PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
2026
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) drug class? Answer:Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor
(PDE-5).
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) MOA? Answer:Enhances blood flow to the penis.
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) side effects? Answer:Headaches, flushing, dizziness,
hypotension, may cause prolonged erection and priapism.
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) contraindications? Answer:Avoid concomitant use w/
nitrates (e.g. nitroglycerine, isosorbide dinitrate, amyl nitrate 'poppers').
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) and nitrates? Answer:The combination of sildenafil
and meds such as nitrates can cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure.
▶ Caution with Sildenafil (Viagra)? Answer:Caution with patients taking
alpha-adrenergic blockers (end in -zosin).
▶ Tadalafil (Cialis) timing? Answer:Take 30-60 min before sexual activity.
▶ Hypoactive sexual desire disorder causes? Answer:Hypogonadism.
▶ Medication for female patient with depression and hypoarousal?
Answer:Bupropion (Wellbutrin).
▶ Antisocial Personality Disorder? Answer:This personality disorder begins
as conduct disorder in childhood.
▶ Gold standard treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder?
Answer:Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
2026
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) drug class? Answer:Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor
(PDE-5).
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) MOA? Answer:Enhances blood flow to the penis.
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) side effects? Answer:Headaches, flushing, dizziness,
hypotension, may cause prolonged erection and priapism.
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) contraindications? Answer:Avoid concomitant use w/
nitrates (e.g. nitroglycerine, isosorbide dinitrate, amyl nitrate 'poppers').
▶ Sildenafil (Viagra) and nitrates? Answer:The combination of sildenafil
and meds such as nitrates can cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure.
▶ Caution with Sildenafil (Viagra)? Answer:Caution with patients taking
alpha-adrenergic blockers (end in -zosin).
▶ Tadalafil (Cialis) timing? Answer:Take 30-60 min before sexual activity.
▶ Hypoactive sexual desire disorder causes? Answer:Hypogonadism.
▶ Medication for female patient with depression and hypoarousal?
Answer:Bupropion (Wellbutrin).
▶ Antisocial Personality Disorder? Answer:This personality disorder begins
as conduct disorder in childhood.
▶ Gold standard treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder?
Answer:Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
