Week 5 Final Exam: NR546 NR-546

Week 5 Final Exam: NR546 / NR-546

( 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Study Questions and Answers - Chamberlain

Question:

SSRI's

Answer:

Mechanism of action • inhibit 5-HT reuptake

Adverse effects -diarrhea -headache -weight gain -sexual side effect

• / 3

Question:

SNRI's

Answer:

Mechanism of action • inhibit 5-HT reuptake • inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus) • increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cognition)

Adverse effects -elevated blood pressure -anxiety -insomnia -constipation

Question:

NDRI's

Answer:

Mechanism of action • inhibit DA reuptake (increase alertness, motivation) • inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy)

Adverse effects -agitation -headache -dry mouth -constipation -weight loss 2 / 3

Question:

SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with mild antihistamine effects

Answer:

citalopram (Celexa)

Question:

SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with no known drug interactions

Answer:

escitalopram (Lexapro)

Question:

.SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with longest half-life

Answer:

fluoxetine (Prozac)

Question:

SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that also treats social anxiety and insomnia

Answer:

paroxetine (Paxil)

• / 3