NURSE 660 EXAM 4 EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS ANS ANSWERS
2025
Which medication is contraindicated with liver impairment? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAtomoxine (Straterra)
What is one of the birth defects associated with Litihum? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEbstein's anomaly
Which SSRI drug causes cardiovascular malformations in the first trimester
of pregnancy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSParoxetine (Paxil)
Mechanism of action of a stimulant for ADHD Methylphenidate and
amphetamine? - CORRECT-ANSWERSincreases the intrasynaptic levels of
both dopamine and norepinephrine
What causes nicotine withdrawal symptoms? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSNicotine alpha 4 beta 2 post synaptic receptors desensitizes
receptors which leads to addiction. Re-sensitization of the nicotine receptors
leads to withdrawal
, A patient diagnosed with ADHD can't stay focused or solve work-related
problems difficulty maintaining attention sustained and problem-solving.
What area of the brain is involved? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDorsal lateral
prefontal cortex (CTSC loop)
What part of the brain is associated with selective attention? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDorsal anterior singlunate
What part of the brain is associated with hyperactivity? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPrefrontal motor cortex
What part of the brain is associated with impulsivity? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOrbitofrontal cortex
Atomoxetine (Strattera) lacks abuse potential because of what - CORRECT-
ANSWERSincreases dopamine in the dorsal prefrontal cortex and not in the
nucleus accumbens
What fetal malformation does valproate cause? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSSpina bifida
What region of the brain is hypothesized to cause impulsivity? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSventral striatum
What region of the brain controls compulsivity? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDorsal striatum
CORRECT QUESTIONS ANS ANSWERS
2025
Which medication is contraindicated with liver impairment? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAtomoxine (Straterra)
What is one of the birth defects associated with Litihum? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSEbstein's anomaly
Which SSRI drug causes cardiovascular malformations in the first trimester
of pregnancy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSParoxetine (Paxil)
Mechanism of action of a stimulant for ADHD Methylphenidate and
amphetamine? - CORRECT-ANSWERSincreases the intrasynaptic levels of
both dopamine and norepinephrine
What causes nicotine withdrawal symptoms? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSNicotine alpha 4 beta 2 post synaptic receptors desensitizes
receptors which leads to addiction. Re-sensitization of the nicotine receptors
leads to withdrawal
, A patient diagnosed with ADHD can't stay focused or solve work-related
problems difficulty maintaining attention sustained and problem-solving.
What area of the brain is involved? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDorsal lateral
prefontal cortex (CTSC loop)
What part of the brain is associated with selective attention? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDorsal anterior singlunate
What part of the brain is associated with hyperactivity? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPrefrontal motor cortex
What part of the brain is associated with impulsivity? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOrbitofrontal cortex
Atomoxetine (Strattera) lacks abuse potential because of what - CORRECT-
ANSWERSincreases dopamine in the dorsal prefrontal cortex and not in the
nucleus accumbens
What fetal malformation does valproate cause? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSSpina bifida
What region of the brain is hypothesized to cause impulsivity? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSventral striatum
What region of the brain controls compulsivity? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDorsal striatum
