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Virtual Assignment of Psychiatric Drugs for 5/25/2025 1. True or False – Benzodiazepines are a Schedule IV controlled substance? 2. Which of the following are true for Benzodiazepines? Select all that apply a. Can become physically dependent if taken for long periods of time. b. No concern about tolerance for long-term use. c. Medication does not need to be tapered when stopping the medication. d. Is used to treat depression. e. The prototype drug is diazepam (Valium). 3. The Benzodiazepine diazepam includes the following actions: a. Relieves anxiety and tension b. Has anticonvulsant properties c. Is not recommended for pre-operative sedation d. Is typically used as a long-term management for anxiety e. For older adults it may produce paradoxical excitement and is metabolized more slowly. 4. Which of the following are contraindications for taking the Benzodiazepine diazepam? Select all that apply a. Pregnancy b. Younger adults c. Thyroid disease d. COPD e. Breastfeeding 5. Which of the following is not an adverse effect for diazepam? a. Excitability b. Confusion c. Respiratory depression d. Hypotension 6. Which of the following adverse effects of diazepam that are of major concern should the nurse monitor for? Select all that apply. a. Bowel movements b. Blood pressure c. Neurological status (LOC) d. Respiratory rate e. Thyroid function 7. True or False – Nonbenzodiazepine sedative hypnotics, eszopiclone (Lunesta) and zolpidem (Ambien) are primarily used for sleeping difficulty (insomnia). 8. Which of the following are CNS depressant effects of the Nonbenzodiazepine sedative hypnotic eszopiclone (Lunesta)? Select all that apply. a. Increased memory b. Sleep walking c. Increased alertness d. Sleep driving and eating e. Impaired motor coordination 9. Which of the following considerations is important to include in a teaching plan for a patient on the Nonbenzodiazepine sedative hypnotic zolpidem (Ambien)? a. This medication is recommended for long-term use. b. It is okay to drink alcohol and take other CNS depressant medications and herbal supplements with this. c. Should be taken at bedtime d. May operate heavy equipment after taking 10. Which of the following is not considered an antidepressant? a. SSRI’s b. Adrenergic blockers c. MAO Inhibitors d. Tricyclic antidepressants 11. Which of the following should be included in patient teaching about antidepressants? a. It is okay to take an antidepressant with St. John’s Wort b. Do not stop taking medication when symptoms subside c. Do not take over-the-counter (OTC) medications without consulting your HCP. d. Taking antidepressants while pregnant is not a concern. e. Therapeutic effects may take up to 2-4 weeks to occur. 12. True or False – Tricyclic antidepressants are the oldest drugs used for depression of which many are second-line treatments now. 13. Which of the following is not a Tricyclic antidepressant? a. Imipramine b. Amitriptyline c. Fluoxetine (Prozac) d. Nortriptyline 14. The action of the tricyclic antidepressant Imipramine is (Select all that apply): a. Blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine b. Blocks the reuptake of serotonin c. Is an acetylcholine agonist d. Treats major depression e. Facilitates the reabsorption of serotonin 15. Which of the following are adverse effects of the tricyclic antidepressant drug Imipramine? Select all that apply a. Excitability b. Cardiac dysrhythmias c. Hypertension d. Weight loss e. Serotonin syndrome 16. Which of the following should be included as nursing implications / patient teaching plan of the tricyclic antidepressant drug Imipramine? a. Improvement of depression S/S my take up to 4-8 weeks to see a response. b. It is okay to drink alcohol while taking this drug. c. It is best to take the medication in the morning. d. There are no food restrictions with this drug. 17. True or False – Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) primarily affect serotonin and not other neurotransmitters. 18. True or False - SSRIs are used for the treatment of major depressive disorder as well as other mood and mental health disorders. 19. The SSRI Fluoxetine (Prozac) has which of the following actions? a. Cannot be used for certain anxiety disorders. b. Blocks the reabsorption of serotonin for as its antidepressant effect c. Is not used for bulimia nervosa d. Is not used in the management of major depressive disorders. 20. You are preparing a teaching plan for a patient on the SSRI Fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following should be included the teaching plan? Select all that apply a. Is a CNS stimulant b. Can cause hypotensive crisis when combined with other drugs. c. Discontinuation of the drug abruptly can cause dysphoria and mood changes. d. Does not have a risk for bleeding e. Can cause sexual dysfunctions. f. It may take 8-12 weeks for therapeutic effects. 21. True or False – Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) only inhibits the uptake of serotonin. 22. The Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) drug Venlafaxine has which of the following actions? Select all that apply a. Anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, tremors b. Anorexia and weight loss c. Is okay to take when pregnant d. Sweating, rash, and itching e. Is only used for anxiety disorders 23. True or False – Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors are a first-line agent for the treatment of depression. 24. Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors adverse effects are which of the following? Select all that apply a. Hypertensive crisis caused by foods with tyramine b. Hypotension c. Excitability d. Issues with kidney function e. Dysrhythmias 25. True or False – Bupropion (Wellbutrin SR), Mirtazapine (Remeron) and Trazadone are all antidepressants. 26. True or False – Mood stabilizing agents such as Lithium carbonate are used only for depression. 27. Nursing implications for Lithium Carbonate are as follows: Select all that apply a. Obtain a baseline kidney function assessment (BUN / Creatinine) b. Obtain baseline electrolyte levels (NA+, K+, Chloride) c. No blood levels are needed for the medication itself d. Diuretics have little effect on this drug e. Do not alter the dose and take with food. 28. Which of the following are second-generation Antipsychotics: Select all that apply. a. Clozapine (Clozaril b. Chlorpromazine c. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) d. Haloperidol (Haldol) e. Risperidone (Risperdal) 29. The antipsychotic Chlorpromazine has the following adverse effects: Select all that apply. a. CNS stimulation b. Excessive sedation and lethargy c. Tardive dyskinesia (shaking and muscle tremors) d. Hypertension e. Constipation 30. True or False - The antipsychotic Chlorpromazine should be given 1-2 hours before bed and patient should lie down for 30-60 minutes after dose and should be monitored for tardive dyskinesia. 31. The Second-generation antipsychotic drug Clozapine is used for schizophrenia with the following side effects: Select all that apply a. Orthostatic hypotension b. Diarrhea This study source was Ibny c1r00e0a0s0e89d91r9i4s7k22ofrfomseCiozuursreeH on :09:04 GMT -05:00 d. Hypoglycemia e. Immunocompromised (agranulocytosis) 32. True or False – ADHD and Narcolepsy drugs work as a CNS depressant and misuse of these drugs are of little concern. 33. The ADHD/ Narcolepsy Amphetamine drug dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) contraindications are? Select all that apply. a. Dysrhythmias b. Hypotension c. Pregnancy d. Hypothyroidism e. Anxiety & Agitation 34. Which of the following is a nursing implication for patient teaching for the ADHD/ Narcolepsy Amphetamine drug dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)? a. The first dose of the day should be administered at night b. The last dose of the day should be administered in the morning c. Patient should report an increased heart rate and/or B/P d. Excessive CNS depression from the drug can result in difficulty completing tasks 35. True or False – The Amphetamine-related drugs Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) have the same stimulant effects as the amphetamine drugs. 36. Which of the following are adverse effects for the Amphetamine-related drug Methylphenidate (Ritalin)? Select all that apply. a. Excessive appetite b. Weight gain c. Tachycardia d. Hypertension e. Anxiety and possible psychosis 37. Which of the following are important general patient teaching principles for the ADHD and Narcolepsy drugs? Select all that apply. a. The drugs can cause your heart rate and blood pressure to increase, so notify your HCP if this occurs b. Use caution while driving or performing any tasks that requires being alert c. Avoid other stimulant drugs including coffee d. You may increase the dose of the drug if you feel it is needed e. Take regular tablets 30-45 minutes before meals and the last dose of the day before 6pm to avoid difficulty sleeping. 38. True or False – The Benzodiazepine Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) can be used for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. 39. Which of the following are adverse effects for The Benzodiazepine Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)? Select all that apply a. Extreme agitation b. Depression c. Disorientation d. Tremors e. Lethargy 40. Which of the following is true about the alcohol deterrent drug Disulfiram (Antebuse)? a. It reacts with alcohol to cause severe N/V to deter drinking alcohol b. Is okay to take the medication if alcohol was consumed 6 hours ago. c. Can cause hypertension d. Other forms of alcohol (mouthwashes with alcohol, OTC cough and cold medications with alcohol, colognes, after-shaves, alcohol products such as alcohol pads rubbed on the skin) are okay to consume while on this drug.