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APEA- PSYCH PHARM EXAM 2025ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
GRADE
The drug of choice for the treatment of attention deficit
disorder in children and adolescents who are overaroused
and easily frustrated is:
atomoxetine (Strattera).
bupropion (Wellbutrin).
guanfacine (Intuniv).
methylphenidate (Ritalin). Correct Answer guanfacine
(Intuniv).
The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is:
eszopiclone.
estazolam.
zaleplon.
zolpidem. Correct Answer zolpidem.
In the treatment of depression, the mechanism of action of
bupropion (Wellbutrin) is to:
inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
increase norepinephrine and serotonin levels & block the
action of acetylcholine.
Inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.
increase serum levels of monoamine oxidase. Correct
Answer Inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and
dopamine.
,The generic name of Zyprexa is:
aripiprazole.
asenapine.
bupropion.
olanzapine. Correct Answer olanzapine.
Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin
syndrome would NOT be potentiated by the concomitant
use of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
(SNRIs) and:
aspirin (Ecotrin).
metoclopramide (Reglan).
ondansetron (Zofran).
tramadol (Ultram). Correct Answer aspirin (Ecotrin).
A potential side effect of atomoxetine (Strattera) for the
treatment of attention deficit disorder is:
alopecia.
somnolence.
suicidality.
weight gain. Correct Answer suicidality.
Patients with insomnia should be advised to take zolpidem
(Ambien):
with food, at least 2 hours before sleep.
at least 2 hours before sleep on an empty stomach.
immediately before bed with at least 4-5 hours to sleep.
immediately before bed with at least 7-8 hours to sleep.
Correct Answer immediately before bed with at least 7-8
hours to sleep.
, For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, naltrexone
(Vivitrol) should be continued for at least:
3 months after cessation of drinking.
6 months after cessation of drinking.
1 year after cessation of drinking.
5 years after cessation of drinking. Correct Answer 3
months after cessation of drinking.
Following a dose increase in atomoxetine (Strattera), the
nurse practitioner should check:
capillary blood sugar.
blood pressure and pulse.
platelets.
white blood cells. Correct Answer blood pressure and
pulse.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) should be avoided in patients with:
chronic musculoskeletal pain.
diabetic neuropathy.
mild to moderate renal impairment.
hepatic impairment Correct Answer hepatic impairment
The most commonly reported side effects of
desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) are:
abdominal pain and diarrhea.
bradycardia and fatigue.
glaucoma and headache.
nausea and dizziness. Correct Answer nausea and
dizziness.
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