Week 5 Final Exam: NR546 / NR-546 (Latest 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Study Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Week 5 Final Exam: NR546 / NR-546
(Latest ) Advanced
Pharmacology Psychopharmacology
for the Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner | Study
Questions and Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain


Question:
SSRI's
Answer:
Mechanism of action
• inhibit 5-HT reuptake


Adverse effects
-diarrhea -headache -weight gain -sexual side effect

,Question:
SNRI's
Answer:
Mechanism of action
• inhibit 5-HT reuptake
• inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus)
• increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cognition)


Adverse effects
-elevated blood pressure
-anxiety
-insomnia
-constipation




Question:
NDRI's
Answer:
Mechanism of action
• inhibit DA reuptake (increase alertness, motivation)
• inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy)


Adverse effects
-agitation -headache -dry mouth -constipation -weight loss

, Question:
SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with mild antihistamine effects
Answer:
citalopram (Celexa)




Question:
SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with no known drug interactions
Answer:
escitalopram (Lexapro)




Question:
.SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with longest half-life
Answer:
fluoxetine (Prozac)




Question:
SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that also treats social anxiety and insomnia
Answer:
paroxetine (Paxil)