pg. 1 APEA- Psych Pharm Latest 2024 Exam/ Complete 100 Actual Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
The drug class that is considered the first-line option for the treatment of
insomnia with the least possible side effects is:
antihistamines.antidepressants.benzodiazepine hypnotics.non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. - Correct Answer - non-benzodiazepine hypnotics.
The drug of choice for the treatment of attention deficit disorder in children
and adolescents who are over aroused and easily frustrated is:
atomoxetine (Strattera).bupropion (Wellbutrin).guanfacine (Intune).methylphenidate (Ritalin). - Correct Answer - guanfacine (Intune).
The generic name for Ambien to treat insomnia is:
eszopiclone.etizolam.zaleplon.zolpidem. - Correct Answer - zolpidem. 1 / 3
pg. 2 The generic name for Intune, used in the treatment of attention deficit
disorder, is:
atomoxetine.guaifenesin.guanfacine.dextroamphetamine. - Correct Answer - guanfacine.
The generic name of Abilify is:
aripiprazole.asinine.bupropion.olanzapine - Correct Answer - aripiprazole.
Drug-drug interactions that may lead to serotonin syndrome would NOT be potentiated by the concomitant use of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitors (SNRIs) and:
aspirin (Ecotrin).metoclopramide (Reglan).ondansetron (Zofran).tramadol (Ultram). - Correct Answer - aspirin (Ecotrin).
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) should be avoided in patients with:
chronic musculoskeletal pain.diabetic neuropathy.mild to moderate renal impairment.hepatic impairment - Correct Answer - hepatic impairment 2 / 3
pg. 3 First-generation antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol [Haldol]) are associated
with side effects including:
sedation.tardive dyskinesia.weight gain.weight loss. - Correct Answer - tardive dyskinesia.
First-generation antipsychotics, such as haloperidol (Haldol), reduce
dopaminergic neurotransmission by blocking:
5-HT2A receptors.dopamine D2 receptors.serotonin 2A receptors.dopamine D2 and serotonin 2A receptors. - Correct Answer - dopamine D2 receptors.
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is NOT approved as monotherapy for the treatment of:
bipolar depression.bulimia nervosa.major depressive disorder.panic disorder. - Correct Answer - bipolar depression.
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) is approved for the treatment of:
bulimia nervosa.major depressive disorder.obsessive-compulsive disorder.panic disorder. - Correct Answer - obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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