Nur 233 Mental Health Exam 1 Psychiatric
Medications (Hondros) Questions With
Correct Answers A+ Grade 2026 -2027
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) - CORRECT ANSWER -Antihistamine with anticholinergic
properties. Used for sedation, agitation, insomnia, and EPS symptoms.
Side Effects of Benadryl - CORRECT ANSWER -dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, memory loss
Adverse Effects of Benadryl - CORRECT ANSWER -cardiac issues, seizures
Caution for Benadryl - CORRECT ANSWER -No driving; increases sedation with other meds
Ativan (lorazepam) - CORRECT ANSWER -Benzodiazepine that enhances GABA. Used for anxiety,
alcohol withdrawal, seizures, panic attacks.
Side Effects of Ativan - CORRECT ANSWER -sedation, fatigue, memory loss
Adverse Effects of Ativan - CORRECT ANSWER -respiratory depression, apnea
Nursing Considerations for Ativan - CORRECT ANSWER -PRN only, monitor RR, liver/renal labs.
Antidote for Ativan - CORRECT ANSWER -flumazenil
Wellbutrin (bupropion) - CORRECT ANSWER -NDRI (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake
inhibitor). Used for MDD, smoking cessation, ADHD (off-label), anxiety.
, Side Effects of Wellbutrin - CORRECT ANSWER -insomnia, dry mouth, sweating
Adverse Effects of Wellbutrin - CORRECT ANSWER -seizures, agitation, mania
Caution for Wellbutrin - CORRECT ANSWER -DO NOT use in bulimia or seizure-prone patients.
Avoid alcohol.
Prozac (fluoxetine) - CORRECT ANSWER -SSRI. Used for depression, anxiety, OCD, panic disorder.
Side Effects of Prozac - CORRECT ANSWER -dry mouth, weight gain, sexual dysfunction
Adverse Effects of Prozac - CORRECT ANSWER -serotonin syndrome, suicidal ideation
Timeframe for Prozac - CORRECT ANSWER -Takes 4-6 weeks. Avoid St. John's Wort.
Cymbalta (duloxetine) - CORRECT ANSWER -SNRI. Used for MDD, GAD, panic disorder,
neuropathic pain.
Side Effects of Cymbalta - CORRECT ANSWER -dry mouth, sedation, sexual dysfunction, weight
gain
Adverse Effects of Cymbalta - CORRECT ANSWER -serotonin syndrome, suicidal ideation
Timeframe for Cymbalta - CORRECT ANSWER -Takes 4-6 weeks. No St. John's Wort.
Zoloft (sertraline) - CORRECT ANSWER -SSRI used for MDD, PTSD, anxiety disorders.
Medications (Hondros) Questions With
Correct Answers A+ Grade 2026 -2027
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) - CORRECT ANSWER -Antihistamine with anticholinergic
properties. Used for sedation, agitation, insomnia, and EPS symptoms.
Side Effects of Benadryl - CORRECT ANSWER -dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, memory loss
Adverse Effects of Benadryl - CORRECT ANSWER -cardiac issues, seizures
Caution for Benadryl - CORRECT ANSWER -No driving; increases sedation with other meds
Ativan (lorazepam) - CORRECT ANSWER -Benzodiazepine that enhances GABA. Used for anxiety,
alcohol withdrawal, seizures, panic attacks.
Side Effects of Ativan - CORRECT ANSWER -sedation, fatigue, memory loss
Adverse Effects of Ativan - CORRECT ANSWER -respiratory depression, apnea
Nursing Considerations for Ativan - CORRECT ANSWER -PRN only, monitor RR, liver/renal labs.
Antidote for Ativan - CORRECT ANSWER -flumazenil
Wellbutrin (bupropion) - CORRECT ANSWER -NDRI (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake
inhibitor). Used for MDD, smoking cessation, ADHD (off-label), anxiety.
, Side Effects of Wellbutrin - CORRECT ANSWER -insomnia, dry mouth, sweating
Adverse Effects of Wellbutrin - CORRECT ANSWER -seizures, agitation, mania
Caution for Wellbutrin - CORRECT ANSWER -DO NOT use in bulimia or seizure-prone patients.
Avoid alcohol.
Prozac (fluoxetine) - CORRECT ANSWER -SSRI. Used for depression, anxiety, OCD, panic disorder.
Side Effects of Prozac - CORRECT ANSWER -dry mouth, weight gain, sexual dysfunction
Adverse Effects of Prozac - CORRECT ANSWER -serotonin syndrome, suicidal ideation
Timeframe for Prozac - CORRECT ANSWER -Takes 4-6 weeks. Avoid St. John's Wort.
Cymbalta (duloxetine) - CORRECT ANSWER -SNRI. Used for MDD, GAD, panic disorder,
neuropathic pain.
Side Effects of Cymbalta - CORRECT ANSWER -dry mouth, sedation, sexual dysfunction, weight
gain
Adverse Effects of Cymbalta - CORRECT ANSWER -serotonin syndrome, suicidal ideation
Timeframe for Cymbalta - CORRECT ANSWER -Takes 4-6 weeks. No St. John's Wort.
Zoloft (sertraline) - CORRECT ANSWER -SSRI used for MDD, PTSD, anxiety disorders.
