NRNP 6665 - Mid Term exam
Which of the following is a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs)?
A. Hypertension
B. Weight gain
C. Dry mouth
D. Insomnia
Answer: D. Insomnia
A patient presents with symptoms of depression. Which of the following
neurotransmitters is most commonly associated with this condition?
A. Dopamine
B. Norepinephrine
C. Serotonin
D. Acetylcholine
Answer: C. Serotonin
When treating a patient with bipolar disorder, which mood stabilizer is often
considered the first line of treatment?
A. Lithium
B. Valproate
C. Carbamazepine
D. Lamotrigine
Answer: A. Lithium
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in treating which of the following
conditions?
A. Schizophrenia
B. Major depressive disorder
C. Bipolar disorder
,D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: B. Major depressive disorder
Which of the following is a potential side effect of antipsychotic medications?
A. Tardive dyskinesia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Tachypnea
Answer: A. Tardive dyskinesia
In the context of psychiatric assessment, which of the following best describes
"affect"?
A. The patient's thought content
B. The patient's mood
C. The patient's observable emotional expression
D. The patient's level of consciousness
Answer: C. The patient's observable emotional expression
Which medication is most appropriate for a patient experiencing an acute panic
attack?
A. Alprazolam
B. Fluoxetine
C. Buspirone
D. Haloperidol
Answer: A. Alprazolam
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD)?
A. Obsessions and compulsions
B. Recurrent panic attacks
C. Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
D. Fear of social situations
, Answer: C. Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
In a psychiatric evaluation, which tool is commonly used to assess the severity of
depression?
A. GAD-7
B. PHQ-9
C. MMSE
D. CAGE
Answer: B. PHQ-9
Which of the following is true about the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
A. It is contraindicated in elderly patients.
B. It is primarily used for patients with schizophrenia.
C. It can be an effective treatment for severe depression.
D. It is associated with permanent memory loss.
Answer: C. It can be an effective treatment for severe depression
Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)?
A. Delusions
B. Hallucinations
C. Flashbacks
D. Manic episodes
Answer: C. Flashbacks
What is the primary therapeutic action of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety
disorders?
A. Inhibition of norepinephrine
B. Enhancement of GABA activity
C. Blockade of dopamine receptors
D. Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
Which of the following is a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs)?
A. Hypertension
B. Weight gain
C. Dry mouth
D. Insomnia
Answer: D. Insomnia
A patient presents with symptoms of depression. Which of the following
neurotransmitters is most commonly associated with this condition?
A. Dopamine
B. Norepinephrine
C. Serotonin
D. Acetylcholine
Answer: C. Serotonin
When treating a patient with bipolar disorder, which mood stabilizer is often
considered the first line of treatment?
A. Lithium
B. Valproate
C. Carbamazepine
D. Lamotrigine
Answer: A. Lithium
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in treating which of the following
conditions?
A. Schizophrenia
B. Major depressive disorder
C. Bipolar disorder
,D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: B. Major depressive disorder
Which of the following is a potential side effect of antipsychotic medications?
A. Tardive dyskinesia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Tachypnea
Answer: A. Tardive dyskinesia
In the context of psychiatric assessment, which of the following best describes
"affect"?
A. The patient's thought content
B. The patient's mood
C. The patient's observable emotional expression
D. The patient's level of consciousness
Answer: C. The patient's observable emotional expression
Which medication is most appropriate for a patient experiencing an acute panic
attack?
A. Alprazolam
B. Fluoxetine
C. Buspirone
D. Haloperidol
Answer: A. Alprazolam
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD)?
A. Obsessions and compulsions
B. Recurrent panic attacks
C. Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
D. Fear of social situations
, Answer: C. Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
In a psychiatric evaluation, which tool is commonly used to assess the severity of
depression?
A. GAD-7
B. PHQ-9
C. MMSE
D. CAGE
Answer: B. PHQ-9
Which of the following is true about the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
A. It is contraindicated in elderly patients.
B. It is primarily used for patients with schizophrenia.
C. It can be an effective treatment for severe depression.
D. It is associated with permanent memory loss.
Answer: C. It can be an effective treatment for severe depression
Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)?
A. Delusions
B. Hallucinations
C. Flashbacks
D. Manic episodes
Answer: C. Flashbacks
What is the primary therapeutic action of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety
disorders?
A. Inhibition of norepinephrine
B. Enhancement of GABA activity
C. Blockade of dopamine receptors
D. Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
