NSG6005 – (Psychiatry) EXAM
AND ITS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which statement about naltrexone (Vivitrol) is
correct?
Naltrexone does not cause physical dependence
The brand name for desvenlafaxine is:
Pristiq
For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency,
naltrexone (vivitrol) should be continued for at least:
3 months after cessation of drinking
The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is:
Zolpidem
First-generation antipychotics, such as haloperidol
(Haldol), reduce dopaminergic neurotransmission by
blocking:
dopamine D2 receptors
Venlafaxine (Effexor), a norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor (SNRI), is approved for the treatment of:
generalized anxiety disorder
A potential side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera) for
the treatment of attention deficit disorder is:
suicidality
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is NOT approved for the treatment
of:
bipolar depression
a side effect NOT associated with the use of
suborexant (Belsomra) is:
hypogonadism
, Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic:
is excreted by the kidneys
The mechanism of action of second- generation
antipsychotic medications such as aripiprazole
(Abilify) does NOT include:
serotonin reuptake stimulation
The generic name for Intuniv, used in the treatment of
attention deficit disorder, is:
guanfacine
Which statement is NOT true about selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as escitalopram
(Lexapro)?
SSRIs have a significant side effect profile due to a high
affinity of non-serotonin receptors
Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin
syndrome would NOT be potentiated by the
concomitant use of serotonin-norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and:
aspirin (Ecotrin)
Patients receiving selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of depression
should be advised to take the medication:
for a minimum of 6 months and to avoid abruptly stopping
the medication
LAboratory monitoring for patients receiving
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
would NOT include:
thyroid stimulating hormone
If methylphenidate is contraindicated, which of the
following medications is recommended for the
treatment of ADHD in an adult?
AND ITS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which statement about naltrexone (Vivitrol) is
correct?
Naltrexone does not cause physical dependence
The brand name for desvenlafaxine is:
Pristiq
For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency,
naltrexone (vivitrol) should be continued for at least:
3 months after cessation of drinking
The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is:
Zolpidem
First-generation antipychotics, such as haloperidol
(Haldol), reduce dopaminergic neurotransmission by
blocking:
dopamine D2 receptors
Venlafaxine (Effexor), a norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor (SNRI), is approved for the treatment of:
generalized anxiety disorder
A potential side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera) for
the treatment of attention deficit disorder is:
suicidality
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is NOT approved for the treatment
of:
bipolar depression
a side effect NOT associated with the use of
suborexant (Belsomra) is:
hypogonadism
, Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic:
is excreted by the kidneys
The mechanism of action of second- generation
antipsychotic medications such as aripiprazole
(Abilify) does NOT include:
serotonin reuptake stimulation
The generic name for Intuniv, used in the treatment of
attention deficit disorder, is:
guanfacine
Which statement is NOT true about selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as escitalopram
(Lexapro)?
SSRIs have a significant side effect profile due to a high
affinity of non-serotonin receptors
Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin
syndrome would NOT be potentiated by the
concomitant use of serotonin-norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and:
aspirin (Ecotrin)
Patients receiving selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of depression
should be advised to take the medication:
for a minimum of 6 months and to avoid abruptly stopping
the medication
LAboratory monitoring for patients receiving
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
would NOT include:
thyroid stimulating hormone
If methylphenidate is contraindicated, which of the
following medications is recommended for the
treatment of ADHD in an adult?
