Due Dec 1 at 11:59pm
Points 30
Questions 30
Time Limit 120 Minutes
Allowed Attempts 2
Instructions
Psychopharmacology Comprehensive Exam
[WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4] [CLOs: 3, 4, 6]
Prior to beginning work on this final exam, read Chapters 16, 17, and 18 from the course textbook,
Julien's Primer of Drug Action: A Comprehensive Guide to the Actions, Uses, and Side Effects of
Psychoactive Drugs.
This exam has 30 multiple-choice questions and is worth 10% of your grade. You will have 120
minutes to complete the exam and it must be taken in one sitting. You will have two attempts to take this
exam.
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, Question 1
pts
For treating schizophrenia spectrum disorders in children and adolescents, _____ had the best
safety/coverage ratio.
ziprasidone
lurasidone
aripiprazole
olanzapine
Question 2
pts
The drug class of choice for treating ADHD is
sedatives.
methylphenidates.
SSRIs.
anticonvulsants.
Question 3
pts
In the 1930s, _____ was (were) used to treat ADHD.
methylphenidate (Ritalin)
amphetamines
Adderall
cocaine
Question 4
pts
Adolescents use _____ more than any drug.
alcohol
nicotine
cannabis
stimulants
Question 5
pts
A 6-year follow up on the Preschool ADHD Treatment Study (PATS) suggested that very young children
treated for moderate-to-severe ADHD:
are well-adjusted and do well in school
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