CARN 2026 EXAMINERS SET LATEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔_____________ pathway is one of the main dopamine pathways of the brain, it runs
from the ventral tegmental area to the cerebral cortex. It forms extensive connections
with the frontal lobes, and is thought to be important to a wide range of functions, such
as motivation, emotion, and executive functions. - ✔✔Mesocortical
✔✔____________ ___________ syndrome present classically with the clinical triad of
confusion, ataxia and nystagmus - ✔✔Wernicke Korsakoff
✔✔Trazodone can cause spontaneous ____________ which is Painful persisting penile
erection. - ✔✔priapism
✔✔Barbiturate toxicity can cause _____________ depression. - ✔✔respiratory
✔✔A potentially serious adverse reaction with the use of clonidine is rebound
____________ ________ - ✔✔hypertensive crisis
✔✔Nortriptyline is in the class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and is
used for treating depression which shows correlation between clinical effect and
_________ __________. - ✔✔blood level
, ✔✔Disulfiram (Antabuse) triggers aversive response through aldehyde
_____________. - ✔✔dehydrogenase
✔✔Naltrexone antagonizes or interferes with the reinforcement of ______ ________
receptor. - ✔✔mu opioid
✔✔Baclofen work as a ________ (B) receptor agonist. - ✔✔GABA
✔✔Tranylcypromine is used to treat depression in people who have not been helped by
other medications. Tranylcypromine is in a class of medications called monoamine
oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and is contraindicated with foods containing __________. -
✔✔tyramine
✔✔Stages of change theory, social learning theory, and health belief model are all
____________ __________ theoretical models. - ✔✔behavioral modification
✔✔It takes ______ days to reach optimal response with lithium therapy. - ✔✔14
✔✔___________ is a neurotransmitter which has not been linked to addiction related
adaptions. - ✔✔Vasopressin
✔✔According to the American Association of Health and Disability, almost 20%
overweight adult and roughly 30% of obese adults also have a ___________. -
✔✔disability.
✔✔________ ________ may actually worsen during the early phase of treatment with
an antidepressant in a depressed patient. - ✔✔Suicidal ideation
✔✔The rate of illicit drug use is highest in __________ and ________ population. -
✔✔single
male
✔✔_________ billion dollars is the global monetary value of the illicit drug trade. -
✔✔411
✔✔______% of people who successfully commit suicide have a history of previous
attempts. - ✔✔60
✔✔Alterations in mental status distinguishes __________ _______ from other stages of
alcohol withdrawal. - ✔✔delirium tremens
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔_____________ pathway is one of the main dopamine pathways of the brain, it runs
from the ventral tegmental area to the cerebral cortex. It forms extensive connections
with the frontal lobes, and is thought to be important to a wide range of functions, such
as motivation, emotion, and executive functions. - ✔✔Mesocortical
✔✔____________ ___________ syndrome present classically with the clinical triad of
confusion, ataxia and nystagmus - ✔✔Wernicke Korsakoff
✔✔Trazodone can cause spontaneous ____________ which is Painful persisting penile
erection. - ✔✔priapism
✔✔Barbiturate toxicity can cause _____________ depression. - ✔✔respiratory
✔✔A potentially serious adverse reaction with the use of clonidine is rebound
____________ ________ - ✔✔hypertensive crisis
✔✔Nortriptyline is in the class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and is
used for treating depression which shows correlation between clinical effect and
_________ __________. - ✔✔blood level
, ✔✔Disulfiram (Antabuse) triggers aversive response through aldehyde
_____________. - ✔✔dehydrogenase
✔✔Naltrexone antagonizes or interferes with the reinforcement of ______ ________
receptor. - ✔✔mu opioid
✔✔Baclofen work as a ________ (B) receptor agonist. - ✔✔GABA
✔✔Tranylcypromine is used to treat depression in people who have not been helped by
other medications. Tranylcypromine is in a class of medications called monoamine
oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and is contraindicated with foods containing __________. -
✔✔tyramine
✔✔Stages of change theory, social learning theory, and health belief model are all
____________ __________ theoretical models. - ✔✔behavioral modification
✔✔It takes ______ days to reach optimal response with lithium therapy. - ✔✔14
✔✔___________ is a neurotransmitter which has not been linked to addiction related
adaptions. - ✔✔Vasopressin
✔✔According to the American Association of Health and Disability, almost 20%
overweight adult and roughly 30% of obese adults also have a ___________. -
✔✔disability.
✔✔________ ________ may actually worsen during the early phase of treatment with
an antidepressant in a depressed patient. - ✔✔Suicidal ideation
✔✔The rate of illicit drug use is highest in __________ and ________ population. -
✔✔single
male
✔✔_________ billion dollars is the global monetary value of the illicit drug trade. -
✔✔411
✔✔______% of people who successfully commit suicide have a history of previous
attempts. - ✔✔60
✔✔Alterations in mental status distinguishes __________ _______ from other stages of
alcohol withdrawal. - ✔✔delirium tremens
