3P Psychiatry (Latest 2023 - 2024) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct

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1. For the initial treatment of alcohol dependency, naltrexone (Vivitrol) shouldbe continued for at least: Answer: 3 months after cessation of drinking. 2. Which of the following is NOT a true sta... tement about treatment of ADHDwith methylphenidate (Ritalin)? Answer: It may improve symptoms of depression. 3. The generic name for Intuniv, used in the treatment of attention deficitdisorder, is: Answer: guanfacine. 4. Before initiating doxepin (Silenor) for the treatment of insomnia, the nursepractitioner should assure that the patient is not taking a(n): Answer: MAO Inhibitor. 5. Guanfacine (Intuniv), used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, isclassified as a(n): Answer: alpha-2- adrenergic agonist. 6. Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic agonists for the treatment of insomnia in-duce sleep by: Answer: raising the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). 7. Suvorexant (Belsomra), used in the treatment of insomnia, induces sleepby: Answer: blocking the signals of orexin chemicals in the hypothalamus. 8. Sertraline (Zoloft) is approved for the treatment of: Answer: panic disorder. 9. In the treatment of depression, the mechanism of action of fluoxetine (Prozac) is to: Answer: increase serotonin availability in the synaptic space, causing adownregulation of 5HT1A receptors. 10. Therapeutic drug levels and predictability of clinical response are difficultto determine in first-generation antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol [Haldol]) be-cause they: Answer: have variable bioavailability, are lipophilic and highly protein bound. 11. Prior to the initiation of atomoxetine (Strattera) for treatment of attention deficit disorder, patients should be carefully evaluated for: Answer: cardiac disease [Show More]

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