NR546 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
FOR NURSING WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Monoamine Hypothesis of Depression correct answers >>
Depression caused by monoamine neurotransmission deficiency.
Monoamine Receptor Hypothesis correct answers >>
Abnormal receptors for monoamines may cause depression.
Bipolar Disorder Treatment correct answers >> Combine
antidepressants with mood stabilizers.
SNRI Monitoring correct answers >> Check blood pressure
before and during treatment.
SSRIs and Suicide Risk correct answers >> Increased risk in
children and under 25.
Escitalopram correct answers >> SSRI with least CYP
interactions.
Fluoxetine Half-Life correct answers >> Longest half-life, 1-2
weeks.
Paroxetine Risks correct answers >> Contraindicated in
pregnancy, causes congenital defects.
, Sertraline Safety correct answers >> Safe for nursing and
breastfeeding.
Bupropion correct answers >> Lowest risk of sexual side
effects among antidepressants.
Serotonin Syndrome correct answers >> Caused by
combining serotonergic drugs.
MAOIs correct answers >> Inhibit enzyme deactivating
dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin.
MAOI Black Box Warning correct answers >> Suicidal
ideation risk in young adults.
L-Methylfolate correct answers >> Necessary for monoamine
synthesis; often deficient.
Citalopram Dosage in Older Adults correct answers >>
Should be given at half dose.
Antidepressants and Older Adults correct answers >> May
respond less robustly after age 65.
FDA Antidepressant Warning correct answers >> Labeling
includes risk of mood switch to mania.
FOR NURSING WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Monoamine Hypothesis of Depression correct answers >>
Depression caused by monoamine neurotransmission deficiency.
Monoamine Receptor Hypothesis correct answers >>
Abnormal receptors for monoamines may cause depression.
Bipolar Disorder Treatment correct answers >> Combine
antidepressants with mood stabilizers.
SNRI Monitoring correct answers >> Check blood pressure
before and during treatment.
SSRIs and Suicide Risk correct answers >> Increased risk in
children and under 25.
Escitalopram correct answers >> SSRI with least CYP
interactions.
Fluoxetine Half-Life correct answers >> Longest half-life, 1-2
weeks.
Paroxetine Risks correct answers >> Contraindicated in
pregnancy, causes congenital defects.
, Sertraline Safety correct answers >> Safe for nursing and
breastfeeding.
Bupropion correct answers >> Lowest risk of sexual side
effects among antidepressants.
Serotonin Syndrome correct answers >> Caused by
combining serotonergic drugs.
MAOIs correct answers >> Inhibit enzyme deactivating
dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin.
MAOI Black Box Warning correct answers >> Suicidal
ideation risk in young adults.
L-Methylfolate correct answers >> Necessary for monoamine
synthesis; often deficient.
Citalopram Dosage in Older Adults correct answers >>
Should be given at half dose.
Antidepressants and Older Adults correct answers >> May
respond less robustly after age 65.
FDA Antidepressant Warning correct answers >> Labeling
includes risk of mood switch to mania.
