n nurs 546
4/19/25, 7:19 AM
NURS 546 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL FINAL PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST EXAM 2025 UPDATED VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \\VERIFIED ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS ALREADY GRADED A+
MAOIs (monoamine oxidase A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
inhibitors) affect which
neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine,
Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine,
Dopamine,
Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA,
Acetylcholine
During a 2 week follow up B. "It can take up to 6 weeks before you notice
appointment, the patient improvements of depressive symptoms".
reports no improvement
in
depressive symptoms with
escitalopram. Which of the
following statement made
by the PMHNP is correct?
A. "Let's discontinue
escitalopram and start you
on something stronger".
B. "It can take up to 6
weeks before you notice
improvements of
depressive
symptoms".
C. "I am going to prescibe
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,n nurs 546
4/19/25, 7:19 AM
Duloxetine effects which two A. serotonin and norepinephrine
neurotransmitters?
A. serotonin and
norepinephrine
B. serotonin and dopamine
C. norepinephrine and GABA
D. glutamate and acetylcholine
Awura, a 70 year old B. mirtazpine
patient diagnosed with
major depressive disorder
reports a recent 40 pound
weight loss within the last 3
months. Which medication
should the
PMHNP consider adding to
her medication regimen?
A. quetiapine
B. mirtazpine
C. valproic acid
D. paroxetine
Trazodone. Take it at night
to help you sleep".
D. "Start taking two pills at a
time".
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,4/19/25, 7:36 AM NR 546 Final PRACTICE EXAM Psychopharmacology
"Serotonin antagonist and C. Trazodone
reuptake
inhibitor" describes the
neurotransmitter actions
for which medication?
A. Citalopram
B. Desvenlafaxine
C. Trazodone
D. Mirtazapine
Which medication inhibits B. Bupropion
the reuptake of both
norepinephrine and
dopamine?
A. Methylphenidate
B. Bupropion
C. Lithium
D. Venlafaxine
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, 4/19/25, 7:36 AM NR 546 Final PRACTICE EXAM Psychopharmacology
Which of the following C. Immunosuppression
symptoms is NOT an adverse
effect associated with the
acute use of opioids?
A. Sedation
B. Respiratory depression
C. Immunosuppression
D. Itching
When dosing citalopram D. QTc prolongation
for Lynee, a 72 year old
patient, the PMHNP
understands to dose at 1/2
dose due to the increased
risk of
A. delirium
B. polypharmacy
C. falls
D. QTc prolongation
Which of the following D. SSRI
medication class is approved
for first line treatment for
OCD?
A. Atypical antipsychotics
B. Benzodiazepines
C. MAOI
D. SSRI
Which SSRI has a mild C. Citalopram
antihistamine effect?
A. Paroxetine
B. Fluoxetine
C. Citalopram
D. Sertraline
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4/19/25, 7:19 AM
NURS 546 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL FINAL PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST EXAM 2025 UPDATED VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS \\VERIFIED ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS ALREADY GRADED A+
MAOIs (monoamine oxidase A. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
inhibitors) affect which
neurotransmitters?
A. Serotonin, Dopamine,
Norepinephrine
B. Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate
C. Acetylcholine,
Dopamine,
Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine, GABA,
Acetylcholine
During a 2 week follow up B. "It can take up to 6 weeks before you notice
appointment, the patient improvements of depressive symptoms".
reports no improvement
in
depressive symptoms with
escitalopram. Which of the
following statement made
by the PMHNP is correct?
A. "Let's discontinue
escitalopram and start you
on something stronger".
B. "It can take up to 6
weeks before you notice
improvements of
depressive
symptoms".
C. "I am going to prescibe
1/38
,n nurs 546
4/19/25, 7:19 AM
Duloxetine effects which two A. serotonin and norepinephrine
neurotransmitters?
A. serotonin and
norepinephrine
B. serotonin and dopamine
C. norepinephrine and GABA
D. glutamate and acetylcholine
Awura, a 70 year old B. mirtazpine
patient diagnosed with
major depressive disorder
reports a recent 40 pound
weight loss within the last 3
months. Which medication
should the
PMHNP consider adding to
her medication regimen?
A. quetiapine
B. mirtazpine
C. valproic acid
D. paroxetine
Trazodone. Take it at night
to help you sleep".
D. "Start taking two pills at a
time".
2/38
,4/19/25, 7:36 AM NR 546 Final PRACTICE EXAM Psychopharmacology
"Serotonin antagonist and C. Trazodone
reuptake
inhibitor" describes the
neurotransmitter actions
for which medication?
A. Citalopram
B. Desvenlafaxine
C. Trazodone
D. Mirtazapine
Which medication inhibits B. Bupropion
the reuptake of both
norepinephrine and
dopamine?
A. Methylphenidate
B. Bupropion
C. Lithium
D. Venlafaxine
2/38
, 4/19/25, 7:36 AM NR 546 Final PRACTICE EXAM Psychopharmacology
Which of the following C. Immunosuppression
symptoms is NOT an adverse
effect associated with the
acute use of opioids?
A. Sedation
B. Respiratory depression
C. Immunosuppression
D. Itching
When dosing citalopram D. QTc prolongation
for Lynee, a 72 year old
patient, the PMHNP
understands to dose at 1/2
dose due to the increased
risk of
A. delirium
B. polypharmacy
C. falls
D. QTc prolongation
Which of the following D. SSRI
medication class is approved
for first line treatment for
OCD?
A. Atypical antipsychotics
B. Benzodiazepines
C. MAOI
D. SSRI
Which SSRI has a mild C. Citalopram
antihistamine effect?
A. Paroxetine
B. Fluoxetine
C. Citalopram
D. Sertraline
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