Week 5 Final Exam: NR546 / NR-546
(Latest 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Study Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
SSRI's
Answer:
Mechanism of action • inhibit 5-HT reuptake
Adverse effects -diarrhea -headache -weight gain -sexual side effect
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Question:
SNRI's
Answer:
Mechanism of action • inhibit 5-HT reuptake • inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus) • increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cognition)
Adverse effects -elevated blood pressure -anxiety -insomnia -constipation
Question:
NDRI's
Answer:
Mechanism of action • inhibit DA reuptake (increase alertness, motivation) • inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy)
Adverse effects -agitation -headache -dry mouth -constipation -weight loss 2 / 3
Question:
SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with mild antihistamine effects
Answer:
citalopram (Celexa)
Question:
SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with no known drug interactions
Answer:
escitalopram (Lexapro)
Question:
.SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with longest half-life
Answer:
fluoxetine (Prozac)
Question:
SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that also treats social anxiety and insomnia
Answer:
paroxetine (Paxil)
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