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FREE NURSING AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT PSYCHIATRIC
MEDS EXAM QUESTIONS
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-Guarantee passing score -143 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: What vital signs should be assessed before initation of Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)?
Answer:
- Heart rate and
ii. blood pressure Question 2: Temperature, taste, touch, and movement are process in which lobe of the brain?
Answer:
Parietal
Question 3: What structure processes all incoming information except for smell?
Answer:
Thalamus "Hal".Question 4: Which class of antidepressants are known for a three ring structure?
Answer:
TCA's
Question 5: Which medication is FDA approved for binge eating disorder?
Answer:
Lisadexamfetamine (Vyvanse).
Question 6: Which hypnotic is only FDA approved for short term insomnia?
Answer:
Zaleplan (Sonata)
Question 7: Which two SSRIs are FDA approved for treating children with MDD?
Answer:
- Escitalopram (Lexapro) 12 and up,
ii. Fluoxetine (Prozac) 8 and up
Question 8: Which SNRI is indicated for MDD and neuropathic pain?
Answer:
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Question 9: What can help sweating with antidepressants?
Answer:
Clonidine (Catapress) or Benztropine (Cogentin)
Question 10: Typical Antipsychotics
Answer:
Haldol, Mellaril, Prolixin, Stelazine, Thorazine, Moban, Loxitane, Serentil, Trilafon,
Question 11: Benzodiazepines/ Anxiolytics
Answer:
Ativan, Klonopin, Librium, Tranxene, Valium, Xanax Question 12: Which neurotransmitter is directly related to Alzheimer's and impaired memory?
Answer:
Acetylcholine
Question 13: What the "D"s in the D approach in deprescribing?
Answer:
Diagnosis, dangerous, dosages, duplicate, deficient, desire, and duration
Question 14: Which SSRIs are FDA indicated for PMDD? There are 3 of them.
Answer:
- Fluoxetine (Prozac),
ii. Paroxetine (Paxil), and iii. Sertraline (Zoloft) Question 15: NMS only happens in the first few days of starting antipsychotics. True/False
Answer:
FAlse
Question 16: What two medications are used for alcohol abstinence
Answer:
acomprosate (Campral) and disulfiram (Antabuse)
Question 17: Atypical antipsychotics
Answer:
Clozaril, Risperidal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Abilify, Geodon, Invega, Latuda, Saphris, Fanapt
Question 18: Which SSRI should be dosed at night due to sedation?
Answer:
Paroxetine (Paxil), long 1/2 life life Question 19: What labs are necessary prior to starting Carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
Answer:
- CBC,
ii. LFTs, iii. kidney and iv. thyroid function.
Question 20: Which medication is FDA approved for anorexia nervosa
Answer:
No FDA medication approved; can use SSRIs and antipsychotics off label for the treatment of comorbid depression/anxiety/mood
Question 21: What two class of medications are used for etoh withdrawal?
Answer:
Benzodiazepines and alpha 2 agonist Question 22: Which neurotransmitter is related to depression and anxiety and is found in the brain as well as the GI system?
Answer:
Serotonin
Question 23: Symptoms of impulsivity appear to involve which area of the brain?
Answer:
Orbitofrontal cortex
Question 24: Should galantamine (Razadyne) be used with renal impairment?
Answer:
Should be used with caution in those with renal and hepatic impairment.
Question 25: Atypical Antipsychotics Side Effects
Answer:
risk of metabolic syndrome, increased weight, blood glucose, triglycerides, hypotension, sedation, dizziness Question 26: Which medication is FDA indicated for Parkinson's disease psychosis?
Answer:
Pimavanserin (Nuplazid) Question 27: What is the pharmacokinetic parameter that is defined as the time for the drug concentration in the plasma to be reduced by 50%?
Answer:
Half life
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