APEA- Psych Pharm Actual Exam Preparation
APEA- PSYCH PHARM ACTUAL EXAM PREPARATION NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Prior to prescribing naltrexone (Vivitrol) for the treatment of opioid dependency,
and periodically thereafter, the patient should be carefully monitored for:
anemia.
electrolyte imbalances.
liver toxicity.
thrombocytopenia.
liver toxicity.
When initiating bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban), patients should be informed to
stop smoking:
immediately and continue therapy for at least 4 weeks.
after the first 3 days and continue therapy for up to 4 weeks.
after 5 days and continue therapy for up to 6 weeks.
after 7 days and continue therapy for up to 12 weeks.
after 7 days and continue therapy for up to 12 weeks.
The drug of choice for the treatment of attention deficit disorder in children and
adolescents who are overaroused and easily frustrated is:
atomoxetine (Strattera).
bupropion (Wellbutrin).
guanfacine (Intuniv).
methylphenidate (Ritalin).
guanfacine (Intuniv).
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The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is:
eszopiclone.
estazolam.
zaleplon.
zolpidem.
zolpidem.
In the treatment of depression, the mechanism of action of bupropion
(Wellbutrin) is to:
inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
increase norepinephrine and serotonin levels & block the action of acetylcholine.
Inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.
increase serum levels of monoamine oxidase.
Inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.
The generic name of Zyprexa is:
aripiprazole.
asenapine.
bupropion.
olanzapine.
olanzapine.
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).
metoclopramide (Reglan).
ondansetron (Zofran).
tramadol (Ultram).
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APEA- PSYCH PHARM ACTUAL EXAM PREPARATION NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Prior to prescribing naltrexone (Vivitrol) for the treatment of opioid dependency,
and periodically thereafter, the patient should be carefully monitored for:
anemia.
electrolyte imbalances.
liver toxicity.
thrombocytopenia.
liver toxicity.
When initiating bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban), patients should be informed to
stop smoking:
immediately and continue therapy for at least 4 weeks.
after the first 3 days and continue therapy for up to 4 weeks.
after 5 days and continue therapy for up to 6 weeks.
after 7 days and continue therapy for up to 12 weeks.
after 7 days and continue therapy for up to 12 weeks.
The drug of choice for the treatment of attention deficit disorder in children and
adolescents who are overaroused and easily frustrated is:
atomoxetine (Strattera).
bupropion (Wellbutrin).
guanfacine (Intuniv).
methylphenidate (Ritalin).
guanfacine (Intuniv).
1|Page
, APEA- Psych Pharm Actual Exam Preparation
The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is:
eszopiclone.
estazolam.
zaleplon.
zolpidem.
zolpidem.
In the treatment of depression, the mechanism of action of bupropion
(Wellbutrin) is to:
inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
increase norepinephrine and serotonin levels & block the action of acetylcholine.
Inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.
increase serum levels of monoamine oxidase.
Inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.
The generic name of Zyprexa is:
aripiprazole.
asenapine.
bupropion.
olanzapine.
olanzapine.
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).
metoclopramide (Reglan).
ondansetron (Zofran).
tramadol (Ultram).
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