NSG6005- Psychiatry UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Which statement about naltrexone (Vivitrol) is correct? Naltrexone does not cause
physical dependence
2. The brand name for desvenlafaxine is: Pristiq
3. For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, nal- 3 months after cessation of
trexone (vivitrol) should be continued for at least: drinking
4. The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is: Zolpidem
5. First-generation antipychotics, such as haloperidol dopamine D2 receptors
(Haldol), reduce dopaminergic neurotransmission by
blocking:
6. Venlafaxine (Effexor), a norepinephrine reuptake in- generalized anxiety disor-
hibitor (SNRI), is approved for the treatment of: der
7. A potential side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera) for suicidality
the treatment of attention deficit disorder is:
8. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is NOT approved for the treatment bipolar depression
of:
9. a side effect NOT associated with the use of suborex- hypogonadism
ant (Belsomra) is:
10. Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic: is excreted by the kidneys
11. The mechanism of action of second- generation an- serotonin reuptake stimula-
tipsychotic medications such as aripiprazole (Abilify) tion
does NOT include:
12. The generic name for Intuniv, used in the treatment guanfacine
of attention deficit disorder, is:
, 13. Which statement is NOT true about selective sero- SSRIs have a significant side
tonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as escitalo- effect profile due to a high
pram (Lexapro)? aflnity of non-serotonin re-
ceptors
14. Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin aspirin (Ecotrin)
syndrome would NOT be potentiated by the con-
comitant use of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitors (SNRIs) and:
15. Patients receiving selective serotonin reuptake in- for a minimum of 6 months
hibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of depression and to avoid abruptly stop-
should be advised to take the medication: ping the medication
16. LAboratory monitoring for patients receiving sero- thyroid stimulating hor-
tonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) mone
would NOT include:
17. If methylphenidate is contraindicated, which of the Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
following medications is recommended for the treat-
ment of ADHD in an adult?
18. Guanfacine (Intuniv), used in the treatment of atten- alpha-2-adrenergic agonist
tion deficit disorder, is classified as a(n):
19. Fluvoxamine (Luvox) is approved for the treatment of: obsessive-compulsive dis-
order
20. Ramelteon (Rozerem) for the treatment of insomnia activating melatonin recep-
induces sleep by: tors
21. Caution should be advised when taking zolpidem promethazine (Phenergan)
(Ambien) combined with:
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1. Which statement about naltrexone (Vivitrol) is correct? Naltrexone does not cause
physical dependence
2. The brand name for desvenlafaxine is: Pristiq
3. For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, nal- 3 months after cessation of
trexone (vivitrol) should be continued for at least: drinking
4. The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is: Zolpidem
5. First-generation antipychotics, such as haloperidol dopamine D2 receptors
(Haldol), reduce dopaminergic neurotransmission by
blocking:
6. Venlafaxine (Effexor), a norepinephrine reuptake in- generalized anxiety disor-
hibitor (SNRI), is approved for the treatment of: der
7. A potential side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera) for suicidality
the treatment of attention deficit disorder is:
8. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is NOT approved for the treatment bipolar depression
of:
9. a side effect NOT associated with the use of suborex- hypogonadism
ant (Belsomra) is:
10. Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic: is excreted by the kidneys
11. The mechanism of action of second- generation an- serotonin reuptake stimula-
tipsychotic medications such as aripiprazole (Abilify) tion
does NOT include:
12. The generic name for Intuniv, used in the treatment guanfacine
of attention deficit disorder, is:
, 13. Which statement is NOT true about selective sero- SSRIs have a significant side
tonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as escitalo- effect profile due to a high
pram (Lexapro)? aflnity of non-serotonin re-
ceptors
14. Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin aspirin (Ecotrin)
syndrome would NOT be potentiated by the con-
comitant use of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitors (SNRIs) and:
15. Patients receiving selective serotonin reuptake in- for a minimum of 6 months
hibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of depression and to avoid abruptly stop-
should be advised to take the medication: ping the medication
16. LAboratory monitoring for patients receiving sero- thyroid stimulating hor-
tonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) mone
would NOT include:
17. If methylphenidate is contraindicated, which of the Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
following medications is recommended for the treat-
ment of ADHD in an adult?
18. Guanfacine (Intuniv), used in the treatment of atten- alpha-2-adrenergic agonist
tion deficit disorder, is classified as a(n):
19. Fluvoxamine (Luvox) is approved for the treatment of: obsessive-compulsive dis-
order
20. Ramelteon (Rozerem) for the treatment of insomnia activating melatonin recep-
induces sleep by: tors
21. Caution should be advised when taking zolpidem promethazine (Phenergan)
(Ambien) combined with:
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