Walden 6630 Psychopharmacology
Midterm Exam Study Guide – Questions
& 100% Accurate Answers
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Midterm Exam Study Guide – Questions
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Five common SNRIs include - ANSWER - duloxetine, venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine,
milnacipran, levomilnacipran
This antidepressant class of medications works by binding to presynaptic SERT and
NET to inhibit them from reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine to increase their
levels in the synaptic cleft - ANSWER - SNRIs
In addition to MDD SNRIs treat - ANSWER - Anxiety and neuropathic pain (peripheral
neuropathy)
Medication specific indications of duloxetine: - ANSWER - urinary incontinence and
Fibromyalgia
Medication specific indications of venlafaxine: - ANSWER - social anxiety, panic
disorders, PTSD, OCD, postmenopausal hot flashes
Six common side effects of SNRIs include: - ANSWER - Insomnia, nausea, sexual
dysfunction, hypertension, sweating, headaches
Severe side effect of SNRIs in children/adolescents under age 25 years old: - ANSWER
- suicidal ideation
Life threatening adverse effect of SNRIs, especially when used in combination with
other serotonergic drugs: - ANSWER - Serotonin Syndrome
This SNRI is an inhibitor of Cytochrome P450 enzymes: - ANSWER - venlafaxine
This SNRI is hepatotoxic: - ANSWER - duloxetine
MAOIs increase the levels of: - ANSWER - Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine
Norepinephrine regulates: - ANSWER - alertness and focus
Dopamine regulates: - ANSWER - cognitive function, motivation, and awakeness
In the synaptic cleft, Monoamine Oxidase A breaks down: - ANSWER - Serotonin,
Norepinephrine, and Dopamine
In the synaptic cleft, Monoamine Oxidase B breaks down: - ANSWER - Dopamine
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