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D116 NURS 6800




Advanced Pharmacology




FINAL ASSESSMENT READINESS
Q&S




©2024/2025

,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following medications is
considered a first-line treatment for a patient with newly
diagnosed schizophrenia?
A. Lithium
B. Haloperidol
C. Lorazepam
D. Sertraline
Answer: B. Haloperidol
Rationale: Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication
commonly used to treat schizophrenia. It works by blocking
dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps reduce
psychotic symptoms.

2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The medication ________ is known to
cause extrapyramidal symptoms, which include dystonia,
akathisia, and parkinsonism.
Answer: Antipsychotics
Rationale: Antipsychotics, particularly first-generation
antipsychotics, are known to cause extrapyramidal
symptoms due to dopamine receptor blockade in the
nigrostriatal pathway.

3. True/False: Clozapine is the only antipsychotic that has
been shown to be effective in treatment-resistant
schizophrenia.
Answer: True
Rationale: Clozapine is unique among antipsychotics for
its efficacy in treatment-resistant schizophrenia and is often
used when other medications have failed.

4. Multiple Response: Select all the following medications
©2024/2025

, that are considered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs):
A. Fluoxetine
B. Citalopram
C. Risperidone
D. Escitalopram
Answers: A. Fluoxetine, B. Citalopram, D. Escitalopram
Rationale: SSRIs like Fluoxetine, Citalopram, and
Escitalopram are commonly prescribed for depression and
anxiety disorders due to their ability to increase serotonin
levels in the brain.

5. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common side
effect of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?
A. Hypertension
B. Weight loss
C. Insomnia
D. Hypotension
Answer: A. Hypertension
Rationale: MAOIs can cause hypertensive crises,
especially when taken with tyramine-rich foods, due to
increased levels of norepinephrine.

6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The therapeutic effect of ________ in
treating bipolar disorder is thought to be related to its impact
on intracellular signaling pathways.
Answer: Lithium
Rationale: Lithium is used in the treatment of bipolar
disorder and affects several intracellular signaling
pathways, which may contribute to its mood-stabilizing
effects.

7. True/False: Benzodiazepines are the safest class of
©2024/2025

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