NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
What is the most common reason clients stop taking SSRIs and SNRIs? -
correct answer Loss of libido
- complain of sexual dysfunction
What drugs can increase lithium levels when taking lithium? - correct
answer Carbamazepine, fluoxetine, haloperidol, loop diuretics,
methyldopa, NSAIDs, and thiazide diuretics
The FDA requires that all antiepileptic (anticonvulsant) drugs carry a
warning label indicating that use of the drugs increases risk for ______ -
correct answer Suicide
Antidepressants typically take how long to begin working? - correct
answer 3-4 weeks for full effect
Improves energy and sleep in 1-2 weeks
MAOIs and hypertensive crisis - correct answer Life-threatening side
effects
- severe occipital headache, palpitations, n/v, nuchal rigidity, fever,
sweating, elevated BP
Avoid these foods:
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
Aged cheese, raisins, red wine, beer, chocolate. Cola, coffee, tea, sour
cream, beef/chicken, pickled herring, canned figs, MSG, game meat, soy
sauce, yogurt, lunch meats, sausage, pepperoni, yeast products, broad
beans, sauerkraut
Avoid these meds:
- cold remedies, diet pills, or nasal decongestant
- SSRI, St. John's wort, ginseng
When taking an MAOI what foods should be avoided? - correct answer
Aged cheese, raisins, red wine, beer, chocolate. Cola, coffee, tea, sour
cream, beef/chicken, pickled herring, canned figs, MSG, game meat, soy
sauce, yogurt, lunch meats, sausage, pepperoni, yeast products, broad
beans, sauerkraut
What cheeses need to be avoided while taking MAOIs? - correct answer
Completely avoid
▷︎ Aged cheeses (cheddar, Swiss, Camembert, blue cheese, parmesan,
provolone, Romano, brie)
Eat occasionally
▷︎ Gouda cheese, processed American cheese, mozzarella
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
Limited quantities
▷︎ Pasteurized cheeses (cream cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta)
What red wines need to be avoided while taking MAOIs? - correct answer
Red wines (chianti, burgundy, cabernet sauvignon)
What drugs are given prior to ECT to decrease clients secretions and help
prevent aspiration? - correct answer Atropine sulfate or Glycopyrrolate
- administer 30 min prior
What drugs are given prior to ECT as short acting anesthetics? - correct
answer Methohexital or Propofol IV bolus
- administered at time of procedure
What drug is given prior to ECT as a muscle relaxant? - correct answer
succinylcholine chloride
When succinylcholine chloride is given prior to ECT, what nursing
responsibilities are needed? - correct answer 1. Place BP cuff on lower leg
prior to administration of succinylcholine chloride
2. Make sure O2 is given as respiratory muscles will also be paralyzed
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
What is the most common reason clients stop taking SSRIs and SNRIs? -
correct answer Loss of libido
- complain of sexual dysfunction
What drugs can increase lithium levels when taking lithium? - correct
answer Carbamazepine, fluoxetine, haloperidol, loop diuretics,
methyldopa, NSAIDs, and thiazide diuretics
The FDA requires that all antiepileptic (anticonvulsant) drugs carry a
warning label indicating that use of the drugs increases risk for ______ -
correct answer Suicide
Antidepressants typically take how long to begin working? - correct
answer 3-4 weeks for full effect
Improves energy and sleep in 1-2 weeks
MAOIs and hypertensive crisis - correct answer Life-threatening side
effects
- severe occipital headache, palpitations, n/v, nuchal rigidity, fever,
sweating, elevated BP
Avoid these foods:
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
Aged cheese, raisins, red wine, beer, chocolate. Cola, coffee, tea, sour
cream, beef/chicken, pickled herring, canned figs, MSG, game meat, soy
sauce, yogurt, lunch meats, sausage, pepperoni, yeast products, broad
beans, sauerkraut
Avoid these meds:
- cold remedies, diet pills, or nasal decongestant
- SSRI, St. John's wort, ginseng
When taking an MAOI what foods should be avoided? - correct answer
Aged cheese, raisins, red wine, beer, chocolate. Cola, coffee, tea, sour
cream, beef/chicken, pickled herring, canned figs, MSG, game meat, soy
sauce, yogurt, lunch meats, sausage, pepperoni, yeast products, broad
beans, sauerkraut
What cheeses need to be avoided while taking MAOIs? - correct answer
Completely avoid
▷︎ Aged cheeses (cheddar, Swiss, Camembert, blue cheese, parmesan,
provolone, Romano, brie)
Eat occasionally
▷︎ Gouda cheese, processed American cheese, mozzarella
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
Limited quantities
▷︎ Pasteurized cheeses (cream cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta)
What red wines need to be avoided while taking MAOIs? - correct answer
Red wines (chianti, burgundy, cabernet sauvignon)
What drugs are given prior to ECT to decrease clients secretions and help
prevent aspiration? - correct answer Atropine sulfate or Glycopyrrolate
- administer 30 min prior
What drugs are given prior to ECT as short acting anesthetics? - correct
answer Methohexital or Propofol IV bolus
- administered at time of procedure
What drug is given prior to ECT as a muscle relaxant? - correct answer
succinylcholine chloride
When succinylcholine chloride is given prior to ECT, what nursing
responsibilities are needed? - correct answer 1. Place BP cuff on lower leg
prior to administration of succinylcholine chloride
2. Make sure O2 is given as respiratory muscles will also be paralyzed
