NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 (Week 4) Exam 2023 With Complete Solution Graded A+
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NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 (Week 4) Exam 2023 With Complete Solution Graded A+
1. Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite?
A. Escitalopram
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Sertraline
- A...
1. Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of
its potent active metabolite?
A. Escitalopram
B. Fluvoxamine
C. Fluoxetine
D. Sertraline
- Answer C - Fluoxetine
2.Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting
treatment?
A. Depressed mood
B. Suicidal thoughts
C. Anhedonia
,D. Sleep
- Answer D - Sleep
3.Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid?
A. Fluoxetine-lithium
B. Fluoxetine-phenelzine
C. Citalopram-valproic acid
D. Citalopram-aripiprazole
- Answer B- Fluoxetine-phenelzine
4.A 26-year-old man with a history of depression has been taking sertraline 200 mg/day for 12 weeks
with no response. The patient has no other complications. The physician asks for your
recommendation. The most reasonable recommendation would be to?
A. Increase sertraline
B. Add fluoxetine
C. Switch to amitriptyline
D. Change to venlafaxine
E. Decrease sertraline
- Answer D - Change to venlafaxine
5.Which of the following is a dangerous combination?
A. MAOI-lorazepam
, B. MAOI-acetaminophen
C. MAOI-meperidine
D. MAOI-ziprasidone
- Answer C - MAOI -Meperidine
6.A 23-year-old married white woman comes to the outpatient psychiatric clinic complaining of
decreased sleep, decreased appetite, decreased concentration, depressed mood, thoughts of death, and
lack of interest in activities for 6 weeks' duration. She has no history of psychiatric illness and takes no
medications except for Ortho-Tri Cyclen Lo daily. Based upon the patient's symptoms, choose the best
medication to treat this patient.?
A. Nefazodone 100 mg po twice daily
B. Paroxetine 20 mg po daily
C. St. John's wort 300 mg po three times daily
D. Amitriptyline 25 mg at bedtime
- Answer B - Paroxetine 20 mg po daily
7. A 36-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for a severe methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus diabetic foot infection and is started on linezolid 600 mg IV every 12 hours. His medication
profile includes paroxetine 40 mg every morning, trazodone 100 mg at bedtime as needed for sleep, and
metformin 1000 mg po twice daily. After 3 days on these medications, the patient becomes agitated,
confused, and diaphoretic and develops myoclonic jerks. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
A. Overdose of metformin
B. Bacterial meningitis
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