PMHNP-NU 670 Advanced Psychopharmacology & Health Promotion - Latest Finals Review Q & S

PMHNP NU 670




Advanced Psychopharmacology &
Health Promotion




LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S


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,1. Which of the following neurotransmitters is primarily targeted
by SSRIs?
- a) Dopamine
- b) Glutamate
- c) Serotonin
- d) Norepinephrine
- Correct Answer: c) Serotonin
- Rationale: SSRIs, or Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors, are designed to increase serotonin levels in the brain by
inhibiting its reuptake.


2. Which of the following medications is considered a first-line
treatment for bipolar disorder?
- a) Fluoxetine
- b) Lithium
- c) Haloperidol
- d) Clonazepam
- Correct Answer: b) Lithium



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, - Rationale: Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used as
a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder due to its efficacy in
reducing mania and preventing relapses.


3. What is the primary mechanism of action for
benzodiazepines?
- a) NMDA receptor inhibition
- b) Serotonin receptor agonism
- c) GABA receptor modulation
- d) Dopamine receptor blockade
- Correct Answer: c) GABA receptor modulation
- Rationale: Benzodiazepines enhance the effect of the
neurotransmitter GABA at the GABA-A receptor, leading to
increased inhibitory effects in the central nervous system.


4. Which antipsychotic is most associated with metabolic
syndrome?
- a) Aripiprazole
- b) Olanzapine
- c) Ziprasidone
- d) Haloperidol
- Correct Answer: b) Olanzapine

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