CAPT: Pharmacology
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Excel & Succeed - academic year (2026-2027)
161 Q&A
Which of the following drugs is categorized as a hallucinogen?
a. Acutrim
b. Ritalin
c. Amphetamine
d. Mescaline
d. Mescaline
In a patient receiving digoxin [Lanoxin], low ___________ increases the
risk of digitalis toxicity.
a. potassium
b. sodium
c. digoxin
d. protein
a. potassium
The Psychiatric Technician should administer an aluminum hydroxide
antacid___________an enteric coated medication.
a. 1 hour before
b. 2 hours before
c. at the same time as
d. on opposite days as
a. 1 hour before
,The Psychiatric Technician should inform a consumer taking
phenazopyridine hydrochloride [Pyridium] that this medication:
a. will help treat the urinary tract infection.
b. should not be taken on an empty stomach.
c. is contraindicated if there is an allergy to penicillin.
d. colors the urine orange or red.
d. colors the urine orange or red.
Lithium toxicity may be seen when the client also used which of the
following medications?
a. Aminophylline
b. Indomethacin
c. Sodium bicarb
d. Phenothiazides
b. Indomethacin
The client treated for anorexia may receive which of the following
medications?
a. Paxil [paroxetine]
b. Zoloft [sertraline]
c. Periactin [cyproheptaadine]
d. Luvox [fluvoxamine]
c. Periactin [cyproheptaadine]
Most of the medications used to treat the co-morbid conditions of eating
disorders may cause which of the following side effects?
a. Insomnia or somnolence
b. Hypotension
c. Hypertension
d. Excessive salivation
a. Insomnia or somnolence
Clients taking sucralfate [Carafate] may have the absorption of which of
the following drugs reduced?
a. Valium
b. Dilantin
c. Lithium
d. Zoloft
,b. Dilantin
mellaril [Thioridazine] is most commonly given for which of the following
reasons?
a. To increase level of alertness.
b. To relieve depression.
c. To decrease symptoms of agitation.
d. To increase appetite in anorexic clients.
c. To decrease symptoms of agitation.
triazolam [Halcion] is used to treat which of the following?
a. Insomnia
b. Psychosis
c. Depression
d. Attention Deficit Disorder
a. Insomnia
Clients who are receiving both an MAO inhibitor and valproate
[Depakote, Depakene, Depacon] may experience which of the following?
a. The effect of the MAO inhibitor may be potentiated.
b. The effect of valproate may be potentiated.
c. The seizure threshold may be lowered and the effectiveness of
valproate decreased.
d. The effectiveness of the MAO inhibitor may be decreased.
c. The seizure threshold may be lowered and the effectiveness of valproate
decreased.
Vitamin E has which of the following actions?
a. Antioxidant
b. Antiviral
c. Antineoplastic
d. Antihistamine
a. Antioxidant
Trihexyphenidyl [Artane or Trihexane] is used for which of the following
reasons?
a. To reduce the side effects of antidepressants.
b. To reduce the signs and symptoms of parkinsonian syndrome.
, c. To potentiate the effects of Dilantin.
d. To prepare the client for electro shock therapy.
b. To reduce the signs and symptoms of parkinsonian syndrome.
Hydralazine [Apresoline] may have its hypotensive effect potentiated by
which of the following drugs?
a. Beta blockers
b. NSAIDs (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs)
c. MAO inhibitors
d. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
c. MAO inhibitors
The client experiencing an asthma attack is ordered to receive albuterol
[Ventolin]. Which of the following side effects might the Psychiatric
Technician observe?
a. Bradycardia
b. Nervousness and tremor
c. Hypotension
d. Blurred vision
b. Nervousness and tremor
The client has an order to receive medication "pc". This is to be
administered how?
a. By mouth
b. As needed
c. After meals
d. Before sleep
c. After meals
Chronic use of aspirin and alcohol may have which of the following
effects?
a. Decreased sodium.
b. Decreased salicylate level.
c. Increased risk of GI bleeding.
d. Decreased Prothombin Time (PTT).
c. Increased risk of GI bleeding.
-exam elaborations with 100% verified answer/solutions-
Excel & Succeed - academic year (2026-2027)
161 Q&A
Which of the following drugs is categorized as a hallucinogen?
a. Acutrim
b. Ritalin
c. Amphetamine
d. Mescaline
d. Mescaline
In a patient receiving digoxin [Lanoxin], low ___________ increases the
risk of digitalis toxicity.
a. potassium
b. sodium
c. digoxin
d. protein
a. potassium
The Psychiatric Technician should administer an aluminum hydroxide
antacid___________an enteric coated medication.
a. 1 hour before
b. 2 hours before
c. at the same time as
d. on opposite days as
a. 1 hour before
,The Psychiatric Technician should inform a consumer taking
phenazopyridine hydrochloride [Pyridium] that this medication:
a. will help treat the urinary tract infection.
b. should not be taken on an empty stomach.
c. is contraindicated if there is an allergy to penicillin.
d. colors the urine orange or red.
d. colors the urine orange or red.
Lithium toxicity may be seen when the client also used which of the
following medications?
a. Aminophylline
b. Indomethacin
c. Sodium bicarb
d. Phenothiazides
b. Indomethacin
The client treated for anorexia may receive which of the following
medications?
a. Paxil [paroxetine]
b. Zoloft [sertraline]
c. Periactin [cyproheptaadine]
d. Luvox [fluvoxamine]
c. Periactin [cyproheptaadine]
Most of the medications used to treat the co-morbid conditions of eating
disorders may cause which of the following side effects?
a. Insomnia or somnolence
b. Hypotension
c. Hypertension
d. Excessive salivation
a. Insomnia or somnolence
Clients taking sucralfate [Carafate] may have the absorption of which of
the following drugs reduced?
a. Valium
b. Dilantin
c. Lithium
d. Zoloft
,b. Dilantin
mellaril [Thioridazine] is most commonly given for which of the following
reasons?
a. To increase level of alertness.
b. To relieve depression.
c. To decrease symptoms of agitation.
d. To increase appetite in anorexic clients.
c. To decrease symptoms of agitation.
triazolam [Halcion] is used to treat which of the following?
a. Insomnia
b. Psychosis
c. Depression
d. Attention Deficit Disorder
a. Insomnia
Clients who are receiving both an MAO inhibitor and valproate
[Depakote, Depakene, Depacon] may experience which of the following?
a. The effect of the MAO inhibitor may be potentiated.
b. The effect of valproate may be potentiated.
c. The seizure threshold may be lowered and the effectiveness of
valproate decreased.
d. The effectiveness of the MAO inhibitor may be decreased.
c. The seizure threshold may be lowered and the effectiveness of valproate
decreased.
Vitamin E has which of the following actions?
a. Antioxidant
b. Antiviral
c. Antineoplastic
d. Antihistamine
a. Antioxidant
Trihexyphenidyl [Artane or Trihexane] is used for which of the following
reasons?
a. To reduce the side effects of antidepressants.
b. To reduce the signs and symptoms of parkinsonian syndrome.
, c. To potentiate the effects of Dilantin.
d. To prepare the client for electro shock therapy.
b. To reduce the signs and symptoms of parkinsonian syndrome.
Hydralazine [Apresoline] may have its hypotensive effect potentiated by
which of the following drugs?
a. Beta blockers
b. NSAIDs (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs)
c. MAO inhibitors
d. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
c. MAO inhibitors
The client experiencing an asthma attack is ordered to receive albuterol
[Ventolin]. Which of the following side effects might the Psychiatric
Technician observe?
a. Bradycardia
b. Nervousness and tremor
c. Hypotension
d. Blurred vision
b. Nervousness and tremor
The client has an order to receive medication "pc". This is to be
administered how?
a. By mouth
b. As needed
c. After meals
d. Before sleep
c. After meals
Chronic use of aspirin and alcohol may have which of the following
effects?
a. Decreased sodium.
b. Decreased salicylate level.
c. Increased risk of GI bleeding.
d. Decreased Prothombin Time (PTT).
c. Increased risk of GI bleeding.
