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Advanced Pharmacology Final - Practice Quiz Questions with complete solutions 2023. Escitalopram may cause serious, potentially fatal reactions when used with _______________. (select all that apply) - correct answers.Duloxetine, amitriptilyne, sertraline, St. John's Wort Mixing two serotonin agents can cause serotonin syndrome. The therapeutic effects of imipramine develop over _____________. - correct answers.Several weeks The FDA-approved indications for fluoxetine include: (select a...

Which of the following are approved FDA indications for Symbyax? (Select all) A. Tx of tics d/t Tourettes or other conditions. B. Bipolar depression C. Fibromyalgia D. Tx-resistant depression E. Antipsychotic-induced metabolic syndrome B. Bipolar depression D. Tx-resistant depression ------------------------------------------------- Antipsychotics are sometimes used in low doses in addition to antidepressants for tx-resistant depression (as is seen w/this combo drug containing fluoxeti...

Adjustment disorders Occurs when a person develops emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a stressful event or situation; symptoms aren't those of normal bereavement and resolve within 6 months of the stressor SSRIs (sertraline and duloxetine) Which of the following class of meds are used as first-line therapy for PTSD? 3 multiple choice options Blood pressure What do you need to monitor if a patient is on Prazosin? Why are benzodiazepines contraindicated in PTSD tre...

Final Exam: NR546 / NR 546 Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Final Exam Review | 2024 / 2025 Update | Complete Guide Questions and Verified Answers | Updated!! – Chamberlain Q: Adjunct treatment for depression Answer: Antipsychotic medications are sometimes prescribed at low doses as adjunctive medications for severe depression Q: Newer tx for resistant depression: esketamine (Spravato) Answer: nasal spray for the treatment of major d...

Pharmacology Exam 1- Rasmussen / NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ Mood Stabilizers: - CORRECT ANSWER--Lithium: used to curb mania; narrow therapeutic range! Blood levels must be monitored closely, Avoid Ace inhibitors, HCTZ; Avoid NSAIDS. The dietary Supplement Health & Education Act of 1994: - CORRECT ANSWER-Herbal remedies are classified as dietary supplements. Premarket testing for safety & efficacy...

MH701 Exam 2: Mood Stabilizers and Antipsychotics 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023/2024 2 neurotransmitters involved in mood disorders - ANSWER norepinephrine, serotonin A patient has mood swings that occur hourly/daily. What disorders may she have? - ANSWER Hypothyroidism, borderline personality disorder, PTSD RARE in bipolar A patient has her first manic episode at age 40. What may be the most likely cause? - ANSWER Medical issue, substance abuse Common comorbidities in bipolar dis...

NAPLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? - ANS 0.8-1.2 mEq/L higher than maintenance treatment Which medication may potentially interact with and raise lithium levels? A. metoprolol B. lisinopril C. Tenormin D. APAP - ANS lisinopril affects the kidneys!! Which is a side effect of lithium that commonly occurs in patients taking long term? A. ataxia B. constipation C. hypothyroidism D. neuropa...

Cumulation - Answer Process by which blood levels of a drug build up. Increases therapeutic and toxic effects. May result from poor elimination due to slow metabolism, binding the drug to plasma proteins or inhibition of excretion as occurs in sufferers of a kidney disease Off-Label - Answer when a drug is prescribed for a different purpose than what the FDA has approved Therapeutic Levels - Answer Toxicity: occurs if the peak blood level of the drug is too high Peak: Highest ...

NUR 256 Mental Health worksheet: Exam 3 Define the following term: Understand what each means and how to manage those patients. Visual hallucinations: When the patient state they are seen some thing that is not there. Auditory hallucinations: The patient is hearing things, but it is not actually there. Delusion: That false belief that something is true. EX: a patient says that he is the president even though he is not. In their mind that thing is true Illusion: When they actually see somethi...

Escitalopram may cause serious, potentially fatal reactions when used with _______________. (select all that apply) - correct answer Duloxetine, amitriptilyne, sertraline, St. John's Wort Mixing two serotonin agents can cause serotonin syndrome. The therapeutic effects of imipramine develop over _____________. - correct answer Several weeks The FDA-approved indications for fluoxetine include: (select all that apply) - correct answer Obsessive compulsive disorder, major depressive d...