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