NR 546 Final PRACTICE EXAM Psychopharmacology

NR 546 Final PRACTICE EXAM Psychopharmac
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1. MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which neurotransm
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ters?

A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
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B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate vc vc


C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine vc vc


D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine: A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
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2. Which of the following is considered first line treatment for de
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ression?

A. SSRI
B. FGA
C. SNRI
D. MAOI: A. SSRI
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3. When treating a patient for major depression disorder whic
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h medication would the PMHNP consider first?
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A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid: C. Escitalopram v c vc


4. Which of the following medication should be considered for a
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patient diag-
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nosed with major depressive disorder who reports "always forg
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etting to take my pills"?
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A. Mirtazapine
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Carbemazepine: C. Fluoxetine v c vc


5. Which of the following medication has a black box warning of
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a life-threaten- ing skin rash?
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A. Lithium
B. Lamotrigine




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C. Lurasidone
D. Lorazepam: B. Lamotrigine vc vc


6. Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI?
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A. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
C. Setraline
D. Escitalopram: D. Escitalopram vc vc


7. During a 4 week follow up appointment, Rashida, who is prescribed
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Sertraline 25mg qAM reports slight improvement in depression sympt
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oms and tolerating medication well. Which of the following should
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the PMHNP do?
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B. Switch to an SNRI vc vc vc


C. Switch to a different SSRI
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D. Add Trazodone qHS for sleep.: A. Increase Setraline dose
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8. Which medication should be avoided for the 66 year patient d
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iagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxiety with a rep
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orted fall 3 months ago?
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A. Citalopram
B. Setraline
C. Paroxetine
D. Aripiprazole: C. Paroxetine vc vc


9. A patient reports upset stomach and diarrhea 3 days after tak
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ing new pre-
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scription of sertraline. Which of the following is the most approp
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riate response from the PMHNP?
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A. "Start doubling the dose of sertraline and your symptoms will
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begin to ease up".
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B."Most side effects subside after 4-
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5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the increased serotonin le
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vels".
C. "Stop taking it immediately and go to the local emergency de
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partment".




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