WGU D398 - Introduction to
Pharmacology: Section 3 Review
Questions and Answers
SNRIs - Answer-Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors used for depression and
anxiety.
TCAs - Answer-Tricyclic antidepressants used for depression; side effects include dry
mouth, drowsiness, weight gain, urinary retention, confusion.
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) - Answer-Medications used to treat anxiety.
Cautions for Antidepressants - Answer-Higher risks for those over 65.
Bupropion - Answer-A medication that affects all 3 neurotransmitters; helps stop
smoking; not used in patients with a history of seizures.
Mirtazapine - Answer-Used in patients with poor appetites due to the side effect of
weight gain; stimulates sleep and appetite.
Trazodone - Answer-Useful in patients with depression and trouble sleeping.
Buspirone - Answer-A medication with fewer side effects; must be taken consistently.
Bipolar Disorder - Answer-Characterized by mania and depressive episodes with
frequent shifts.
Lithium Salts - Answer-More effective for mania and preventing suicide; side effects
include GI issues, high BP, weight gain, tremors.
Valproate (Depakote) - Answer-Medication used to reduce extreme emotional
fluctuations in bipolar disorder.
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) - Answer-Medication used to reduce extreme emotional
fluctuations in bipolar disorder.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Answer-Medication used to reduce extreme emotional
fluctuations in bipolar disorder.
, Symbyax - Answer-Combination of Fluoxetine and Olanzapine used to target
depression symptoms.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) - Answer-Medication used to target mania symptoms.
Risperidone (Risperdal) - Answer-Medication used to target mania symptoms.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) - Answer-Medication used to target mania symptoms.
Psychosis - Answer-A break from reality characterized by delusions and hallucinations.
First-Generation Antipsychotics - Answer-Older antipsychotic medications; examples
include Haloperidol and Chlorpromazine.
Second-Generation Antipsychotics - Answer-Newer antipsychotic medications with
fewer side effects; examples include Aripiprazole and Quetiapine.
Long-term alcohol abuse - Answer-Risks: brain/nervous system, heart, liver, and
stomach damage; increased risk of cancers
Antabuse (disulfiram) - Answer-Medications used for alcohol dependence; causes
nausea and vomiting if alcohol is consumed
ReVia (naltrexone) - Answer-Medications used for alcohol dependence; side effects
include GI issues, anxiety, dizziness, joint pain
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) - Answer-Nutrition recommendations to guide healthy
food consumption
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) - Answer-Minimum amount of vitamins and
minerals needed daily to maintain well-being
Adequate Intake (AI) - Answer-Intake value for vitamins and minerals based on
estimates from observing healthy people when there is not enough data to determine
RDA
Upper Intake Level (UL) - Answer-Maximum amount of a vitamin or mineral that can be
consumed before experiencing side effects
Social Determinants - Answer-Factors that influence a person's health throughout life
span; economic status, education, access to healthy food, and reliable transportation
Fat-Soluble - Answer-Vitamins that are absorbed by fat cells in the body
Water-Soluble - Answer-Vitamins that are dissolvable in water
Pharmacology: Section 3 Review
Questions and Answers
SNRIs - Answer-Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors used for depression and
anxiety.
TCAs - Answer-Tricyclic antidepressants used for depression; side effects include dry
mouth, drowsiness, weight gain, urinary retention, confusion.
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) - Answer-Medications used to treat anxiety.
Cautions for Antidepressants - Answer-Higher risks for those over 65.
Bupropion - Answer-A medication that affects all 3 neurotransmitters; helps stop
smoking; not used in patients with a history of seizures.
Mirtazapine - Answer-Used in patients with poor appetites due to the side effect of
weight gain; stimulates sleep and appetite.
Trazodone - Answer-Useful in patients with depression and trouble sleeping.
Buspirone - Answer-A medication with fewer side effects; must be taken consistently.
Bipolar Disorder - Answer-Characterized by mania and depressive episodes with
frequent shifts.
Lithium Salts - Answer-More effective for mania and preventing suicide; side effects
include GI issues, high BP, weight gain, tremors.
Valproate (Depakote) - Answer-Medication used to reduce extreme emotional
fluctuations in bipolar disorder.
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) - Answer-Medication used to reduce extreme emotional
fluctuations in bipolar disorder.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) - Answer-Medication used to reduce extreme emotional
fluctuations in bipolar disorder.
, Symbyax - Answer-Combination of Fluoxetine and Olanzapine used to target
depression symptoms.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) - Answer-Medication used to target mania symptoms.
Risperidone (Risperdal) - Answer-Medication used to target mania symptoms.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) - Answer-Medication used to target mania symptoms.
Psychosis - Answer-A break from reality characterized by delusions and hallucinations.
First-Generation Antipsychotics - Answer-Older antipsychotic medications; examples
include Haloperidol and Chlorpromazine.
Second-Generation Antipsychotics - Answer-Newer antipsychotic medications with
fewer side effects; examples include Aripiprazole and Quetiapine.
Long-term alcohol abuse - Answer-Risks: brain/nervous system, heart, liver, and
stomach damage; increased risk of cancers
Antabuse (disulfiram) - Answer-Medications used for alcohol dependence; causes
nausea and vomiting if alcohol is consumed
ReVia (naltrexone) - Answer-Medications used for alcohol dependence; side effects
include GI issues, anxiety, dizziness, joint pain
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) - Answer-Nutrition recommendations to guide healthy
food consumption
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) - Answer-Minimum amount of vitamins and
minerals needed daily to maintain well-being
Adequate Intake (AI) - Answer-Intake value for vitamins and minerals based on
estimates from observing healthy people when there is not enough data to determine
RDA
Upper Intake Level (UL) - Answer-Maximum amount of a vitamin or mineral that can be
consumed before experiencing side effects
Social Determinants - Answer-Factors that influence a person's health throughout life
span; economic status, education, access to healthy food, and reliable transportation
Fat-Soluble - Answer-Vitamins that are absorbed by fat cells in the body
Water-Soluble - Answer-Vitamins that are dissolvable in water
