NR 546 Final Practice Exam Psychopharmacology Including Exam Questions and Certified Answers, with a 100% Guarantee of Succes

NR 546 Final Practice Exam Psychopharmacology Including Exam Questions and Certified Answers, with a 100% Guarantee of Success Question 1 MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which neurotransmitters? A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine Correct Answer A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine Question 2 Which of the following is considered first line treatment for depression? A. SSRI B. FGA C. SNRI D. MAOI Correct Answer A. SSRI Question 3 When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication would the PMHNP consider first? A. Depakote B. Selegiline C. Escitalopram D. Isocarboxazid Correct Answer C. Escitalopram Question 4 Which of the following medication should be considered for a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder who reports "always forgetting to take my pills"? A. Mirtazapine B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Carbemazepine Correct Answer C. Fluoxetine Question 5 Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a life-threatening skin rash? A. Lithium B. Lamotrigine C. Lurasidone D. Lorazepam Correct Answer B. Lamotrigine Question 6 Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI? A. Venlafaxine B. Bupropion C. Setraline D. Escitalopram Correct Answer D. Escitalopram Question 7 During a 4 week follow up appointment, Rashida, who is prescribed Sertraline 25mg qAM reports slight improvement in depression symptoms and tolerating medication well. Which of the following should the PMHNP do? A. Increase Setraline dose B. Switch to an SNRI C. Switch to a different SSRI D. Add Trazodone qHS for sleep. Correct Answer A. Increase Setraline dose Question 8 Which medication should be avoided for the 66 year patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxiety with a reported fall 3 months ago? A. Citalopram B. Setraline C. Paroxetine D. Aripiprazole Correct Answer C. Paroxetine Question 9 A patient reports upset stomach and diarrhea 3 days after taking new prescription of sertraline. Which of the following is the most appropriate response from the PMHNP? A. "Start doubling the dose of sertraline and your symptoms will begin to ease up". B. "Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the increased serotonin levels". C. "Stop taking it immediately and go to the local emergency department". D. "You must take Sertraline with food, otherwise you will continue to experience GI symptoms". Correct Answer B. "Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the increased serotonin levels".