NR 473 Mental Health Nursing LATEST FINALS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

NR 473 Mental Health Nursing LATEST FINALS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with
depressive disorders?
 a) Dopamine
 b) Norepinephrine
 c) Serotonin
 d) Acetylcholine
 - ANS: c) Serotonin
2. What is the primary mechanism of action for Selective
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
 a) Increasing dopamine levels
 b) Blocking serotonin reuptake
 c) Enhancing norepinephrine release
 d) Inhibiting monoamine oxidase
 - ANS: b) Blocking serotonin reuptake
3. Which of the following is a significant side effect of long-term
Lithium therapy?
 a) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
 b) Agranulocytosis