NR546 Week 5 Test Your Knowledge Questions and Answers 100% Pass

NR546 Week 5 Test Your Knowledge Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the primary classes of antidepressant medications? A. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs) B. Monoamine oxidase (MAO)-B inhibitors, lithium, and anticonvulsants C. Serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs), mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics D. Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and muscle relaxants **Answer:** A. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs) What is the primary goal of pharmacologic treatment for major depressive disorder? A. To induce mania or hypomania B. To determine the malfunctioning brain circuit responsible for the client's presenting symptoms and select the appropriate medication that targets the associated neurotransmitter(s) C. To manage anxiety or sleep disorders D. To induce psychotic symptoms **Answer:** B. To determine the malfunctioning brain circuit responsible for the client's presenting symptoms and select the appropriate medication that targets the associated neurotransmitter(s) What is the common characteristic of mood disorders? A. Chronic fluctuations in mood B. Recurring episodes of mania and depression C. Persistent depressive episodes D. Fixed beliefs or hallucinations **Answer:** A. Chronic fluctuations in mood Mood disorders manifest across a spectrum from: mania to major depressive disorder (MDD) Unipolar depression major depressive disorder (MDD) one of the most common mental disorders -Approximately 7.1% of adults in the U.S. had episode in last year, prevalence highest (13.1%) among individuals aged 18-25 S/S -depressed mood -loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities -irritability -withdrawal -problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration