NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 – Week 4 | Psychiatric and Sleep Disorder Pharmacotherapy | Complete Exam Q&A

NSG 533 Advanced
Pharmacology Test 1
Week 4

, Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the
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long half-life of its potent active metabolite?
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A. Escitalopram
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B. Fluvoxamine
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C. Fluoxetine
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D. Sertraline
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Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week
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of starting treatment?
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A. Depressed mood
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B. Suicidal thoughts
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C. Anhedonia
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D. Sleep
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Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid?
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A. Fluoxetine-lithium
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B. Fluoxetine-phenelzine
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C. Citalopram-valproic acid
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D. Citalopram-aripiprazole
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A 26-year-
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old man with a history of depression has been taking sertraline 200 mg/day for 12 weeks with no re
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sponse. The patient has no other complications. The physician asks for your recommendation. The
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most reasonable recommendation would be to:
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A. Increase sertraline
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B. Add fluoxetine
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C. Switch to amitriptyline
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D. Change to venlafaxine
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E. Decrease sertraline D
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Which of the following is a dangerous combination?
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