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NSG6005 – Psychiatry: Questions & Proper Solutions
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NSG6005 – Psychiatry: Questions & Proper SolutionsWhich statement about naltrexone (Vivitrol) is correct? Right Ans -
Naltrexone does not cause physical dependence
The brand name for desvenlafaxine is: Right Ans - Pristiq
For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, naltrexone (vivitrol) should
be continued for at least: Right Ans - 3 months after cessation of drinking
The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is: Right Ans - Zolpidem
First-generation antipychotics, such as haloperidol (Haldol), reduce
dopaminergic neurotransmission by blocking: Right Ans - dopamine D2
receptors
Venlafaxine (Effexor), a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), is
approved for the treatment of: Right Ans - generalized anxiety disorder
A potential side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera) for the treatment of attention
deficit disorder is: Right Ans - suicidality
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is NOT approved for the treatment of: Right Ans -
bipolar depression
a side effect NOT associated with the use of suborexant (Belsomra) is:
Right Ans - hypogonadism
Buspirone (BuSpar), an anxiolytic: Right Ans - is excreted by the kidneys
The mechanism of action of second- generation antipsychotic medications
such as aripiprazole (Abilify) does NOT include: Right Ans - serotonin
reuptake stimulation
The generic name for Intuniv, used in the treatment of attention deficit
disorder, is: Right Ans - guanfacine
, Which statement is NOT true about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs), such as escitalopram (Lexapro)? Right Ans - SSRIs have a
significant side effect profile due to a high affinity of non-serotonin receptors
Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin syndrome would NOT be
potentiated by the concomitant use of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitors (SNRIs) and: Right Ans - aspirin (Ecotrin)
Patients receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for the
treatment of depression should be advised to take the medication: Right
Ans - for a minimum of 6 months and to avoid abruptly stopping the
medication
LAboratory monitoring for patients receiving serotonin-norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) would NOT include: Right Ans - thyroid
stimulating hormone
If methylphenidate is contraindicated, which of the following medications is
recommended for the treatment of ADHD in an adult? Right Ans -
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Guanfacine (Intuniv), used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, is
classified as a(n): Right Ans - alpha-2-adrenergic agonist
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) is approved for the treatment of: Right Ans -
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Ramelteon (Rozerem) for the treatment of insomnia induces sleep by:
Right Ans - activating melatonin receptors
Caution should be advised when taking zolpidem (Ambien) combined with:
Right Ans - promethazine (Phenergan)
Routine monitoring of children receiving atomoxetine (Strattera) for the
treatment of attention deficit disorder includes: Right Ans - height and
weight
Bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban) used for smoking cessation: Right Ans -
may cause hypertension and blood pressure should be monitored
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