NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Actual
Exam 2 (Wilkes University)
Comprehensive Practice A+ Study Guide
Questions with correct verified detailed
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29. What is a feeling of unreality or detachment from one's body,
thoughts, feeling, or actions?--- correct precise answers ---
Depersonalization
30. What is a lapse in autobigraphical memory?--- correct precise
answers --- Amnesia
31. What is a defense mechanism that protects a person from
overwhelming anxiety by emotionally separating A disruption in the
integrated sense of self?--- correct precise answers --- Dissociation
32. What part of the brain is implicated in PTSD that is responsible
for memory and learning?--- correct precise answers --- Hippocampus
33. What disorder presents as--- correct precise answers --- not
fixated on body shape/weight, recur- rent episodes of binge eating, no
compensatory behaviors (vomiting/laxa- tives/etc), usually obese?---
correct precise answers --- Binge-eating disorder
34. What is the treatment for binge-eating disorder?--- correct
precise answers --- First-line--- correct precise answers --- SSRIs
,(escitalo- pram); Psychotherapy; Vyvanse= FDA approved/ topamx
associated with weight loss/ orlistat inhibits pancreatic lipase by
decreasing the amount of fat absorbed from GI tract
35. What are the treatments for bulimia?--- correct precise answers
--- CBT + antidepressants/ SSRIs (firstline treatment); Fluoxetine 60-
80 mg/day= only FDA approved medication
36. What are characteristics of insomnia?--- correct precise answers
--- Difficulty falling or remaining asleep/ acute insomnia <3 months,
chronic insomnia > 3 months
37. What disorder presents as; binge-eating w/behaviors to
counteract weight gain (vomit, laxatives, diuretics, etc), embarrassed
by binge eating, overly concerned about body weight, usually
maintains normal body weight or may be overweight--- correct
precise answers --- Bulimia nervosa
38. With OTC sedatives/hypnotics- does a tolerance to sedating
effects devel- op rapidly?--- correct precise answers --- Yes
39. Which phase of sleep is eszopiclone (lunesta) used?--- correct
precise answers --- Both- onset and maintenance
40. What is nonrestorative sleep?--- correct precise answers ---
Waking up feeling fatigued and unrefreshed
41. What is the MOA of Rameltzon (remeron)--- correct precise
answers --- M1 and M2 agonist (selective melatonin)
, 42. What are non-pharmacologic treatments for sleep apnea?---
correct precise answers --- weight loss, avoidance of ETOH, CPAP,
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
43. What are some side effects of Zolpidem (Ambien)?--- correct
precise answers --- antegrade amnesia, hallucinations, parasomnias
(sleep walking and eating), increased fall risk, GI effects
44. What are treatments for RLS?--- correct precise answers ---
Remove offending agent, iron replacement; 1st line= dopamine
agonists (pramipexole and ropinirole); Gabapentin/pregabalin, benzos
45. What is the MOA of zolpidem?--- correct precise answers ---
Selectively binds to Omega=1 receptor on GABA-A receptor
(responsible for sedation)
46. What are some risk factors for RLS?--- correct precise answers -
-- iron-deficiency anemia, some anti- depressants/antipsychotics, age,
dopamine blocking antiemetics, antihistamines, family component
47. What meds are used to help with sleep maintenance?--- correct
precise answers --- Suvorexant, es- zopielone, zolpidem, temazepam,
doxepin
48. What meds are used to help with sleep onset?--- correct precise
answers --- Eszopiclone, zaleplon, zolpi- dem, triazolam, temazepam,
ramelteon
49. What is hypersomnia?--- correct precise answers --- excessive
daytime sleeping
Exam 2 (Wilkes University)
Comprehensive Practice A+ Study Guide
Questions with correct verified detailed
Solutions Newest 2025
29. What is a feeling of unreality or detachment from one's body,
thoughts, feeling, or actions?--- correct precise answers ---
Depersonalization
30. What is a lapse in autobigraphical memory?--- correct precise
answers --- Amnesia
31. What is a defense mechanism that protects a person from
overwhelming anxiety by emotionally separating A disruption in the
integrated sense of self?--- correct precise answers --- Dissociation
32. What part of the brain is implicated in PTSD that is responsible
for memory and learning?--- correct precise answers --- Hippocampus
33. What disorder presents as--- correct precise answers --- not
fixated on body shape/weight, recur- rent episodes of binge eating, no
compensatory behaviors (vomiting/laxa- tives/etc), usually obese?---
correct precise answers --- Binge-eating disorder
34. What is the treatment for binge-eating disorder?--- correct
precise answers --- First-line--- correct precise answers --- SSRIs
,(escitalo- pram); Psychotherapy; Vyvanse= FDA approved/ topamx
associated with weight loss/ orlistat inhibits pancreatic lipase by
decreasing the amount of fat absorbed from GI tract
35. What are the treatments for bulimia?--- correct precise answers
--- CBT + antidepressants/ SSRIs (firstline treatment); Fluoxetine 60-
80 mg/day= only FDA approved medication
36. What are characteristics of insomnia?--- correct precise answers
--- Difficulty falling or remaining asleep/ acute insomnia <3 months,
chronic insomnia > 3 months
37. What disorder presents as; binge-eating w/behaviors to
counteract weight gain (vomit, laxatives, diuretics, etc), embarrassed
by binge eating, overly concerned about body weight, usually
maintains normal body weight or may be overweight--- correct
precise answers --- Bulimia nervosa
38. With OTC sedatives/hypnotics- does a tolerance to sedating
effects devel- op rapidly?--- correct precise answers --- Yes
39. Which phase of sleep is eszopiclone (lunesta) used?--- correct
precise answers --- Both- onset and maintenance
40. What is nonrestorative sleep?--- correct precise answers ---
Waking up feeling fatigued and unrefreshed
41. What is the MOA of Rameltzon (remeron)--- correct precise
answers --- M1 and M2 agonist (selective melatonin)
, 42. What are non-pharmacologic treatments for sleep apnea?---
correct precise answers --- weight loss, avoidance of ETOH, CPAP,
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
43. What are some side effects of Zolpidem (Ambien)?--- correct
precise answers --- antegrade amnesia, hallucinations, parasomnias
(sleep walking and eating), increased fall risk, GI effects
44. What are treatments for RLS?--- correct precise answers ---
Remove offending agent, iron replacement; 1st line= dopamine
agonists (pramipexole and ropinirole); Gabapentin/pregabalin, benzos
45. What is the MOA of zolpidem?--- correct precise answers ---
Selectively binds to Omega=1 receptor on GABA-A receptor
(responsible for sedation)
46. What are some risk factors for RLS?--- correct precise answers -
-- iron-deficiency anemia, some anti- depressants/antipsychotics, age,
dopamine blocking antiemetics, antihistamines, family component
47. What meds are used to help with sleep maintenance?--- correct
precise answers --- Suvorexant, es- zopielone, zolpidem, temazepam,
doxepin
48. What meds are used to help with sleep onset?--- correct precise
answers --- Eszopiclone, zaleplon, zolpi- dem, triazolam, temazepam,
ramelteon
49. What is hypersomnia?--- correct precise answers --- excessive
daytime sleeping
