Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Practice
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What are the side effects of tricyclic antidepressants? - ANSWER -Anticholinergic
type effects like dry mouth, sedation, constipation, increased appetite, blurred
vision, tinnitus, euphoria, mania
How long does it take for SSRIs to take effect - ANSWER -2-6 weeks
SSRIs may cause what onset of action symptoms? - ANSWER -Nausea, but this
will usually resolve in a week.
What is one thing you should not do with SSRIs? - ANSWER -Drink alcohol
What should happen when going off an SSRI? - ANSWER -Wean slowly, do not
stop abruptly
What medications would a patient with depression and anxiety respond well to? -
ANSWER -Buspar and an SSRI combined
Celexa (Citalopram)
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Why should you combine an SSRI with Buspar? - ANSWER -Buspar augments
the SSRI and is a good combo for anxiety and depression
What is a first line drug for mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder? -
ANSWER -Buspirone
How fast does Celexa start to demonstrate effects? - ANSWER -Improved
appetitie and concentration in 1-2 weeks.
What is a major drug to treat bipolar disease? - ANSWER -Lithium
, Blood levels need to be monitored with Lithium because why? - ANSWER -
Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range so it is important to recognize toxicity
What are symptoms of lithium toxicity? - ANSWER -Drowsiness and Nausea
What dietary teaching needs to be done with patients taking lithium? - ANSWER
-Salt intake needs to be consistent
What are the side effects of SSRIs (selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor)? -
ANSWER -N/V, dizziness, light headedness, dry mouth, increased sweating,
weight changes, agitation, sexual side effects.
What are the side effects of SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) -
ANSWER -Headache, somnolence, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, dry mouth,
constipation, abnormal ejaculation, anorexia/weight loss, elevated BP
What are the side effects of MAOIs? - ANSWER -Insomnia, anxiety, agitation,
dizziness, headache, restlessness, hypotension, dry mouth, blurred vision,
constipation
What Benzo has the greatest likelihood of dependence? - ANSWER -Xanax
/alprazolam
What receptors do Benzos act on? - ANSWER -Enhances the neurotransmitter
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptors
What result do Benzos have on the body? - ANSWER -sedative
hypnotic
anxiolytic
anticonvulsant
muscle relaxer
What are long acting Benzos prescribed for? - ANSWER -Treatment of anxiety
What are short acting Benzos prescribed for? - ANSWER -Treatment of insomnia
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What are the side effects of tricyclic antidepressants? - ANSWER -Anticholinergic
type effects like dry mouth, sedation, constipation, increased appetite, blurred
vision, tinnitus, euphoria, mania
How long does it take for SSRIs to take effect - ANSWER -2-6 weeks
SSRIs may cause what onset of action symptoms? - ANSWER -Nausea, but this
will usually resolve in a week.
What is one thing you should not do with SSRIs? - ANSWER -Drink alcohol
What should happen when going off an SSRI? - ANSWER -Wean slowly, do not
stop abruptly
What medications would a patient with depression and anxiety respond well to? -
ANSWER -Buspar and an SSRI combined
Celexa (Citalopram)
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Why should you combine an SSRI with Buspar? - ANSWER -Buspar augments
the SSRI and is a good combo for anxiety and depression
What is a first line drug for mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder? -
ANSWER -Buspirone
How fast does Celexa start to demonstrate effects? - ANSWER -Improved
appetitie and concentration in 1-2 weeks.
What is a major drug to treat bipolar disease? - ANSWER -Lithium
, Blood levels need to be monitored with Lithium because why? - ANSWER -
Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range so it is important to recognize toxicity
What are symptoms of lithium toxicity? - ANSWER -Drowsiness and Nausea
What dietary teaching needs to be done with patients taking lithium? - ANSWER
-Salt intake needs to be consistent
What are the side effects of SSRIs (selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor)? -
ANSWER -N/V, dizziness, light headedness, dry mouth, increased sweating,
weight changes, agitation, sexual side effects.
What are the side effects of SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) -
ANSWER -Headache, somnolence, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, dry mouth,
constipation, abnormal ejaculation, anorexia/weight loss, elevated BP
What are the side effects of MAOIs? - ANSWER -Insomnia, anxiety, agitation,
dizziness, headache, restlessness, hypotension, dry mouth, blurred vision,
constipation
What Benzo has the greatest likelihood of dependence? - ANSWER -Xanax
/alprazolam
What receptors do Benzos act on? - ANSWER -Enhances the neurotransmitter
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptors
What result do Benzos have on the body? - ANSWER -sedative
hypnotic
anxiolytic
anticonvulsant
muscle relaxer
What are long acting Benzos prescribed for? - ANSWER -Treatment of anxiety
What are short acting Benzos prescribed for? - ANSWER -Treatment of insomnia
