Question 1

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Constellation of physical motor side effects due to unbalanced cholinergic activity, side effect of antipsychotics.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical dependency
B)  Extrapyramidal
C)  Tardive dsykinesia
D)  Addiction
E)  Dependence

Question 2

Potentiation of norepinephrine and serotonin activity by blocking reuptake of these

Accepted Answer

A)  MAOIs
B)  SSRIs
C)  Heterocyclics
D)  Tricyclic antidepressants
E)  SNRIs

Question 3

Drugs that interact with antipsychotics by prolonging the QT interval fall into which categories?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antiarrhythmic agents
B)   Quinolones
C)   Phenothiazines
D)   All of the above.

Question 4

Dopamine receptor blockade

Accepted Answer

A)  MAOIs
B)  SSRIs
C)  Heterocyclics
D)  Tricyclic antidepressants
E)  SNRIs

Question 5

Side effects of heterocyclic antidepressants may include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   drowsiness, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, dry mouth, impotence, and weight gain
B)   cardiac arrhythmia, hypotension, thirst and polyuria, tremors, and thyroid problems
C)   depression, hallucination, bizarre behavior, amnesia, and extrapyramidal reactions
D)   drowsiness, headache, and GI effects

Question 6

Selective blockade of serotonin reabsorption first-line therapy for depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  MAOIs
B)  SSRIs
C)  Heterocyclics
D)  Tricyclic antidepressants
E)  SNRIs

Question 7

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-FDA requires all antidepressants to include this regarding suicidal tendencies in young people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Abuse
B)  Bipolar disorder
C)  Neurotransmitter
D)  Psychotropic
E)  Black box warning

Question 8

Side effects of lithium therapy may include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   drowsiness, insomnia, restlessness, agitation, anxiety, impotence, and weight gain.
B)   cardiac arrhythmia, hypotension, thirst and polyuria, tremors, and thyroid problems.
C)   depression, hallucination, agitation, bizarre behavior, and extrapyramidal reactions.
D)   dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and GI effects.

Question 9

Match the following medication classifications with their description.
-Promote CNS function and treat narcolepsy, methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Accepted Answer

A)  Antidepressant
B)  Antipsychotic/major tranquilizers
C)  CNS stimulant
D)  Anxiolytic
E)  Antimanic

Question 10

Antidepressant medications are used primarily to treat _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   central nervous system function
B)   various types of depression
C)   bipolar disorders
D)   anxiety disorders, neurosis, some psychosomatic disorders, and insomnia

Question 11

Drugs that can exert a therapeutic effect on a person's mental processes, emotions, or behavior are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   addictive
B)   dependent
C)   psychotropic
D)   tricyclics

Question 12

Identify the mechanism of action of MAOIs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Potentiation of norepinephrine and serotonin activity by blocking their reuptake
B)   Increasing concentrations of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine by inhibition of monoamine oxidase enzyme
C)   Selective blockade of serotonin reabsorption, restoring the brain's chemical balance
D)   Dopamine receptor blockade

Question 13

Treatment of acute alcohol poisoning is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin B (thiamine) , multiple vitamins, and folic acid
B)   Close monitoring for respiratory status, prevent aspiration, IV electrolytes, fluids and benzodiazepines if needed
C)   low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet
D)   elimination of caffeine

Question 14

Match the following medication classifications with their description.
-Treat anxiety, often used for minor procedures, benzodiazepines are in this category, lorazepam (Ativan)

Accepted Answer

A)  Antidepressant
B)  Antipsychotic/major tranquilizers
C)  CNS stimulant
D)  Anxiolytic
E)  Antimanic

Question 15

Symptoms of chronic amphetamine abuse include ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   emotional lability, anorexia, amnesia, photophobia, and paranoid syndrome
B)   short-term memory loss, impaired learning, apathy, lethargy, reduced testosterone levels, and sperm count
C)   euphoria, agitation and excitation, arrhythmia, or cardiac failure
D)   flashbacks, panic or paranoia, and psychotic episodes

Question 16

Anxiolytics are used to treat ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   central nervous system dysfunction
B)   various types of depression
C)   bipolar disorders
D)   anxiety disorders, neurosis, some psychosomatic disorders, and insomnia

Question 17

Long-term physiological effects of alcohol use include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   excitement, sedation, and anesthesia
B)   stupor, cerebral edema, and depressed respiration
C)   decreased control over judgment, memory, and other intellectual and emotional functioning
D)   liver damage, pancreatitis, esophageal varices, gastritis, ulceration, cardiomyopathy, and hemorrhage.

Question 18

Which list describes relative contraindications or cautions to be observed with tricyclics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyperthyroidism, history of drug dependence, or eating disorders
B)   Cardiac, renal, GI, and liver disorders
C)   Cerebrovascular disease
D)   Patients who are prone to suicide, diabetics, and those with bipolar disorders

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of Naltrexone?

Accepted Answer

A)   It blocks pleasurable sensations associated with alcohol and opiates.
B)   It can be used as an aid to therapy in opiate-addicted patients.
C)   It is more effective than disulfiram (Antabuse)  in alcoholics who are still drinking.
D)   All of the above are true.

Question 20

Prolongation of the QT interval caused by the use of certain drugs may result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nausea and vomiting
B)   an increased risk of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
C)   gastrointestinal ulcers
D)   tardive dyskinesia

Exam 20: Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse

Which of the following statements is true of Naltrexone?

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -Constellation of physical motor side effects due to unbalanced cholinergic activity, side effect of antipsychotics.

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Which list describes relative contraindications or cautions to be observed with tricyclics?

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Drugs that can exert a therapeutic effect on a person's mental processes, emotions, or behavior are ________.

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Selective blockade of serotonin reabsorption first-line therapy for depression.

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Potentiation of norepinephrine and serotonin activity by blocking reuptake of these

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Antidepressant medications are used primarily to treat _______.

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Dopamine receptor blockade

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Long-term physiological effects of alcohol use include ________.

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Identify the mechanism of action of MAOIs.

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Side effects of heterocyclic antidepressants may include ________.

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Side effects of lithium therapy may include __________.

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Prolongation of the QT interval caused by the use of certain drugs may result in ________.

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Anxiolytics are used to treat ____________.

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -FDA requires all antidepressants to include this regarding suicidal tendencies in young people.

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Match the following medication classifications with their description. -Treat anxiety, often used for minor procedures, benzodiazepines are in this category, lorazepam (Ativan)

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Match the following medication classifications with their description. -Promote CNS function and treat narcolepsy, methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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Drugs that interact with antipsychotics by prolonging the QT interval fall into which categories?

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Symptoms of chronic amphetamine abuse include ___________.

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Treatment of acute alcohol poisoning is ___________.

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