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MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine
Which of the following is considered first line A. SSRI
treatment for depression?
A. SSRI
B. FGA
C. SNRI
D. MAOI
When treating a patient for major depression C. Escitalopram
disorder which medication would the PMHNP
consider first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid
Which of the following medication should be C. Fluoxetine
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
Which of the following medication has a black box B. Lamotrigine
warning of a life-threatening skin rash?
A. Lithium
B. Lamotrigine
C. Lurasidone
D. Lorazepam
Which medication is considered the best tolerated D. Escitalopram
SSRI?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
C. Setraline
D. Escitalopram
During a 4 week follow up appointment, Rashida, A. Increase Setraline dose
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.