NR 546 Final Exam Psychopharmacology | Questions and 100% Verified Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Guaranteed A+.

NR 546 Final Exam Psychopharmacology | Questions and 100% Verified Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Guaranteed A+. 1. Which of the following is considered first line treatment for depression? A. SSRI B. FGA C. SNRI D. MAOI Correct Answer A. SSRI 2. When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication would the PMHNP consider first? A. Depakote B. Selegiline C. Escitalopram D. Isocarboxazid Correct Answer C. Escitalopram 3. 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 Correct Answer C. Fluoxetine 4. Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a lifethreatening skin rash? A. Lithium B. Lamotrigine C. Lurasidone D. Lorazepam Correct Answer B. Lamotrigine 5. Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI? A. Venlafaxine B. Bupropion C. Setraline D. Escitalopram Correct Answer D. Escitalopram 6. 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. Correct Answer A. Increase Setraline dose 7. 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 Correct Answer C. Paroxetine 10. During a 2 week follow up appointment, the patient reports no improvement in depressive symptoms with escitalopram. Which of the following statement made by the PMHNP is correct? A. "Let's discontinue escitalopram and start you on something stronger". B. "It can take up to 6 weeks before you notice improvements of depressive symptoms". C. "I am going to prescibe Trazodone. Take it at night to help you sleep". D. "Start taking two pills at a time". Correct Answer B. "It can take up to 6 weeks before you notice improvements of depressive symptoms". I l . Duloxetine effects which two neurotransmitters? A. serotonin and norepinephrine B. serotonin and dopamine C. norepinephrine and GABA D. glutamate and acetylcholine Correct Answer A. serotonin and norepinephrine 12. Awura, a 70 year old patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder reports a recent 40 pound weight loss within the last 3 months. Which medication should the PMHNP consider adding to her medication regimen? A. quetiapine B. mirtazpine C. valproic acid D. paroxetine Correct Answer B. mirtazpine 13. Which of the following symptoms is NOT an adverse effect associated with the acute use of opioids? A. Sedation B. Respiratory depression C. Immunosuppression D. Itching Correct Answer C. Immunosuppression 14. When dosing citalopram for Lynee, a 72 year old patient, the PMHNP understands to dose at 1/2 dose due to the increased risk of A. delirium B. polypharmacy C. falls D. QTc prolongation Correct Answer D. QTc prolongation 15. Which of the following medication class is approved for first line treatment for OCD? A. Atypical antipsychotics B. Benzodiazepines c. MAOI D. SSRI Correct Answer D. SSRI 16. Which SSRI has a mild antihistamine effect? A. Paroxetine B. Fluoxetine C. Citalopram D. Sertraline Correct Answer D.Citalopram