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Final Exam: NR567 / NR 567 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGACNP | Questions with Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain
Question:
What medication is used to treat Akathisia?
Answer:
Beta-blockers, specifically propranolol.
Question:
What is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) and its treatment options?
Answer:
Late-onset, potentially irreversible involuntary movements; treatment includes discontinuing or reducing the antipsychotic, switching to atypical antipsychotics with lower TD risk, or using VMAT2 inhibitors.
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Question:
What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and its treatment?
Answer:
A life-threatening condition characterized by muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, autonomic instability, and altered mentation; treatment involves immediate discontinuation of the medication and supportive care.
Question:
What are the components of Metabolic Syndrome related to antipsychotic use?
Answer:
Weight gain, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia.
Question:
What are common Anticholinergic Effects from antipsychotic medications?
Answer:
Dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, and blurred vision.
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Question:
What is Ziprasidone used for in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Answer:
It is used for IM dosing in acute agitation and as oral maintenance for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Question:
What are the contraindications for using Ziprasidone?
Answer:
History of QT prolongation, recent myocardial infarction, or uncompensated heart failure.
Question:
What are some adverse effects associated with Ziprasidone?
Answer:
Blood dyscrasias, CNS depression, increased risk of CVA/TIA, rash/urticaria, and potential withdrawal symptoms in newborns if used in pregnancy.
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Question:
What is the risk of using atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy?
Answer:
They appear more harmful than typical antipsychotics, increasing risks of metabolic complications and higher birth weight.
Question:
Which atypical antipsychotics should be avoided in pregnancy?
Answer:
Clozapine, ziprasidone, olanzapine, risperidone, and quetiapine.
Question:
What is Acamprosate used for in the treatment of alcohol dependence?
Answer:
It modulates glutamine transmission and resembles GABA, treating withdrawal symptoms.
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