NSG 522 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM
NSG 522 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
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Which of these statements is FALSE about oral hormonal contraceptives?
A). Reduces painful abdominal cramps
B). Reduces risk of breast cancer
C). Reduces risk of ovarian cancer
D). Causes water retention
- Answer ✓✓B.
Oral hormonal contraceptives DO NOT reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Which of these is a negative side effects of hormonal birth control
TEST BANK 1
, NSG 522 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM
A). Blood clots
B). Hallucinations
C). Dry mouth
D). Diarrhea –
Answer ✓✓A.
Blood clots are a negative side effects of hormonal birth control
Which statement about PMDD is true?
A). Symptoms of PMDD occur in the luteal phase, and subside after menses
B). About 36% of women who experience PMS also have PMDD
C). Oral hormonal contraceptives have been shown to worsen symptoms of PMDD
D). none of the above
- Answer ✓✓A.
Symptoms of PMDD occur in the luteal phase, and subside after menses
Which of the following is an advantage of early legal access to birth control pills?
A). Lower probability of entering into poverty for women
B). Decreased abortion rate
C). Lowered chances of getting sexually transmitted infections
D). A and B only –
Answer ✓✓D.
Advantages of early legal access to birth control pills include lower probability of entering into
poverty for women and decreased abortion rate.
TEST BANK 2
, NSG 522 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM
Which of these is a hormone-free birth control alternative?
A). Female condoms
B). Withdrawal
C). Uvo-Tech method
D). All of the above - Answer ✓✓D.
Female condoms, withdrawal, and uvo-tech method are all hormone-free birth control alternatives.
Obtaining consent from from a the guardian of a patient who has limited cognitive capabilities or
are incompetent to make decisions represents which ethical principle?
A. Informed consent
B. Compliance
C. Off label prescribing
D. Confidentiality
B. Compliance
Lack of medication access and the increasing costs of medication is which type of factor
contributing to medication non adherence?
A. Provider
B. Environmental
C. Structural
D. Client
C. Structural
Which of the following is an enzyme inhibitor?
A. Sulfaurea
B. Smoking
C. Rifampin
D. Sulfamide
D. Sulfamide
Which of the following is an enzyme inducer?
A. Quinidine
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B. Ketoconazole
C. Amiodarone
D. Carbamezpine
D. Carbamezpine
Which of the following definitions are correct?
A. Partial agonist- drug fully activates receptors
B. Antagonist- drug binds to receptor and activates a response
C. Inverse agonist- drug causes an opposite effect of the agonist
D. Agonist- drug binds to the receptor and does not activate a biological response
C. Inverse agonist- drug causes an opposite effect of the agonist
Ethical issues within mental health include which of the following?
A. Patient unable to afford medication
B. Patient unable to self-determine care
C. Patient's ethnic culture
D. Patients wanting to include family in treatment plan
B. Patient unable to self-determine care
A patient presents to the PMHNP with report of having anxiety, frequent occurrences of feeling
frozen in place and like his heart is pounding out of his chest, as well as having difficulty sleeping.
The PMHNP suspects the patient has an elevated level of which neurotransmitter?
A. Serotonin
B. GABA
C. Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine
Which best defines a patient who is a poor metabolizer?
A. This patient has a lower concentration of the necessary enzyme to metabolize a medication.
B. This patient will have lower blood concentrations of the medication.
C. This patient has a decreased risk of side effects and adverse reactions
D. This patient should not be prescribed antidepressants.
A. This patient has a lower concentration of the necessary enzyme to metabolize a medication,
Which part of the Brian activates fear?
A. Striatum
TEST BANK 4
NSG 522 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH 500+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES | GRADED A+ GUARANTEED
PASS – ACE YOR EXAM
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Which of these statements is FALSE about oral hormonal contraceptives?
A). Reduces painful abdominal cramps
B). Reduces risk of breast cancer
C). Reduces risk of ovarian cancer
D). Causes water retention
- Answer ✓✓B.
Oral hormonal contraceptives DO NOT reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Which of these is a negative side effects of hormonal birth control
TEST BANK 1
, NSG 522 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM
A). Blood clots
B). Hallucinations
C). Dry mouth
D). Diarrhea –
Answer ✓✓A.
Blood clots are a negative side effects of hormonal birth control
Which statement about PMDD is true?
A). Symptoms of PMDD occur in the luteal phase, and subside after menses
B). About 36% of women who experience PMS also have PMDD
C). Oral hormonal contraceptives have been shown to worsen symptoms of PMDD
D). none of the above
- Answer ✓✓A.
Symptoms of PMDD occur in the luteal phase, and subside after menses
Which of the following is an advantage of early legal access to birth control pills?
A). Lower probability of entering into poverty for women
B). Decreased abortion rate
C). Lowered chances of getting sexually transmitted infections
D). A and B only –
Answer ✓✓D.
Advantages of early legal access to birth control pills include lower probability of entering into
poverty for women and decreased abortion rate.
TEST BANK 2
, NSG 522 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM
Which of these is a hormone-free birth control alternative?
A). Female condoms
B). Withdrawal
C). Uvo-Tech method
D). All of the above - Answer ✓✓D.
Female condoms, withdrawal, and uvo-tech method are all hormone-free birth control alternatives.
Obtaining consent from from a the guardian of a patient who has limited cognitive capabilities or
are incompetent to make decisions represents which ethical principle?
A. Informed consent
B. Compliance
C. Off label prescribing
D. Confidentiality
B. Compliance
Lack of medication access and the increasing costs of medication is which type of factor
contributing to medication non adherence?
A. Provider
B. Environmental
C. Structural
D. Client
C. Structural
Which of the following is an enzyme inhibitor?
A. Sulfaurea
B. Smoking
C. Rifampin
D. Sulfamide
D. Sulfamide
Which of the following is an enzyme inducer?
A. Quinidine
TEST BANK 3
, NSG 522 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM
B. Ketoconazole
C. Amiodarone
D. Carbamezpine
D. Carbamezpine
Which of the following definitions are correct?
A. Partial agonist- drug fully activates receptors
B. Antagonist- drug binds to receptor and activates a response
C. Inverse agonist- drug causes an opposite effect of the agonist
D. Agonist- drug binds to the receptor and does not activate a biological response
C. Inverse agonist- drug causes an opposite effect of the agonist
Ethical issues within mental health include which of the following?
A. Patient unable to afford medication
B. Patient unable to self-determine care
C. Patient's ethnic culture
D. Patients wanting to include family in treatment plan
B. Patient unable to self-determine care
A patient presents to the PMHNP with report of having anxiety, frequent occurrences of feeling
frozen in place and like his heart is pounding out of his chest, as well as having difficulty sleeping.
The PMHNP suspects the patient has an elevated level of which neurotransmitter?
A. Serotonin
B. GABA
C. Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine
Which best defines a patient who is a poor metabolizer?
A. This patient has a lower concentration of the necessary enzyme to metabolize a medication.
B. This patient will have lower blood concentrations of the medication.
C. This patient has a decreased risk of side effects and adverse reactions
D. This patient should not be prescribed antidepressants.
A. This patient has a lower concentration of the necessary enzyme to metabolize a medication,
Which part of the Brian activates fear?
A. Striatum
TEST BANK 4
