NSG 552 EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE 2026
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
SUBSTANCE USE AND PSYCHIATRIC
MEDICATIONS A+ EXAM PREPARATION
What condition is pharmacological treatment initiated as first-line therapy
after careful assessment and targets co-occurring disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Intellectual disability
What medications should not be combined with stimulants? - CORRECT
ANSWER-SNRIs;
Mood stabilizers;
MAOIs;
Antipsychotics;
TCAs
What medications are "Stimulants Make Me Act Tense?" - CORRECT
ANSWER-SNRIs;
Mood stabilizers;
MAOIs;
Antipsychotics;
,TCAs
What non-stimulant ADHD medication is most appropriate in a patient
with co-occurring depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bupropion
What type of medication class is considered a "reasonable choice" in a
patient with co-occurring depression and anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER-
TCA
What 2 medications are approved by the FDA to treat severe behavioral
issues in ASD, specifically tantrums, self-injury, and aggression? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Risperidone;
Ariprazole
What is the on-demand treatment for premature ejaculation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Clomipramine
What medication, if combined with nitrates, can cause an unsafe drop in
blood pressure, headaches, flushing, and dizziness? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sildenafil
What condition may be caused by physiological (medications),
psychological (depression), or hormonal (abnormal levels)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sexual dysfunction
, What is the most appropriate medication for a female with depression and
hyperarousal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bupropion
What SSRI is most likely to cause sexual dysfunction? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Paroxetine
What SSRI may be used to treat premature ejaculation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Paroxetine
What can be done to reduce sexual side effects caused by psychotropic
medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dose reduction
What is hypogonadism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypoactive sexual desire
in males.
Life-long rather than an acquired condition.
What is a Cluster B personality disorder that begins as a conduct disorder
in childhood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antisocial
What is the gold-standard treatment for borderline disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER-DBT
What class of medications are strongly discouraged in treating BPD due to
risks of worsening impulsivity and suicidality? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Benzodiazepines
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
SUBSTANCE USE AND PSYCHIATRIC
MEDICATIONS A+ EXAM PREPARATION
What condition is pharmacological treatment initiated as first-line therapy
after careful assessment and targets co-occurring disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Intellectual disability
What medications should not be combined with stimulants? - CORRECT
ANSWER-SNRIs;
Mood stabilizers;
MAOIs;
Antipsychotics;
TCAs
What medications are "Stimulants Make Me Act Tense?" - CORRECT
ANSWER-SNRIs;
Mood stabilizers;
MAOIs;
Antipsychotics;
,TCAs
What non-stimulant ADHD medication is most appropriate in a patient
with co-occurring depression? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bupropion
What type of medication class is considered a "reasonable choice" in a
patient with co-occurring depression and anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER-
TCA
What 2 medications are approved by the FDA to treat severe behavioral
issues in ASD, specifically tantrums, self-injury, and aggression? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Risperidone;
Ariprazole
What is the on-demand treatment for premature ejaculation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Clomipramine
What medication, if combined with nitrates, can cause an unsafe drop in
blood pressure, headaches, flushing, and dizziness? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sildenafil
What condition may be caused by physiological (medications),
psychological (depression), or hormonal (abnormal levels)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sexual dysfunction
, What is the most appropriate medication for a female with depression and
hyperarousal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bupropion
What SSRI is most likely to cause sexual dysfunction? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Paroxetine
What SSRI may be used to treat premature ejaculation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Paroxetine
What can be done to reduce sexual side effects caused by psychotropic
medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dose reduction
What is hypogonadism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypoactive sexual desire
in males.
Life-long rather than an acquired condition.
What is a Cluster B personality disorder that begins as a conduct disorder
in childhood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antisocial
What is the gold-standard treatment for borderline disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER-DBT
What class of medications are strongly discouraged in treating BPD due to
risks of worsening impulsivity and suicidality? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Benzodiazepines
