NUR 334 Pharm Exam 3 2026 | Exam Review, Practice Questions & Detailed Rationales

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1. What three classes of drugs are used to treat anxiety?
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a) Benzodiazepines, Beta Blockers, SSRIs
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b) SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs
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c) MAOIs, TCAs, Antipsychotics
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d) Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Z-drugs
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Correct Answer: b) SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs
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Rationale: First-line treatment for anxiety disorders includes SSRIs,
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c SNRIs, and TCAs. These antidepressants are preferred for long-term
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c management of anxiety because they lack the dependency potential of
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c benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are used short-term for acute c c c c c c




c symptom relief. c




2. What two classes of drugs are used to treat the symptoms of anxiety?
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a) SSRIs and SNRIs
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b) Beta Blockers and Alpha-2 Agonists
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c) Benzodiazepines and TCAs
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d) MAOIs and Antipsychotics
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,Correct Answer: b) Beta Blockers and Alpha-2 Agonists
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Rationale: Beta blockers (e.g., propranolol) help manage physical
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c symptoms of anxiety such as tachycardia and tremors. Alpha-2 agonists
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c (e.g., clonidine) reduce sympathetic nervous system activity. These are
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c used for symptomatic relief rather than treating the underlying anxiety
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c disorder.

3. What are five non-pharmacological interventions to help sleep?
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c (Select all that apply)
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a) Alcohol
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b) Brightnessc




c) Caffeine
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d) Heat c




e) Large meal before bedtime
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f) Stress
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g) Regular sleep schedule
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Correct Answer: a, b, c, d, e, f (all are factors that NEGATIVELY affect
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c sleep)

Rationale: This question addresses factors that interfere with sleep
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c rather than promote it. Alcohol disrupts sleep architecture; brightness
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c suppresses melatonin; caffeine is a stimulant; heat disrupts
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, c thermoregulation needed for sleep; large meals cause discomfort; stress c c c c c c c c




c increases arousal. Patients should AVOID these to improve sleep
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c hygiene.

4. What CAM is used for insomnia?
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a) St. John's Wort
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b) Echinacea
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c) Melatonin
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d) Aloe vera
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Correct Answer: c) Melatonin
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Rationale: Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the pineal
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c gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. As a complementary and
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c alternative medicine (CAM) supplement, it is commonly used to treat
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c insomnia and jet lag by promoting sleep onset.
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5. What drugs are prescription melatonin?
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a) Ramelteon and Tasimelteon
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b) Zolpidem and Zaleplon
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c) Modafinil and Armodafinil
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d) Diphenhydramine and Doxylamine
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Correct Answer: a) Ramelteon and Tasimelteon
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