NR 546 FINAL PRACTICE EXAM
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MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which
neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine - Answer: A. Serotonin,
Dopamine, Norepinephrine
Which of the following is considered first line treatment for
depression?
A. SSRI
,B. FGA
C. SNRI
D. MAOI - Answer: A. SSRI
When treating a patient for major depression disorder which
medication would the PMHNP consider first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid - Answer: C. Escitalopram
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 - Answer: C. Fluoxetine
,Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a
life-threatening skin rash?
A. Lithium
B. Lamotrigine
C. Lurasidone
D. Lorazepam - Answer: B. Lamotrigine
Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
C. Setraline
D. Escitalopram - Answer: D. Escitalopram
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. - Answer: A. Increase Setraline
dose
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 - Answer: C. Paroxetine
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
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY LATEST
UPDATE VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS GRADED
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MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which
neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine - Answer: A. Serotonin,
Dopamine, Norepinephrine
Which of the following is considered first line treatment for
depression?
A. SSRI
,B. FGA
C. SNRI
D. MAOI - Answer: A. SSRI
When treating a patient for major depression disorder which
medication would the PMHNP consider first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid - Answer: C. Escitalopram
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 - Answer: C. Fluoxetine
,Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a
life-threatening skin rash?
A. Lithium
B. Lamotrigine
C. Lurasidone
D. Lorazepam - Answer: B. Lamotrigine
Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
C. Setraline
D. Escitalopram - Answer: D. Escitalopram
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. - Answer: A. Increase Setraline
dose
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 - Answer: C. Paroxetine
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
