NSG552 | NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERED |
UPDATED 2026/2027 | GUARANTEED PASS | GRADED A+.
How do you treat agoraphobia?
CBT and SSRI
What is the first-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?
SSRI
Which SSRI/SNRI are used for generalized anxiety disorder?
Cymbalta
Effexor
Lexapro
Paxil
What is the 2nd line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?
Buspar and SNRI
How do you choose a benzo?
,Dependent on time of onset, duration of action, and method of
metabolism.
agoraphobia
Intense fear of being in public places where escape or obtaining help
may be difficult.
Which benzos are metabolized outside the liver (OTL)?
OTL
Oxazepam
Temazepam
Lorazepam
What are side effects of Benzos?
Anticholinergic
Unusual behaviors
Hallucinations
Daytime Drowsiness
Amnesia
What is a known limitation of benzo treatment?
Rebound insomnia
,Why is it important to taper benzos when discontinuing?
Abrupt abstinence after chronic use can be life threatening
How to taper benzos?
10% total dose per week.
Why benzos are tapered by 10%?
Convert short-acting to long-acting to facilitate a more comfortable
taper.
MOA of Buspirone?
Partial agonist at 5HT-1A receptor
What effect does Buspirone cause?
Lower Serotonergic activity
How is Buspirone different from Benzos?
Slower onset (takes several weeks)
, Is Buspirone augmented?
Yes.
1 multiple choice option
What is Buspirone augmented with?
SSRIs
Why would buspirone be be chosen instead of benzos?
Low potential for abuse or addiction
How is Buspirone dosed?
2-3 times per day
What are the symptoms of Benzo withdrawal?
Anxiety
Anorexia
Hand Tremors
Insomnia
Irritability
Nausea/ Vomiting
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERED |
UPDATED 2026/2027 | GUARANTEED PASS | GRADED A+.
How do you treat agoraphobia?
CBT and SSRI
What is the first-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?
SSRI
Which SSRI/SNRI are used for generalized anxiety disorder?
Cymbalta
Effexor
Lexapro
Paxil
What is the 2nd line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder?
Buspar and SNRI
How do you choose a benzo?
,Dependent on time of onset, duration of action, and method of
metabolism.
agoraphobia
Intense fear of being in public places where escape or obtaining help
may be difficult.
Which benzos are metabolized outside the liver (OTL)?
OTL
Oxazepam
Temazepam
Lorazepam
What are side effects of Benzos?
Anticholinergic
Unusual behaviors
Hallucinations
Daytime Drowsiness
Amnesia
What is a known limitation of benzo treatment?
Rebound insomnia
,Why is it important to taper benzos when discontinuing?
Abrupt abstinence after chronic use can be life threatening
How to taper benzos?
10% total dose per week.
Why benzos are tapered by 10%?
Convert short-acting to long-acting to facilitate a more comfortable
taper.
MOA of Buspirone?
Partial agonist at 5HT-1A receptor
What effect does Buspirone cause?
Lower Serotonergic activity
How is Buspirone different from Benzos?
Slower onset (takes several weeks)
, Is Buspirone augmented?
Yes.
1 multiple choice option
What is Buspirone augmented with?
SSRIs
Why would buspirone be be chosen instead of benzos?
Low potential for abuse or addiction
How is Buspirone dosed?
2-3 times per day
What are the symptoms of Benzo withdrawal?
Anxiety
Anorexia
Hand Tremors
Insomnia
Irritability
Nausea/ Vomiting
