NR 546 Exam With Questions and Correct Graded A+ Answers
Prefrontal Cortex Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Concentration
Mental Fatigue
Mood
PFC & Amygdala Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Guilt
Suicidality
Worthlessness
Striatum Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Physical fatigue
Nucleus Accumbens Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Pleasure interests
Hypothalamus Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Sleep
Appetite
Thalamus & Hypothalamus Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Decreased sleep/arousal
Striatum Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Motor/agitation
Prefrontal cortex (PFC) Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Risk-taking
Talkative/pressured speech
Nucleus Accumbens & PFC Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Racing thoughts, grandiosity
PFC & Amygdala Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Mood
,Medication Management - Answer-SSRI-Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
*Inhibit 5 HT reuptake
SNRI-Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
*inhibit 5-HT reuptake
*inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus)
*increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cognition)
NDRI-Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake inhibitors
*inhibit DA reuptake (increase alertness, motivation)
*inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy)
SARI-Serotonin Antagonist Reuptake Inhibitors
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): Most adverse effects will subside after 4-5
days once the body adjusts to increased serotonin levels. - Answer-diarrhea
headache
weight gain
sexual side effects
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs): Medications should not be abruptly
stopped to avoid discontinuation symptoms. NE effects of the medication may increase
anxiety in some clients. Report worsening anxiety to the provider. - Answer-elevated blood
pressure
anxiety
insomnia
constipation
Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRI): Take medication in the morning. Stop
taking medication if seizures occur. Stop taking medication if anxiety is noted. - Answer-
agitation
headache
,dry mouth
constipation
weight loss
escitalopram (Lexapro) SSRI - Answer-no known drug interactions
best tolerated SSRI
27-32 hour half-life good for forgetful prone clients
least CYP reactions
Substrate for 3A4
citalopram (Celexa) SSRI - Answer-mild antihistamine effects; Half-Life: 23-45 hours
Weak Inhibitor of 2D6
fluoxetine (Prozac) SSRI - Answer-longest half-life
Use caution in patients with comorbid anxiety due to risk for activation and panic attacks
Half-Life: 2-3 days parent, 2 week metabolite
Inhibits 2D6 and 3A4
paroxetine (Paxil) SSRI - Answer-also treats social anxiety and insomnia
associated with weight gain
will experience withdrawal with missed dose or abrupt stop
Half-Life: 24 hours
Inhibits 2D6
fluvoxamine (Luvox) SSRI - Answer-treats anxious depression smokers require an increased
dose
Half-Life: 9-28 hours
Inhibits 3A4, 2C9, 1A2
, sertraline (Zoloft) SSRI - Answer-also treats social anxiety and hypersomnolence
Half-Life: 22-36 hour parent; 62-104 hour metabolite
Inhibits 2D6 and 3A4 weakly at low doses
venlafaxine (Effexor) - Answer-treats both depression and anxiety disorders, ensure trial of
higher dose before switching to a different medication
Half-life: Parent drug 3-7 hour; metabolite has 9-13 hour
duloxetine (Cymbalta) SNRI - Answer-effective for atypical pain at higher doses; appropriate
for clients who present with somatic symptoms of depression; effective for atypical pain,
such as fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy
Half-Life: 12 hours
Inhibitor of 2D6
bupropion (Wellbutrin) - Answer-NDRI may improve energy, alertness, and motivation; not
first-line treatment for anxiety; contraindicated in clients with a history of seizures
Avoid in patients with comorbid anxiety
Half-Life: Parent 10-14 hours; Metabolite 20-27 hours
Inhibits 2D6
Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs) - Answer-SARIs potently block 5-HT2A
and 5HT 2C receptors, which allow more 5-HT to interact at postsynaptic 5-HT1A sites.
Serotonin blockade and reuptake inhibition is present at higher doses.
Trazodone - Answer-The most common SARI, also blocks histaminergic and α-adrenergic
receptors.
Half-Life: 3-6 hours
Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs) - Answer-Common Adverse Effects
Prefrontal Cortex Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Concentration
Mental Fatigue
Mood
PFC & Amygdala Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Guilt
Suicidality
Worthlessness
Striatum Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Physical fatigue
Nucleus Accumbens Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Pleasure interests
Hypothalamus Symptoms of MDD - Answer-Sleep
Appetite
Thalamus & Hypothalamus Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Decreased sleep/arousal
Striatum Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Motor/agitation
Prefrontal cortex (PFC) Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Risk-taking
Talkative/pressured speech
Nucleus Accumbens & PFC Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Racing thoughts, grandiosity
PFC & Amygdala Symptoms of Mania - Answer-Mood
,Medication Management - Answer-SSRI-Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
*Inhibit 5 HT reuptake
SNRI-Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
*inhibit 5-HT reuptake
*inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus)
*increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cognition)
NDRI-Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake inhibitors
*inhibit DA reuptake (increase alertness, motivation)
*inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy)
SARI-Serotonin Antagonist Reuptake Inhibitors
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): Most adverse effects will subside after 4-5
days once the body adjusts to increased serotonin levels. - Answer-diarrhea
headache
weight gain
sexual side effects
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs): Medications should not be abruptly
stopped to avoid discontinuation symptoms. NE effects of the medication may increase
anxiety in some clients. Report worsening anxiety to the provider. - Answer-elevated blood
pressure
anxiety
insomnia
constipation
Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRI): Take medication in the morning. Stop
taking medication if seizures occur. Stop taking medication if anxiety is noted. - Answer-
agitation
headache
,dry mouth
constipation
weight loss
escitalopram (Lexapro) SSRI - Answer-no known drug interactions
best tolerated SSRI
27-32 hour half-life good for forgetful prone clients
least CYP reactions
Substrate for 3A4
citalopram (Celexa) SSRI - Answer-mild antihistamine effects; Half-Life: 23-45 hours
Weak Inhibitor of 2D6
fluoxetine (Prozac) SSRI - Answer-longest half-life
Use caution in patients with comorbid anxiety due to risk for activation and panic attacks
Half-Life: 2-3 days parent, 2 week metabolite
Inhibits 2D6 and 3A4
paroxetine (Paxil) SSRI - Answer-also treats social anxiety and insomnia
associated with weight gain
will experience withdrawal with missed dose or abrupt stop
Half-Life: 24 hours
Inhibits 2D6
fluvoxamine (Luvox) SSRI - Answer-treats anxious depression smokers require an increased
dose
Half-Life: 9-28 hours
Inhibits 3A4, 2C9, 1A2
, sertraline (Zoloft) SSRI - Answer-also treats social anxiety and hypersomnolence
Half-Life: 22-36 hour parent; 62-104 hour metabolite
Inhibits 2D6 and 3A4 weakly at low doses
venlafaxine (Effexor) - Answer-treats both depression and anxiety disorders, ensure trial of
higher dose before switching to a different medication
Half-life: Parent drug 3-7 hour; metabolite has 9-13 hour
duloxetine (Cymbalta) SNRI - Answer-effective for atypical pain at higher doses; appropriate
for clients who present with somatic symptoms of depression; effective for atypical pain,
such as fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy
Half-Life: 12 hours
Inhibitor of 2D6
bupropion (Wellbutrin) - Answer-NDRI may improve energy, alertness, and motivation; not
first-line treatment for anxiety; contraindicated in clients with a history of seizures
Avoid in patients with comorbid anxiety
Half-Life: Parent 10-14 hours; Metabolite 20-27 hours
Inhibits 2D6
Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs) - Answer-SARIs potently block 5-HT2A
and 5HT 2C receptors, which allow more 5-HT to interact at postsynaptic 5-HT1A sites.
Serotonin blockade and reuptake inhibition is present at higher doses.
Trazodone - Answer-The most common SARI, also blocks histaminergic and α-adrenergic
receptors.
Half-Life: 3-6 hours
Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs) - Answer-Common Adverse Effects
