PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
2026
▶ Donepezil (Aricept) side effects? Answer:diarrhea, weight loss, abnormal
dreams, insomnia, dizziness

▶ Rivastigmine (Exelon)? Answer:This dementia treatment option has the
Highest GI side effects, is used for mild-moderate AD & Parkinson's
disease dementia or NCD

▶ Galantimine (Razadyne)? Answer:This dementia med is used for mild-
moderate NCD with Twice daily dosing

▶ Rivastigmine (Exelon) transdermal patch? Answer:This dementia med
has a Transdermal patch available - daily form with fewer side effects

▶ SSRIs? Answer:For dementia mood symptoms use

▶ Atypical antipsychotics for dementia? Answer:For dementia
Aggression/Agitation/Psychosis symptoms use: Black box warning for
antipsychotic use in dementia patients= ↑ risk of death = low doses for
short periods if necessary

▶ Atypical antipsychotics to use for dementia? Answer:1. Olanzapine
(zyprexa), 2. quetiapine, 3. risperidone

▶ Benzos in dementia? Answer:Reserve Benzos for short term and acute
episodes

▶ NMDA receptor antagonist for dementia? Answer:Memantine (Namenda)

▶ Memantine (Namenda) MOA? Answer:Promotes synaptic plasticity