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Psychopharmacology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A client is starting fluoxetine for depression. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
- “You will feel better by tomorrow.”
- “Avoid drinking fluids with meals.”
- “Take the medication only when you feel sad.”
✔✔ B. “It may take several weeks before you notice improvement.”
Which of the following medications is used to treat bipolar disorder and requires routine blood monitoring?
- Sertraline
- Diazepam
- Olanzapine
✔✔ B. Lithium
Which medication is most appropriate for treating acute anxiety without the risk of dependence?
- Alprazolam 1 / 3
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✔✔ B. Buspirone
- Diazepam
- Lorazepam
A nurse is teaching a client about the side effects of risperidone. Which is most important to report?
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Increased appetite
✔✔ B. New onset of muscle stiffness and tremors
What is a potential life-threatening complication of SSRIs, especially if combined with MAOIs?
- Hypertension
- Weight loss
- Night sweats
✔✔ B. Serotonin syndrome
A client taking bupropion should be advised to avoid which of the following? 2 / 3
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✔✔ A. Alcohol use
- Exercise
- High-protein foods
- Citrus juice
What is the most important lab to monitor for a client taking clozapine?
- Liver enzymes
- Creatinine
- Potassium
✔✔ C. White blood cell count
A nurse is caring for a client who has started taking amitriptyline. Which adverse effect should be monitored?✔✔ A. Orthostatic hypotension
- Tinnitus
- Sweating
- Blurred near vision only
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