APEA- PSYCH PHARM (ACTUAL 2025)
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS.
For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, naltrexone
(Vivitrol) should be continued for at least:
3 months after cessation of drinking.
6 months after cessation of drinking.
1 year after cessation of drinking.
5 years after cessation of drinking. - <<<Answers>>>3
months after cessation of drinking.
Following a dose increase in atomoxetine (Strattera), the
nurse practitioner should check:
capillary blood sugar.
blood pressure and pulse.
platelets.
white blood cells. - <<<Answers>>>blood pressure and pulse.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) should be avoided in patients with:
chronic musculoskeletal pain.
diabetic neuropathy.
mild to moderate renal impairment.
hepatic impairment - <<<Answers>>>hepatic impairment
,The most commonly reported side effects of desvenlafaxine
(Pristiq) are:
abdominal pain and diarrhea.
bradycardia and fatigue.
glaucoma and headache.
nausea and dizziness. - <<<Answers>>>nausea and dizziness.
Venlafaxine (Effexor), a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor (SNRI), is approved for the treatment of:
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adult).
generalized anxiety disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
premenstrual dysmorphic disorder. -
<<<Answers>>>generalized anxiety disorder.
Prior to the initiation of atomoxetine (Strattera) for treatment
of attention deficit disorder, patients should be carefully
evaluated for:
blood dyscrasias.
cardiac disease.
headaches.
renal disease. - <<<Answers>>>cardiac disease.
, The generic name of Abilify is:
aripiprazole.
asenapine.
bupropion.
olanzapine - <<<Answers>>>aripiprazole.
The drug class that is considered the first-line option for the
treatment of insomnia with the least possible side effects is:
antihistamines.
antidepressants.
benzodiazepine hypnotics.
non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. - <<<Answers>>>non-
benzodiazepine hypnotics.
Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic,:
is excreted by the kidneys.
is a controlled substance.
may lead to physical dependence or tolerance.
should not be used in patients older than 65. -
<<<Answers>>>is excreted by the kidneys.
The brand name for desvenlafaxine is:
Effexor.
Cymbalta.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS.
For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, naltrexone
(Vivitrol) should be continued for at least:
3 months after cessation of drinking.
6 months after cessation of drinking.
1 year after cessation of drinking.
5 years after cessation of drinking. - <<<Answers>>>3
months after cessation of drinking.
Following a dose increase in atomoxetine (Strattera), the
nurse practitioner should check:
capillary blood sugar.
blood pressure and pulse.
platelets.
white blood cells. - <<<Answers>>>blood pressure and pulse.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) should be avoided in patients with:
chronic musculoskeletal pain.
diabetic neuropathy.
mild to moderate renal impairment.
hepatic impairment - <<<Answers>>>hepatic impairment
,The most commonly reported side effects of desvenlafaxine
(Pristiq) are:
abdominal pain and diarrhea.
bradycardia and fatigue.
glaucoma and headache.
nausea and dizziness. - <<<Answers>>>nausea and dizziness.
Venlafaxine (Effexor), a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitor (SNRI), is approved for the treatment of:
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adult).
generalized anxiety disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
premenstrual dysmorphic disorder. -
<<<Answers>>>generalized anxiety disorder.
Prior to the initiation of atomoxetine (Strattera) for treatment
of attention deficit disorder, patients should be carefully
evaluated for:
blood dyscrasias.
cardiac disease.
headaches.
renal disease. - <<<Answers>>>cardiac disease.
, The generic name of Abilify is:
aripiprazole.
asenapine.
bupropion.
olanzapine - <<<Answers>>>aripiprazole.
The drug class that is considered the first-line option for the
treatment of insomnia with the least possible side effects is:
antihistamines.
antidepressants.
benzodiazepine hypnotics.
non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. - <<<Answers>>>non-
benzodiazepine hypnotics.
Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic,:
is excreted by the kidneys.
is a controlled substance.
may lead to physical dependence or tolerance.
should not be used in patients older than 65. -
<<<Answers>>>is excreted by the kidneys.
The brand name for desvenlafaxine is:
Effexor.
Cymbalta.
