NR 546 FINAL PRACTICE EXAM
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY/NR 546
MIDTERM PRACTICE EXAM
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 150
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
Which of the following is considered first line treatment for depression?
A. SSRI
B. FGA
C. SNRI
D. MAOI
,A. SSRI
When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication would the
PMHNP consider first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid
C. Escitalopram
Which of the following medication should be considered for a patient diagnosed
with major depressive disorder who reports "always forgetting to take my pills"?
A. Mirtazapine
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Carbemazepine
C. Fluoxetine
Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a life-threatening
skin rash?
,A. Lithium
B. Lamotrigine
C. Lurasidone
D. Lorazepam
B. Lamotrigine
Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
C. Setraline
D. Escitalopram
D. Escitalopram
During a 4 week follow up appointment, Rashida, who is prescribed Sertraline
25mg qAM reports slight improvement in depression symptoms and tolerating
medication well. Which of the following should the PMHNP do?
A. Increase Setraline dose
B. Switch to an SNRI
C. Switch to a different SSRI
D. Add Trazodone qHS for sleep.
A. Increase Setraline dose
, Which medication should be avoided for the 66 year patient diagnosed with major
depressive disorder and anxiety with a reported fall 3 months ago?
A. Citalopram
B. Setraline
C. Paroxetine
D. Aripiprazole
C. Paroxetine
A patient reports upset stomach and diarrhea 3 days after taking new prescription
of sertraline. Which of the following is the most appropriate response from the
PMHNP?
A. "Start doubling the dose of sertraline and your symptoms will begin to ease up".
B. "Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the
increased serotonin levels".
C. "Stop taking it immediately and go to the local emergency department".
D. "You must take Sertraline with food, otherwise you will continue to experience
GI symptoms".
B. "Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the
increased serotonin levels".
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY/NR 546
MIDTERM PRACTICE EXAM
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 150
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) affect which neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA, Acetylcholine
A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
Which of the following is considered first line treatment for depression?
A. SSRI
B. FGA
C. SNRI
D. MAOI
,A. SSRI
When treating a patient for major depression disorder which medication would the
PMHNP consider first?
A. Depakote
B. Selegiline
C. Escitalopram
D. Isocarboxazid
C. Escitalopram
Which of the following medication should be considered for a patient diagnosed
with major depressive disorder who reports "always forgetting to take my pills"?
A. Mirtazapine
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Carbemazepine
C. Fluoxetine
Which of the following medication has a black box warning of a life-threatening
skin rash?
,A. Lithium
B. Lamotrigine
C. Lurasidone
D. Lorazepam
B. Lamotrigine
Which medication is considered the best tolerated SSRI?
A. Venlafaxine
B. Bupropion
C. Setraline
D. Escitalopram
D. Escitalopram
During a 4 week follow up appointment, Rashida, who is prescribed Sertraline
25mg qAM reports slight improvement in depression symptoms and tolerating
medication well. Which of the following should the PMHNP do?
A. Increase Setraline dose
B. Switch to an SNRI
C. Switch to a different SSRI
D. Add Trazodone qHS for sleep.
A. Increase Setraline dose
, Which medication should be avoided for the 66 year patient diagnosed with major
depressive disorder and anxiety with a reported fall 3 months ago?
A. Citalopram
B. Setraline
C. Paroxetine
D. Aripiprazole
C. Paroxetine
A patient reports upset stomach and diarrhea 3 days after taking new prescription
of sertraline. Which of the following is the most appropriate response from the
PMHNP?
A. "Start doubling the dose of sertraline and your symptoms will begin to ease up".
B. "Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the
increased serotonin levels".
C. "Stop taking it immediately and go to the local emergency department".
D. "You must take Sertraline with food, otherwise you will continue to experience
GI symptoms".
B. "Most side effects subside after 4-5 days. Your body is getting adjusted to the
increased serotonin levels".
