MH701 Final
Review
exam(206 exam
questions and
answers)
norepinephrine and serotonin - answer
Decreased levels of these neurotransmitters
are theorized to contribute to depression and
anxiety?
2 years - answer Length of time dysthymia
symptoms must be present
buspirone (Buspar) - answer Non-addictive
alternative to benzodiazepines for anxiety
,tyramine (derivative from amino acid
tyrosine)
Hypertensive crisis - answer Substance to
avoid when taking MAOI's and why?
paroxetine (Paxil) - answer SSRI with shorter
half-life
needs to be tapered to prevent
discontinuation syndrome.
Discontinuation Syndrome (flu-like, neuralgic
w/d sx) - answer Patient at risk for if they
suddenly stop taking or miss doses of
venlafaxine (Effexor)?
bupropion (Wellbutrin) - answer anti-
depressant is contraindicated with seizure
disorder, anorexia, bulimia?
SSRI's - answer First line treatment for
depression and anxiety?
Serotonin Syndrome - answer Potentially
life-threatening syndrome precipitated by the
,use of antidepressants &/or CAMs (samE, St.
John's Wort)?
lorazepam (Ativan) - answer Short acting
Benzo safest for use in elderly with dementia
or PRN use, also for alcohol w/d sx?
Seizure - answer Abruptly stopping
Benzodiazapines can lead to what?
propranolol (Inderal) - answer Beta Blocker
used for anxiety, restlessness, agitation, and
performance anxiety prn?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - answer
Exposure to trauma, negative mood,
irritability, sleep issues, flashbacks lasting
more than 1 month?
prazosin (Minipress) - answer Blood pressure
medication believed to block effects of
adrenaline and suppress nightmares?
, add bupropion (Wellbutrin) - answer Patient
who is stable, complains of decreased sex
drive from sertraline (Zoloft), possible
solution?
mirtazapine (Remeron) - answer Serotonin,
norepinephrine receptor antagonist
antidepressant that can help with sleep
(especially at low doses), appetite
stimulation, and decreasing nausea.
Too much dopamine - answer Patient with
Schizophrenia complains of constant auditory
hallucinations. Which neurotransmitter is
associated with this?
Decreased serotonin, increased dopamine,
and increased or decreased GABA - answer
Biochemical theory: dysregulation of these
neurotransmitters can lead to psychosis?
Atypicals (second generation) - answer
Which anti-psychotic class is more beneficial
for both positive and negative symptoms?
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