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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: NR546 psychopharmacology Final exam
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EXAM CODE: NR 546 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY MIDTER
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M EXAM-101
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EXAM INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. monoamine hypothesis of depression
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[Verified Solution]: depression occurs as a result of deficiency of 1 or all 3 monoamine NT -
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occurs due to too little positive affect or too much negative affect (mania will occur from excess of all
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3)




Q2. what are the three monoamine NT
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[Verified Solution]: NE, DA, 5HT dd dddd dd dd




Q3. too little positive affect
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[Verified Solution]: -DA/NE dysfunction -DA levels low = loss of pleasure, interest, alertness, self-
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confidence -DA levels high = hallucinations seen in schizo -
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NE (fight or flight) high = antsy, nervous, affects focus ability -
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depressed mood, loss of joy, lack of interest, loss of energy, decreased alertness, decreased self-
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confidence, appetite changes dd dd




Q4. too much negative affect
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5HT = relaxation, comfort, decreases stress, regulates libido, arousal, sleep, aggression, pain perception
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depressed mood, guilt, fear/anxiety, hostility, irritability, loneliness, appetite changes
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,Q5. prescribing considerations
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[Verified Solution]: -client preference -prior treatment response -anticipated adverse effects -
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comorbidities -half-life interactions -cost dd dd dd




Q6. client preference
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[Verified Solution]: if no contraindication, then prescribe that med to improve adherence
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Q7. prior treatment response
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[Verified Solution]: if patient had success with a previous med, prescribe that one first
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Q8. anticipated adverse events
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[Verified Solution]: -consider age, family planning, and anticipated adverse effects. -
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use adverse effects to pt's advantage (choose a known activating medication for a pt with atypical depre
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ssion or choose a sedating medication for a patient with sleep disturbances)
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Q9. Comorbidities
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[Verified Solution]: clients with comorbid anxiety may experience worsening symptoms when taking
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medications that target NE (SNRIs) - dd dd dd dd dd



fluoxetine is known to activate clients and cause panic attacks in clients with comorbid anxiety
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Q10. half-life interactions
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choose a medication with a longer half life to avoid discontinuation syndrome if your client forgets to t
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many antidepressants have significant interactions with other meds due to CYP450 enzyme involvement
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Q11. cost
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[Verified Solution]: if client cant afford medication, they will not benefit. keep cost, insurance benefits
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, and pharmaceutical assistance programs in mind
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Q12. goal of antidepressant medications
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[Verified Solution]: complete remission of symptoms
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, Q13. antidepressant prescribing schedule
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[Verified Solution]: -start on a single drug for 4-8 weeks -
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if not working: 1. increase dose gradually until efficacy occurs 2. switch to different drug within same d
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rug class after adequate trial which included higher dosing and a minimum of 8 weeks 3. switch to a dr
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ug in a different class after adequate trial and higher dosing 4. add a second med as adjunct
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Q14. SSRI MOA
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[Verified Solution]: inhibit 5HT reuptake first line of treatment for depression
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Q15. SSRI s/e
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[Verified Solution]: 7 S's of SSRIs 1. Stomach 2. sexual dysfunction 3. serotonin syndrome 4. sleep di
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fficulties 5. suicidal thoughts 6. stress 7. size (weight)
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Q16. serotonin s/e
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[Verified Solution]: head, red, fed head = decreased anxiety, impulsivity, sex drive red = platelets and
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dbleeding fed = gi motility and nausea
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Q17. SSRI pt education
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[Verified Solution]: most adverse affects will subside after 4-
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5 days once body adjusts to increased serotonin levels
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Q18. SSRI drugs
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[Verified Solution]: citalopram fluoxetine paroxetine sertraline fluvoxamine bupropion
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Q19. citalopram
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[Verified Solution]: *has a mild antihistamine effect *causes QT prolongation citalopram = celexa, thi
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nk of cel LEXUS (car) = car - get an electrocardiogram if on this drug
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Q20. escitalopram
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[Verified Solution]: *no known drug interactions, used with polypharmacy *best tolerated SSRI *27-
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32 hr half life
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