MSN 672 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM 248
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
A. Xanax - CORRECT ANSWER Which medication is an antianxiety?
Artane - CORRECT ANSWER Which one of these medications does NOT cause
sedation?
Intranasally and trans dermally - CORRECT ANSWER Routes of drug administration
include
Gastrointestinal diseases may interfere - CORRECT ANSWER In considering drug
absorption
Caffeine, Vitamins, & herbs - CORRECT ANSWER Exogenous substances may
include
Norepinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER One of the three main neurotransmitters we
discussed was called
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Communication with neurons in the brain
can be affected by
Serotonin - CORRECT ANSWER A neurotransmitter such as _ may be responsible
for your mood swings
,Between, within - CORRECT ANSWER Neuron communication that is facilitated
chemically happens _ the neurons, whereas facilitated electronically happens _
the neurons
Antagonists bind and block, while agonists bind and act - CORRECT ANSWER One
of the main differences between drugs that are agonists VS. drugs that are
antagonists is that:
Liver - CORRECT ANSWER Which internal organ is first to be affected by
medications taken orally?
They have decreased liver enzyme activity - CORRECT ANSWER Geriatric patients
may need smaller doses of prescribed medications because
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Who is qualified to use the depression
assessment instruments described in the text?
Hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER One disease that may affect drug metabolism is
CNS - CORRECT ANSWER Which one of the following organs is a target for most
psychotropic medications
Increased risk of toxic or elevated concentrations - CORRECT ANSWER When
taking medications, one concern for someone who has kidney disease would be
,Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER A good reason to conduct a good initial
assessment would be
30% - CORRECT ANSWER What percentage of people with depression seek
treatment?
Psychotherapy and medication - CORRECT ANSWER What is the most affected
treatment for depressed patients?
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Other physical disorders can exacerbate
depression such as?
SSRIs - CORRECT ANSWER _ is one of the main categories of antidepressants
You may experience a reaction if you are taking other medications - CORRECT
ANSWER One caution noted when taking St. John's wort is?
80% - CORRECT ANSWER What percentage of people with depression also have
suicidal ideation at some point?
It is effective, low cost treatment that can be done at home - CORRECT ANSWER
Light therapy can be helpful for depressed patients because?
Improves motivation, energy, and mood - CORRECT ANSWER Exercising can be
helpful for depressed people because it
, All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Your patient who is depressed has been
prescribed medication, you should remind them
Redirecting brain activity - CORRECT ANSWER ECT is believed to help someone
who is depressed by?
Bipolar - CORRECT ANSWER If someone experiences a cycle of extreme highs and
extreme lows he/she may be diagnosed with?
Bipolar III - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is NOT a type of bipolar
disorder?
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Some medications exacerbate the manic
cycle of bipolar individuals such as?
Behavioral Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER What is the best treatment for phobias?
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER When treating anxiety disorder remember
the four B's including?
Medication - CORRECT ANSWER What is the mainstay treatment for bipolar
disorder?
Psychosocial stressors - CORRECT ANSWER What is one thing that can trigger
bipolar patients to cycle?
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
A. Xanax - CORRECT ANSWER Which medication is an antianxiety?
Artane - CORRECT ANSWER Which one of these medications does NOT cause
sedation?
Intranasally and trans dermally - CORRECT ANSWER Routes of drug administration
include
Gastrointestinal diseases may interfere - CORRECT ANSWER In considering drug
absorption
Caffeine, Vitamins, & herbs - CORRECT ANSWER Exogenous substances may
include
Norepinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER One of the three main neurotransmitters we
discussed was called
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Communication with neurons in the brain
can be affected by
Serotonin - CORRECT ANSWER A neurotransmitter such as _ may be responsible
for your mood swings
,Between, within - CORRECT ANSWER Neuron communication that is facilitated
chemically happens _ the neurons, whereas facilitated electronically happens _
the neurons
Antagonists bind and block, while agonists bind and act - CORRECT ANSWER One
of the main differences between drugs that are agonists VS. drugs that are
antagonists is that:
Liver - CORRECT ANSWER Which internal organ is first to be affected by
medications taken orally?
They have decreased liver enzyme activity - CORRECT ANSWER Geriatric patients
may need smaller doses of prescribed medications because
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Who is qualified to use the depression
assessment instruments described in the text?
Hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER One disease that may affect drug metabolism is
CNS - CORRECT ANSWER Which one of the following organs is a target for most
psychotropic medications
Increased risk of toxic or elevated concentrations - CORRECT ANSWER When
taking medications, one concern for someone who has kidney disease would be
,Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER A good reason to conduct a good initial
assessment would be
30% - CORRECT ANSWER What percentage of people with depression seek
treatment?
Psychotherapy and medication - CORRECT ANSWER What is the most affected
treatment for depressed patients?
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Other physical disorders can exacerbate
depression such as?
SSRIs - CORRECT ANSWER _ is one of the main categories of antidepressants
You may experience a reaction if you are taking other medications - CORRECT
ANSWER One caution noted when taking St. John's wort is?
80% - CORRECT ANSWER What percentage of people with depression also have
suicidal ideation at some point?
It is effective, low cost treatment that can be done at home - CORRECT ANSWER
Light therapy can be helpful for depressed patients because?
Improves motivation, energy, and mood - CORRECT ANSWER Exercising can be
helpful for depressed people because it
, All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Your patient who is depressed has been
prescribed medication, you should remind them
Redirecting brain activity - CORRECT ANSWER ECT is believed to help someone
who is depressed by?
Bipolar - CORRECT ANSWER If someone experiences a cycle of extreme highs and
extreme lows he/she may be diagnosed with?
Bipolar III - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is NOT a type of bipolar
disorder?
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Some medications exacerbate the manic
cycle of bipolar individuals such as?
Behavioral Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER What is the best treatment for phobias?
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER When treating anxiety disorder remember
the four B's including?
Medication - CORRECT ANSWER What is the mainstay treatment for bipolar
disorder?
Psychosocial stressors - CORRECT ANSWER What is one thing that can trigger
bipolar patients to cycle?
