NSG6005- PSYCHIATRY QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Which statement about naltrexone (Vivitrol) is correct? - (ANSWER)Naltrexone does not cause physical
dependence
The brand name for desvenlafaxine is: - (ANSWER)Pristiq
For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, naltrexone (vivitrol) should be continued for at least: -
(ANSWER)3 months after cessation of drinking
The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is: - (ANSWER)Zolpidem
First-generation antipychotics, such as haloperidol (Haldol), reduce dopaminergic neurotransmission by
blocking: - (ANSWER)dopamine D2 receptors
Venlafaxine (Effexor), a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), is approved for the treatment of: -
(ANSWER)generalized anxiety disorder
A potential side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera) for the treatment of attention deficit disorder is: -
(ANSWER)suicidality
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is NOT approved for the treatment of: - (ANSWER)bipolar depression
a side effect NOT associated with the use of suborexant (Belsomra) is: - (ANSWER)hypogonadism
Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic: - (ANSWER)is excreted by the kidneys
The mechanism of action of second- generation antipsychotic medications such as aripiprazole (Abilify)
does NOT include: - (ANSWER)serotonin reuptake stimulation
, NSG6005- PSYCHIATRY QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The generic name for Intuniv, used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, is: -
(ANSWER)guanfacine
Which statement is NOT true about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as escitalopram
(Lexapro)? - (ANSWER)SSRIs have a significant side effect profile due to a high affinity of non-serotonin
receptors
Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin syndrome would NOT be potentiated by the
concomitant use of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and: - (ANSWER)aspirin
(Ecotrin)
Patients receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of depression should
be advised to take the medication: - (ANSWER)for a minimum of 6 months and to avoid abruptly
stopping the medication
LAboratory monitoring for patients receiving serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) would
NOT include: - (ANSWER)thyroid stimulating hormone
If methylphenidate is contraindicated, which of the following medications is recommended for the
treatment of ADHD in an adult? - (ANSWER)Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Guanfacine (Intuniv), used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, is classified as a(n): -
(ANSWER)alpha-2-adrenergic agonist
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) is approved for the treatment of: - (ANSWER)obsessive-compulsive disorder
Ramelteon (Rozerem) for the treatment of insomnia induces sleep by: - (ANSWER)activating melatonin
receptors
Caution should be advised when taking zolpidem (Ambien) combined with: - (ANSWER)promethazine
(Phenergan)
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Which statement about naltrexone (Vivitrol) is correct? - (ANSWER)Naltrexone does not cause physical
dependence
The brand name for desvenlafaxine is: - (ANSWER)Pristiq
For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, naltrexone (vivitrol) should be continued for at least: -
(ANSWER)3 months after cessation of drinking
The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is: - (ANSWER)Zolpidem
First-generation antipychotics, such as haloperidol (Haldol), reduce dopaminergic neurotransmission by
blocking: - (ANSWER)dopamine D2 receptors
Venlafaxine (Effexor), a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), is approved for the treatment of: -
(ANSWER)generalized anxiety disorder
A potential side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera) for the treatment of attention deficit disorder is: -
(ANSWER)suicidality
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is NOT approved for the treatment of: - (ANSWER)bipolar depression
a side effect NOT associated with the use of suborexant (Belsomra) is: - (ANSWER)hypogonadism
Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic: - (ANSWER)is excreted by the kidneys
The mechanism of action of second- generation antipsychotic medications such as aripiprazole (Abilify)
does NOT include: - (ANSWER)serotonin reuptake stimulation
, NSG6005- PSYCHIATRY QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The generic name for Intuniv, used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, is: -
(ANSWER)guanfacine
Which statement is NOT true about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as escitalopram
(Lexapro)? - (ANSWER)SSRIs have a significant side effect profile due to a high affinity of non-serotonin
receptors
Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin syndrome would NOT be potentiated by the
concomitant use of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and: - (ANSWER)aspirin
(Ecotrin)
Patients receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of depression should
be advised to take the medication: - (ANSWER)for a minimum of 6 months and to avoid abruptly
stopping the medication
LAboratory monitoring for patients receiving serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) would
NOT include: - (ANSWER)thyroid stimulating hormone
If methylphenidate is contraindicated, which of the following medications is recommended for the
treatment of ADHD in an adult? - (ANSWER)Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Guanfacine (Intuniv), used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, is classified as a(n): -
(ANSWER)alpha-2-adrenergic agonist
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) is approved for the treatment of: - (ANSWER)obsessive-compulsive disorder
Ramelteon (Rozerem) for the treatment of insomnia induces sleep by: - (ANSWER)activating melatonin
receptors
Caution should be advised when taking zolpidem (Ambien) combined with: - (ANSWER)promethazine
(Phenergan)
