PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
questions with verified answers
medication is an antianxiety? - correct answer A. Xanax
Which one of these medications does NOT cause sedation? - correct answer Artane
Routes of drug administration include - correct answer Intransally and transdermally
In considering drug absorption - correct answer Gastrointestinal diseases may interfere
Exogenous substances may include - correct answer Caffeine, Vitamins, & herbs
One of the three main neurotransmitters we discussed was called - correct answer Norepinephrine
Communication with neurons in the brain can be affected by - correct answer All of the above
A neurotransmitter such as _ may be responsible for your mood swings - correct answer Serotonin
Neuron communcation that is fascilitated chemically happens _ the neurons, whereas facilitated
electronically happens _ the neurons - correct answer Between, within
One of the main differences between drugs that are agonists VS. drugs that are antagonists is that: -
correct answer Antagonists bind and block, while agonists bind and act
, Which internal organ is first to be affected by medications taken orally? - correct answer Liver
Geriatric patients may need smaller doses of prescribed medications because - correct answer They
have decreased liver enzyme activity
Who is qualified to use the depression assessment instruments described in the text? - correct answer
All of the above
One disease that may affect drug metabolism is - correct answer Hepatitis
Which one of the following organs is a target for most psychotropic medications - correct answer CNS
When taking medications, one concern for someone who has kidney disease would be - correct answer
Increased risk of toxic or elevated concetrations
A good reason to conduct a good initial assessment would be - correct answer Both A and B
What percentage of people with depression seek treatment? - correct answer 30%
What is the most affected treatment for depressed patients? - correct answer Psychotherapy and
medication
Other physical disorders can exacerbate depression such as? - correct answer All of the above
_ is one of the main categories of antidepressants - correct answer SSRIs
One caution noted when taking St. John's wort is? - correct answer You may experience a reaction if you
are taking other medications
What percentage of people with depression also have suicidal ideation at some point? - correct answer
80%
questions with verified answers
medication is an antianxiety? - correct answer A. Xanax
Which one of these medications does NOT cause sedation? - correct answer Artane
Routes of drug administration include - correct answer Intransally and transdermally
In considering drug absorption - correct answer Gastrointestinal diseases may interfere
Exogenous substances may include - correct answer Caffeine, Vitamins, & herbs
One of the three main neurotransmitters we discussed was called - correct answer Norepinephrine
Communication with neurons in the brain can be affected by - correct answer All of the above
A neurotransmitter such as _ may be responsible for your mood swings - correct answer Serotonin
Neuron communcation that is fascilitated chemically happens _ the neurons, whereas facilitated
electronically happens _ the neurons - correct answer Between, within
One of the main differences between drugs that are agonists VS. drugs that are antagonists is that: -
correct answer Antagonists bind and block, while agonists bind and act
, Which internal organ is first to be affected by medications taken orally? - correct answer Liver
Geriatric patients may need smaller doses of prescribed medications because - correct answer They
have decreased liver enzyme activity
Who is qualified to use the depression assessment instruments described in the text? - correct answer
All of the above
One disease that may affect drug metabolism is - correct answer Hepatitis
Which one of the following organs is a target for most psychotropic medications - correct answer CNS
When taking medications, one concern for someone who has kidney disease would be - correct answer
Increased risk of toxic or elevated concetrations
A good reason to conduct a good initial assessment would be - correct answer Both A and B
What percentage of people with depression seek treatment? - correct answer 30%
What is the most affected treatment for depressed patients? - correct answer Psychotherapy and
medication
Other physical disorders can exacerbate depression such as? - correct answer All of the above
_ is one of the main categories of antidepressants - correct answer SSRIs
One caution noted when taking St. John's wort is? - correct answer You may experience a reaction if you
are taking other medications
What percentage of people with depression also have suicidal ideation at some point? - correct answer
80%
