Question 1

CNS stimulants are used to treat _________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Cautions for the use of lithium include _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   patients with seizure disorders, cardiac or liver disorders, or who are more prone to suicide
B)   patients with seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease, and thyroid disease
C)   patients who are depressed, who exhibit suicidal tendencies, who have depressed vital signs, and who operate machinery
D)   patients with renal and hepatic impairment

Question 3

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Purposeless body movements, an extrapyramidal side effect associated with antipsychotics

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The mechanism of action of phenothiazine antipsychotics involves ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   potentiation of norepinephrine and serotonin activity by blocking their reuptake
B)   increasing the concentrations of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine by monoamine oxidase enzyme inhibition
C)   selective blockade of serotonin reabsorption
D)   dopamine receptor blockade

Question 5

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Drugs that can exert a therapeutic effect on a person's mental processes, emotions, or behavior.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Heterocyclics should be used cautiously in which patient populations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Those who exhibit suicidal tendencies, patients with seizure disorders, and those with cardiac problems
B)   Persons with Parkinson's disease, kidney disorders, and thyroid disease
C)   Patients with depression, depressed vital signs, and those who operate machinery
D)   Renal or hepatic impairment

Question 8

Side effects of MAOIs may include _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dilated pupils with photophobia, nervousness, insomnia, and irritability
B)   increased appetite and weight gain, postural hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia, and palpitation
C)   headache, stiff neck, hypertension, or hypertensive crisis
D)   sexual dysfunction, nausea, anorexia, diarrhea, insomnia, anxiety, and drowsiness

Question 9

SSRIs should be used with caution in which patients?

Accepted Answer

A)   Those with hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disorders, or a history of drug dependence and/or alcoholism
B)   Patients with cardiac, renal, GI, or liver disorders
C)   Persons with cerebrovascular and renal disease
D)   Those who are more prone to suicide, people with diabetes, and patients with bipolar disorders

Question 10

Lithium salts are used to treat _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   central nervous system dysfunction
B)   various types of depression
C)   bipolar disorders
D)   anxiety disorders

Question 11

Side effects of the SSRIs may include _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dilated pupils with photophobia, nervousness, tachycardia, and cardiac arrhythmia
B)   increased appetite and weight gain, cardiac arrhythmia, and palpitation
C)   headache, stiff neck, hypertension, or hypertensive crisis
D)   sexual dysfunction, anorexia, diarrhea, sweating, insomnia, anxiety, and dizziness

Question 12

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Use of a drug for other than therapeutic purposes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Side effects of the anxiolytic buspirone (Buspar)  may include _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   drowsiness, insomnia, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, impotence, and weight gain
B)   cardiac arrhythmia, hypotension, thirst and polyuria, tremors, and thyroid problems
C)   depression, hallucinations, agitation, bizarre behavior, and extrapyramidal reactions
D)   dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and GI effects

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding Rohypnol?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is not approved for use in the United States.
B)   It is used to counteract effects of cocaine withdrawal.
C)   It is used as a date-rape drug.
D)   All of the above are true.

Question 15

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Chemicals such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Side effects of controlled CNS stimulants can include _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   dilated pupils with photophobia, nervousness
B)   increased appetite and weight gain, constipation, and urinary retention
C)   headache, stiff neck, hypertension, or hypertensive crisis
D)   sexual dysfunction, nausea, anorexia, dizziness, and headache

Question 17

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-Characterized by mood swings and manic and depressive phases.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Side effects of marijuana include _______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Match each item with the correct statement below.
-When despite problems with normal functioning, drugs or alcohol control an individual's life.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Side effects of hallucinogens may include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   emotional lability, anorexia, amnesia, photophobia, and paranoid syndrome with hallucinations
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, and psychotic episodes

Exam 20: Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse

Which of the following statements is true regarding Rohypnol?

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Lithium salts are used to treat _________.

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -Use of a drug for other than therapeutic purposes.

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Cautions for the use of lithium include _________.

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -Purposeless body movements, an extrapyramidal side effect associated with antipsychotics

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Side effects of controlled CNS stimulants can include _______.

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SSRIs should be used with caution in which patients?

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Side effects of the SSRIs may include _________.

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -Drugs that can exert a therapeutic effect on a person's mental processes, emotions, or behavior.

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

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Heterocyclics should be used cautiously in which patient populations?

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Side effects of marijuana include _______.

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CNS stimulants are used to treat _________.

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -Chemicals such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -When despite problems with normal functioning, drugs or alcohol control an individual's life.

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -Characterized by mood swings and manic and depressive phases.

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The mechanism of action of phenothiazine antipsychotics involves ___________.

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Side effects of MAOIs may include _________.

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Side effects of hallucinogens may include __________.

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Side effects of the anxiolytic buspirone (Buspar) may include _________.

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