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NURS 6015 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
What are symptoms of a panic attack? Ans: Accelerated
HR
Trembling
Chest Pain/Discomfort
Dizziness/Feeling Faint
During a panic attack the _____ nervous system is
triggered. Ans: Sympathetic
What are 2 benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety? Ans:
Diazepam & Alprazolam
What is the MOA for benzodiazepines? Ans: Enhance
GABA = CNS Depression
What consideration do you need to take when stopping
benzodiazepines on a patient that has been using the
medication long term? Ans: You need to wean the patient
off the drug.
Which benzodiazepine is really good for panic disorder?
Why? Ans: Alprazolam d/t its short half-life.
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What should be avoided while taking benzodiazepines?
Ans: Alcohol
Who should not take benzodiazepines? Ans: Patients
with liver disease.
What are some side effects of benzodiazepines? Ans:
Drowsiness
Confusion
Newborn Withdrawal
Tolerance/Dependence
Remember CNS depression
What is a non-benzodiazepine medication used for
anxiety? Ans: Buspirone
Which anxiety medication is best for long-term use? Ans:
Buspirone
How often should buspirone be taken? Why? Ans: 3x
daily d/t short half-life
What is fluoxetine used for? Ans: Depression
What type of drug is fluoxetine? Ans: SSRI
Which drug can be paired with fluoxetine to help prevent
decreased libido? Ans: Bupropion
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How long does it take for fluoxetine to reach full
efficacy? Ans: At least 6 weeks
What is the black box warning for fluoxetine? Ans:
Increase in suicidal ideation in children.
What is the MOA of fluoxetine? Ans: Increases Serotonin
What is amitriptyline used for? Ans: Depression
What type of drug is amitriptyline? Ans: Tricyclic
Antidepressant (TCA)
What are some side effects of amitriptyline? Ans:
Orthostatic Hypotension
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
What is bupropion used for (2 things)? Ans: Depression,
Smoking Cessation
How long does it take for bupropion to start working?
Ans: 2-4 weeks
What is phenelzine used for? Ans: Depression
What type of drug is phenelzine? Ans: Monoamine
Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI)
What foods need to be avoided when taking phenelzine?
Why? Ans: Tyramine foods (aged meats, cheeses, wine,
chocolate) - can cause a hypertensive crisis.
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NURS 6015 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
What are symptoms of a panic attack? Ans: Accelerated
HR
Trembling
Chest Pain/Discomfort
Dizziness/Feeling Faint
During a panic attack the _____ nervous system is
triggered. Ans: Sympathetic
What are 2 benzodiazepines used to treat anxiety? Ans:
Diazepam & Alprazolam
What is the MOA for benzodiazepines? Ans: Enhance
GABA = CNS Depression
What consideration do you need to take when stopping
benzodiazepines on a patient that has been using the
medication long term? Ans: You need to wean the patient
off the drug.
Which benzodiazepine is really good for panic disorder?
Why? Ans: Alprazolam d/t its short half-life.
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What should be avoided while taking benzodiazepines?
Ans: Alcohol
Who should not take benzodiazepines? Ans: Patients
with liver disease.
What are some side effects of benzodiazepines? Ans:
Drowsiness
Confusion
Newborn Withdrawal
Tolerance/Dependence
Remember CNS depression
What is a non-benzodiazepine medication used for
anxiety? Ans: Buspirone
Which anxiety medication is best for long-term use? Ans:
Buspirone
How often should buspirone be taken? Why? Ans: 3x
daily d/t short half-life
What is fluoxetine used for? Ans: Depression
What type of drug is fluoxetine? Ans: SSRI
Which drug can be paired with fluoxetine to help prevent
decreased libido? Ans: Bupropion
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How long does it take for fluoxetine to reach full
efficacy? Ans: At least 6 weeks
What is the black box warning for fluoxetine? Ans:
Increase in suicidal ideation in children.
What is the MOA of fluoxetine? Ans: Increases Serotonin
What is amitriptyline used for? Ans: Depression
What type of drug is amitriptyline? Ans: Tricyclic
Antidepressant (TCA)
What are some side effects of amitriptyline? Ans:
Orthostatic Hypotension
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
What is bupropion used for (2 things)? Ans: Depression,
Smoking Cessation
How long does it take for bupropion to start working?
Ans: 2-4 weeks
What is phenelzine used for? Ans: Depression
What type of drug is phenelzine? Ans: Monoamine
Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI)
What foods need to be avoided when taking phenelzine?
Why? Ans: Tyramine foods (aged meats, cheeses, wine,
chocolate) - can cause a hypertensive crisis.
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