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1. Suffixes, Prefixes, Antidotes, & Common Therapeutic Levels Question 1: What suffix is commonly associated with beta-blockers? A) -pril B) -olol C) -cillin D) -pine Answer: B) -olol Elaboration: Beta-blockers, such as metoprolol and atenolol, are often identified by the suffix -olol, indicating their action in blocking beta-adrenergic receptors. 2. Pain Management Drugs (NSAIDs, Opioid Analgesics) Question 2: Which of the following is a common side effect of NSAIDs? A) Sedation...

Suffixes, Prefixes, Antidotes, & Common Therapeutic Levels Q1: Which of the following suffixes indicates that a drug is a beta-blocker? A) -pril B) -olol C) -statin D) -cillin Answer: B) -olol Elaboration: The suffix “-olol” is commonly used for beta-blockers, which are medications that block beta-adrenergic receptors, leading to decreased heart rate and blood pressure. Pain Management Drugs (NSAIDs, Opioid Analgesics) Q2: Which medication is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-in...

NR 546 Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed What are some common symptoms of depression affecting the prefrontal cortex? **Answer:** Difficulty concentrating, mental fatigue, and mood swings are all characteristic symptoms of depression that can affect the prefrontal cortex. The amygdala and prefrontal cortex play a significant role in processing emotions like guilt, sadness, and hopelessness, which can lead to suicidal thoughts and feelings of worthlessness in individuals...

ABFM ITECAP antibiotic that causes VF - correct answer Azithromycin - The arrhythmia results from prolongation of the QT interval and is also more common in patients with a prior cardiac history. Anti-DM medications for weight loss - correct answer GLP1 receptor agonists e.g. Exenatide SGLT-2 inhibitor e.g. Canagliflozin Screening test with greatest potential for over diagnosis - correct answer PSA Clinical manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - correct answer Asym...

MDD Review Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), often produce anticholinergic side effects such as what? - ANSWERSdry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation Note: The parasympathetic nervous system, which uses acetylcholine (ACh) almost exclusively to send its messages, is said to be almost entirely cholinergic. The symptoms listed above are anticholinergic side effects. What medication should be used to treat recurrent major depression when tricyclics ...

NR547 Final Exam Medications for depression SSRIs SNRIs SDRIs TCAs MAOIs SSRIs -Action: inhibit 5-HT reuptake -Examples: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline -Adverse effects: • nausea • agitation • diarrhea • headache • weight gain • sexual side effects SNRIs -inhibit 5-HT reuptake -inhibit NE reuptake (↑ energy, focus) -increase DA in prefrontal cortex (↑ cognition) -Examples: desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran, ve...

Pharmacologic Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder - Answer Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs) Serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) Miscellaneous antidepressants Monoamine oxidase (MAO)-B inhibitors Adjunct: antipsychotics Pharmacologic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder - Answer Lithium Anticonvulsants Second generation antipsychotics Mood dis...

NR547 Test Questions And Expert Verified Correct Answers Most common mental illness in the United States - ANSWERS : Anxiety disorders -Anxiety impacts approximately 18% of the adult population and 25% of children ages 13-17 each year Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - ANSWERS : characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts or actions that occur over an hour or more per day -one of the top 20 illness-related disabilities worldwide First line medication treatment: General...

Pharmacologic Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder - ANSWER-Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs) Serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) Miscellaneous antidepressants Monoamine oxidase (MAO)-B inhibitors Adjunct: antipsychotics Pharmacologic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder - ANSWER-Lithium Anticonvulsants Second generation antipsychotics Mood disorders:...

Serotonin regulates - Mood, emotion, feeding, and reproductive behavior This class of antidepressants binds to presynaptic SERT and inhibits them from reuptake of serotonin to increase levels in the synaptic cleft to bind with postsysnaptic 5HT2 receptors - SSRIs First line therapy for MDD due to milder side effect profiles - SSRIs Six Common SSRIs - citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline, paroxetine Onset of therapeutic benefit from SSRIs - 4-6 weeks In addition to ...