In this test, we present a comprehensive multiple-choice quiz on psychopharmacology. The quiz consists of 30 questions designed to test your knowledge and understanding of different medications used in the treatment of various mental health disorders. Each question presents a scenario, and you will...
Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ:
30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Norepinephrine
2. The drug lithium is commonly used to treat which disorder?
A) Anxiety disorder
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Major depressive disorder
D) Schizophrenia
3. Benzodiazepines exert their pharmacological effects by enhancing the
activity of which neurotransmitter?
A) Serotonin
B) Dopamine
C) GABA
D) Glutamate
4. Antipsychotic medications that primarily block dopamine receptors are
known as:
A) Tricyclics
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Atypical antipsychotics
D) Typical antipsychotics
, 5. Which class of medications is commonly prescribed for attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A) Antipsychotics
B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
C) Stimulants
D) Mood stabilizers
6. The medication clozapine is primarily used for the treatment of:
A) Anxiety disorders
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Schizophrenia
D) Major depressive disorder
7. Which of the following is an atypical antidepressant that inhibits the
reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
A) Fluoxetine
B) Venlafaxine
C) Buspirone
D) Bupropion
8. The primary neurotransmitter targeted by monoamine oxidase
inhibitors (MAOIs) is:
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Norepinephrine
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