NR 546 psychopharmacology midterm EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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NR 546 Final EXAM Psychopharmacology 2026 A+ GRA
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QUESTION 1 ms




MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which neurotransmitters?
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A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
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B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
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C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
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D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine
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ANSWER

A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
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QUESTION 2 ms




Which of the following is considered first line treatment for depression?
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A. SSRI
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B. FGA
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C. SNRI
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D. MAOI
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ANSWER

A. SSRI
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QUESTION 3 ms




When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication would the P
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MHNP consider first?
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A. Depakote
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B. Selegiline
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C. Escitalopram
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D. Isocarboxazid
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,ANSWER

C. Escitalopram
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QUESTION 4 ms




Which of the following medication should be considered for a patient diagnosed with
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major depressive disorder who reports "always forgetting to take my pills"?
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A. Mirtazapine
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B. Fluvoxamine
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C. Fluoxetine
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D. Carbemazepine
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ANSWER

C. Fluoxetine
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QUESTION 5 ms




Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a life-
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threatening skin rash? ms ms



A. Lithium
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B. Lamotrigine
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C. Lurasidone
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D. Lorazepam
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ANSWER

B. Lamotrigine
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QUESTION 6 ms




Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI?
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A. Venlafaxine
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B. Bupropion
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C. Setraline
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D. Escitalopram
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ANSWER

D. Escitalopram
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QUESTION 7 ms




During a 4 week follow up appointment, Rashida, who is prescribed Sertraline 25mg q
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AM reports slight improvement in depression symptoms and tolerating medication we
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ll. Which of the following should the PMHNP do?
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, A. Increase Setraline dose
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B. Switch to an SNRI
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C. Switch to a different SSRI
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D. Add Trazodone qHS for sleep.
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ANSWER

A. Increase Setraline dose
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QUESTION 8 ms




Which medication should be avoided for the 66 year patient diagnosed with major de
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pressive disorder and anxiety with a reported fall 3 months ago?
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A. Citalopram
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B. Setraline
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C. Paroxetine
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D. Aripiprazole
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ANSWER

C. Paroxetine
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QUESTION 9 ms




Duloxetine effects which two neurotransmitters?
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A. serotonin and norepinephrine
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B. serotonin and dopamine
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C. norepinephrine and GABA
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D. glutamate and acetylcholine
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ANSWER

A. serotonin and norepinephrine
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QUESTION 10 ms




Awura, a 70 year old patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder reports a rece
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nt 40 pound weight loss within the last 3 months. Which medication should the PMHN
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P consider adding to her medication regimen?
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A. quetiapine
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B. mirtazpine
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C. valproic acid
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D. paroxetine
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ANSWER

B. mirtazpine
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