1|Page
CEA Psychopharmacology 2025 — Comprehensive Study
Guide, Practice Exam Questions, and Continuing Education
Course for Mental Health Professionals
Master CEA Psychopharmacology 2025 with the latest study guide, CEU course materials,
and practice test questions. Learn key concepts in psychiatric medications, neurobiology,
and clinical pharmacology to prepare for the CEA Psychopharmacology exam or
certification course.
• CEA psychopharmacology 2025
• CEA psychopharmacology exam
• CEA psychopharmacology course
•
Kyle is a 36-year-old male who has schizophrenia and recently stopped smoking. Kyle previously
smoked 2.5 packs per day for several years. Kyle has been clinically stable on Haloperidol for last
10 years. Given the above scenario, what is likely to happen to Kyle?
He may become hypoglycemic.
He may become acutely psychotic.
He may become increasingly tired.
He may become suicidal. - ANSWER-He may become increasingly tired.
A 65 year old male has a history of MDD, CAD, CKD IV, CVA, HTN and arrhythmia. Which of the
following is the safest medication to treat MDD?
Sertraline
Venlafaxine
,2|Page
Fluvoxamine
Amitriptyline - ANSWER-Sertraline
A 45-year-old man who takes olanzapine 5 mg twice daily for psychosis reports a perpetual
sense of restlessness and an inability to sit still. He says, "sometimes it gets so bad I want to
jump out of my own skin." Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
Tardive dyskinesia
Akinesia
Dystonia
Akathisia - ANSWER-Akathisia
A condition characterized by abnormal involuntary movements in a rhythmic pattern often
affecting the mouth, tongue, and jaw that is potentially irreversible is known as?
Tardive dyskinesia
Pseudo-Parkinson's
Dystonia
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - ANSWER-Tardive dyskinesia
The PMHNP prescribes fluoxetine to treat depression. Which neurotransmitter will be made
readily available in the synapse?
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)
Dopamine
Serotonin - ANSWER-Serotonin
, 3|Page
Keenan is an 72-year-old male admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of delirium.
Medications with anticholinergic side effects are known to cause delirium. Which of the
following medications are most suspect in contributing to delirium?
Docusate sodium
Donepezil
Rivastigmine
Diphenhydramine - ANSWER-Diphenhydramine and similar medications are contraindicated in
persons over 65 given their elevated anticholinergic activity.
Which of the following is an example of a drug inducer?
Tobacco smoking
Ciprofloxacin
Protease Inhibitors
Verapamil - ANSWER-Tobacco smoking
Helen is a 59 female who presents with occasional panic attacks and new onset "leg aches". She
is on ASA 81mg/day, Sertraline 150mg/day, Aripiprazole 2mg/day, Atorvastatin 20mg/day and
Magnesium OTC Daily PRN. Laboratory results are as follows: BUN 17, Creatinine 1.0, Sodium
139, CK 244 IU/L and Hemoglobin of 13.1. Blood pressure of 130/80. Which medication could
explain Helen's current chief complaint and related laboratory abnormality?
Anemia secondary to acute blood loss
Hyponatremia secondary to Sertraline
Renal disease
Statin induced myositis - ANSWER-Helen's laboratory results are relatively normal except for an
elevated CK. Statins are well known to cause myalgias. There is no evidence of acute blood loss,
hyponatremia or renal disease present here.
CEA Psychopharmacology 2025 — Comprehensive Study
Guide, Practice Exam Questions, and Continuing Education
Course for Mental Health Professionals
Master CEA Psychopharmacology 2025 with the latest study guide, CEU course materials,
and practice test questions. Learn key concepts in psychiatric medications, neurobiology,
and clinical pharmacology to prepare for the CEA Psychopharmacology exam or
certification course.
• CEA psychopharmacology 2025
• CEA psychopharmacology exam
• CEA psychopharmacology course
•
Kyle is a 36-year-old male who has schizophrenia and recently stopped smoking. Kyle previously
smoked 2.5 packs per day for several years. Kyle has been clinically stable on Haloperidol for last
10 years. Given the above scenario, what is likely to happen to Kyle?
He may become hypoglycemic.
He may become acutely psychotic.
He may become increasingly tired.
He may become suicidal. - ANSWER-He may become increasingly tired.
A 65 year old male has a history of MDD, CAD, CKD IV, CVA, HTN and arrhythmia. Which of the
following is the safest medication to treat MDD?
Sertraline
Venlafaxine
,2|Page
Fluvoxamine
Amitriptyline - ANSWER-Sertraline
A 45-year-old man who takes olanzapine 5 mg twice daily for psychosis reports a perpetual
sense of restlessness and an inability to sit still. He says, "sometimes it gets so bad I want to
jump out of my own skin." Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
Tardive dyskinesia
Akinesia
Dystonia
Akathisia - ANSWER-Akathisia
A condition characterized by abnormal involuntary movements in a rhythmic pattern often
affecting the mouth, tongue, and jaw that is potentially irreversible is known as?
Tardive dyskinesia
Pseudo-Parkinson's
Dystonia
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - ANSWER-Tardive dyskinesia
The PMHNP prescribes fluoxetine to treat depression. Which neurotransmitter will be made
readily available in the synapse?
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobenzoic acid (GABA)
Dopamine
Serotonin - ANSWER-Serotonin
, 3|Page
Keenan is an 72-year-old male admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of delirium.
Medications with anticholinergic side effects are known to cause delirium. Which of the
following medications are most suspect in contributing to delirium?
Docusate sodium
Donepezil
Rivastigmine
Diphenhydramine - ANSWER-Diphenhydramine and similar medications are contraindicated in
persons over 65 given their elevated anticholinergic activity.
Which of the following is an example of a drug inducer?
Tobacco smoking
Ciprofloxacin
Protease Inhibitors
Verapamil - ANSWER-Tobacco smoking
Helen is a 59 female who presents with occasional panic attacks and new onset "leg aches". She
is on ASA 81mg/day, Sertraline 150mg/day, Aripiprazole 2mg/day, Atorvastatin 20mg/day and
Magnesium OTC Daily PRN. Laboratory results are as follows: BUN 17, Creatinine 1.0, Sodium
139, CK 244 IU/L and Hemoglobin of 13.1. Blood pressure of 130/80. Which medication could
explain Helen's current chief complaint and related laboratory abnormality?
Anemia secondary to acute blood loss
Hyponatremia secondary to Sertraline
Renal disease
Statin induced myositis - ANSWER-Helen's laboratory results are relatively normal except for an
elevated CK. Statins are well known to cause myalgias. There is no evidence of acute blood loss,
hyponatremia or renal disease present here.
