this
eating disorder?
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hypermagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which statement accurately characterizes depression?
A. Depression is likely when certain characteristics last for at least 2 weeks.
B. Middle-age patients have the highest risk of depression.
, C. Depression is caused mainly by psychosocial factors.
D. Patients with depression can be triaged as nonurgent. - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which of these antipsychotic medications is least likely to produce dystonia?
A. Haloperidol (Haldol)
B. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
C. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
D. Risperidone (Risperdal - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which disorder is characterized by the acting out of emotions to achieve desired goals?
A. Depression
B. Anxiety
C. Panic disorder
D. Violence - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which patient presentation requires emergent psychiatric consultation?
A. Depression
B. Substance abuse
C. Acute psychosis
D. Anorexia nervosa - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which statement correctly describes depression?
A. Depression is closely linked to substance abuse.
B. Acetylcholine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in depression.
C. Most patients with depression are aware of treatment options.
