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NR 546 Final Exam Chamberlain’s Psychopharmacology ALL
100 NEWEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Which combination therapy is considered first line for bipolar I, current manic episode, with
depressive features?
A. Bupropion + Aripiprazole .
B. Lithium + Lamotrigine
C. Valproic Acid + Duloxetine
D. Atomoxetine + Risperidal
B. Lithium + Lamotrigine
Why should antidepressants be used in combination therapy with mood stabilizers when
treating bipolar disorder?
A. To target depression symptoms quickly and reduce rapid cycling of bipolar depression
B. To reduce the gastrointestinal side effects caused by antidepressants.
C. To decrease incidence of death by suicide in children and young adults.
D. To increase patient medication adherence.
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C. To decrease incidence of death by suicide in children and young adults.
Which of the following medication should be avoided when the patient has anxiety because it
can exacerbate anxiety?
A. Escitalopram
B. Sertraline
C. Fluvoxamine
D. Duloxetine
D. Duloxetine
Which SSRI is most likely to cause discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped?
A. Fluoxetine
B. Selegiline
C. Mirtazapine
D. Paroxetine
D. Paroxetine
Which medication should not be prescribed to the patient with a seizure history?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Trazodone
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C. Bupropion
D. Amitriptyline
C. Bupropion
"Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor" describes the neurotransmitter actions for
which medication?
A. Citalopram
B. Desvenlafaxine
C. Trazodone
D. Mirtazapine
C. Trazodone
Which medication inhibits the reuptake of both norepinephrine and dopamine?
A. Methylphenidate
B. Bupropion
C. Lithium
D. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
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Which of the following statements made by the PMHMP is correct for patient medication
education related to Trazodone?
A. "If you had a seizure before, we should try a different medication".
B. "If you experience a prolonged painful erection, get emergency help as soon as possible."
C. "This medication can cause breast tissue enlargement in men".
D. "The best time to take this medication is first thing in the morning to avoid insomnia at
night".
B. "If you experience a prolonged painful erection, get emergency help as soon as possible."
A patient has been admitted to the emergency department with a suspected overdose. Their
EKG is noted to have a widened QRS complex. Which antidepressant does the PMHNP
suspect the patient has overdosed on?
A. Paroxetine
B. Amitriptyline
C. Phenelzine
D. Isocarboxazid
B. Amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) act as reuptake inhibitors on which of the following
neurotransmitters?
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NR 546 Final Exam Chamberlain’s Psychopharmacology ALL
100 NEWEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Which combination therapy is considered first line for bipolar I, current manic episode, with
depressive features?
A. Bupropion + Aripiprazole .
B. Lithium + Lamotrigine
C. Valproic Acid + Duloxetine
D. Atomoxetine + Risperidal
B. Lithium + Lamotrigine
Why should antidepressants be used in combination therapy with mood stabilizers when
treating bipolar disorder?
A. To target depression symptoms quickly and reduce rapid cycling of bipolar depression
B. To reduce the gastrointestinal side effects caused by antidepressants.
C. To decrease incidence of death by suicide in children and young adults.
D. To increase patient medication adherence.
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C. To decrease incidence of death by suicide in children and young adults.
Which of the following medication should be avoided when the patient has anxiety because it
can exacerbate anxiety?
A. Escitalopram
B. Sertraline
C. Fluvoxamine
D. Duloxetine
D. Duloxetine
Which SSRI is most likely to cause discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped?
A. Fluoxetine
B. Selegiline
C. Mirtazapine
D. Paroxetine
D. Paroxetine
Which medication should not be prescribed to the patient with a seizure history?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Trazodone
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C. Bupropion
D. Amitriptyline
C. Bupropion
"Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor" describes the neurotransmitter actions for
which medication?
A. Citalopram
B. Desvenlafaxine
C. Trazodone
D. Mirtazapine
C. Trazodone
Which medication inhibits the reuptake of both norepinephrine and dopamine?
A. Methylphenidate
B. Bupropion
C. Lithium
D. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
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Which of the following statements made by the PMHMP is correct for patient medication
education related to Trazodone?
A. "If you had a seizure before, we should try a different medication".
B. "If you experience a prolonged painful erection, get emergency help as soon as possible."
C. "This medication can cause breast tissue enlargement in men".
D. "The best time to take this medication is first thing in the morning to avoid insomnia at
night".
B. "If you experience a prolonged painful erection, get emergency help as soon as possible."
A patient has been admitted to the emergency department with a suspected overdose. Their
EKG is noted to have a widened QRS complex. Which antidepressant does the PMHNP
suspect the patient has overdosed on?
A. Paroxetine
B. Amitriptyline
C. Phenelzine
D. Isocarboxazid
B. Amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) act as reuptake inhibitors on which of the following
neurotransmitters?
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