NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Exam with Questions and Answers

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following medications is not an appropriate initial treatment for a 23-year-old woman with GAD and no other comorbidities? A. Pregabalin B. Quetiapine C. Sertraline D. Venlafaxine E. Fluoxetine ANSWER B Which of the following is true of CBT in the treatment of anxiety? A. Only effective when delivered face to face B. Is inferior to antidepressants in acute treatment of panic disorder C. Is associated with more sustainable benefits than antidepressants D. Is not effective for children with anxiety disorders E. Is less expensive than medications ANSWER C A 23-year-old otherwise healthy woman with GAD has no past history of drug or alcohol abuse and no family history of substance abuse. She is started on lorazepam 0.5 mg three times daily. Which of the following side effects will you warn her about? a. Risk of withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation b. Sedation c. Anterograde amnesia d. Slowed reaction time