HESI Mental Health NGN Exams 2024: Updated Version A
& B with Verified Answers and Rationale (Grade A+!)
Ativan (Lorazepam) answerAntianxiety,
benzodiazepines
- anxiety disorder
Ativan (Lorazepam) side effects answerDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea
Valium (Diazapam) answerAnxiolytics, Antianxiety, Benzodiazepine type
-anxiety disorder
Valium (Diazapam) side effects answerTransient, mild drowsiness initially, sedation, depression,
lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, confusion, changes in libido,
drug dependence with withdrawal syndrome.
Xanax (Alprazolam) answerAnxiolytics, Benzodiazepine type
- anxiety disorder
Xanax (Alprazolam) side effects answerDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea
Anxiolytics/ Antianxiety
Benzodiazepine type
Food interactions answer-use with alcohol causes sedation
-use with caffeine leads to decreased effectiveness of the medication
, Buspar (Buspirone) answerAntianxiety, non-benzodiazepine
-anxiety disorder
Buspar (Buspirone) side effects answerDizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, light-headedness,
nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal/gastric distress, diarrhea
Celexa (Citalopram) answerAntidepressant, SSRIs
-major depression
Celexa (Citalopram) side effects answerNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness, insomnia,
ejaculatory disorders
Lexapro (Escitalopram) answerAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Lexapro (Escitalopram) side effects answerNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness,
insomnia, ejaculatory disorders
Paxil (Paroxetine) answerAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Paxil (Paroxetine) side effects answerSomnolence, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, nervousness, headache,
nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea
& B with Verified Answers and Rationale (Grade A+!)
Ativan (Lorazepam) answerAntianxiety,
benzodiazepines
- anxiety disorder
Ativan (Lorazepam) side effects answerDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea
Valium (Diazapam) answerAnxiolytics, Antianxiety, Benzodiazepine type
-anxiety disorder
Valium (Diazapam) side effects answerTransient, mild drowsiness initially, sedation, depression,
lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, confusion, changes in libido,
drug dependence with withdrawal syndrome.
Xanax (Alprazolam) answerAnxiolytics, Benzodiazepine type
- anxiety disorder
Xanax (Alprazolam) side effects answerDepression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness,
disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea
Anxiolytics/ Antianxiety
Benzodiazepine type
Food interactions answer-use with alcohol causes sedation
-use with caffeine leads to decreased effectiveness of the medication
, Buspar (Buspirone) answerAntianxiety, non-benzodiazepine
-anxiety disorder
Buspar (Buspirone) side effects answerDizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, light-headedness,
nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal/gastric distress, diarrhea
Celexa (Citalopram) answerAntidepressant, SSRIs
-major depression
Celexa (Citalopram) side effects answerNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness, insomnia,
ejaculatory disorders
Lexapro (Escitalopram) answerAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Lexapro (Escitalopram) side effects answerNausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness,
insomnia, ejaculatory disorders
Paxil (Paroxetine) answerAntidepressants, SSRIs
-anxiety disorder
-depression
Paxil (Paroxetine) side effects answerSomnolence, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, nervousness, headache,
nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea
