Question 1

All of the following are types of depressive disorders except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia 
B) bipolar 
C) dysthymia 
D) clinical depression 
A) schizophrenia 
B) bipolar 
C) dysthymia 
D) clinical depression A

Question 2

Most of the drugs currently indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder are listed in which U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)pregnancy category?

Accepted Answer

A) Category A 
B) Category B 
C) Category C 
D) Category D 
A) Category A 
B) Category B 
C) Category C 
D) Category D D

Question 3

Which of the following does not precipitate depressive disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Hormonal changes 
B) Substance abuse 
C) Illnesses 
D) Gluttony 
A) Hormonal changes 
B) Substance abuse 
C) Illnesses 
D) Gluttony D

Question 4

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its trade name.
-Lexapro

Accepted Answer

A) Tranylcypromine 
B) Imipramine 
C) Citalopram 
D) Doxepin 
E) Escitalopram 
A) Tranylcypromine 
B) Imipramine 
C) Citalopram 
D) Doxepin 
E) Escitalopram

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an SNRI?

Accepted Answer

A) Amitriptyline 
B) Divalproex 
C) Trazodone 
D) Duloxetine 
A) Amitriptyline 
B) Divalproex 
C) Trazodone 
D) Duloxetine

Question 6

Drugs that antagonize 5-HT₂A and 5-HT₂C reuptake receptors in the treatment of depression and negative-symptom schizophrenia include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Mirtazapine 
B) Trazodone 
C) Lamotrigine 
D) Fluoxetine 
A) Mirtazapine 
B) Trazodone 
C) Lamotrigine 
D) Fluoxetine

Question 7

Which of the following foods/beverages should not be eaten when taking an MAOI?

Accepted Answer

A) Chocolate 
B) Cottage cheese 
C) Grapefruit juice 
D) Decaffeinated drinks 
A) Chocolate 
B) Cottage cheese 
C) Grapefruit juice 
D) Decaffeinated drinks

Question 8

Which of the following describes why the inhibition of the reuptake of neurotransmitters to treat depression is therapeutic?

Accepted Answer

A) By blocking the reuptake,it allows the body to take a break from releasing metabolizing amino acids preventing the breakdown of the neurotransmitters. 
B) Inhibiting the reuptake prevents the neurotransmitters from binding,allowing them to stay in the synaptic cleft longer. 
C) When reuptake is blocked,the neurotransmitters have a better chance of binding to postsynaptic receptor sites. 
D) Blocking the reuptake allows for binding inhibition,leaving more "happy" neurotransmitters floating around. 
A) By blocking the reuptake,it allows the body to take a break from releasing metabolizing amino acids preventing the breakdown of the neurotransmitters. 
B) Inhibiting the reuptake prevents the neurotransmitters from binding,allowing them to stay in the synaptic cleft longer. 
C) When reuptake is blocked,the neurotransmitters have a better chance of binding to postsynaptic receptor sites. 
D) Blocking the reuptake allows for binding inhibition,leaving more "happy" neurotransmitters floating around.

Question 9

When heart disease is present,which of the following drugs should be prescribed to allow for less cardiotoxic effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Paroxetine 
B) Amitriptyline 
C) Nortriptyline 
D) Imipramine 
A) Paroxetine 
B) Amitriptyline 
C) Nortriptyline 
D) Imipramine

Question 10

Which of the following explains how tyramine-containing foods can induce hypertensive crisis when taking an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?

Accepted Answer

A) Because MAOIs induce the production of tyramine,adding more to the body would cause a buildup in blood circulation,resulting in hypertensive crisis. 
B) Adding additional tyramine in the diet could induce NE to be released from storage,potentially causing dangerously high levels of NE as MAO is not available to break tyramine down. 
C) Additional tyramine would be available in the synaptic cleft,allowing it to bind the receptors,causing hypertensive crisis. 
D) Having too much tyramine in the body would force the body to reuptake it,resulting in hypertensive crisis. 
A) Because MAOIs induce the production of tyramine,adding more to the body would cause a buildup in blood circulation,resulting in hypertensive crisis. 
B) Adding additional tyramine in the diet could induce NE to be released from storage,potentially causing dangerously high levels of NE as MAO is not available to break tyramine down. 
C) Additional tyramine would be available in the synaptic cleft,allowing it to bind the receptors,causing hypertensive crisis. 
D) Having too much tyramine in the body would force the body to reuptake it,resulting in hypertensive crisis.

Question 11

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its trade name.
-Celexa

Accepted Answer

A) Tranylcypromine 
B) Imipramine 
C) Citalopram 
D) Doxepin 
E) Escitalopram 
A) Tranylcypromine 
B) Imipramine 
C) Citalopram 
D) Doxepin 
E) Escitalopram

Question 12

If TCAs block cholinergic receptors,which of the following would you suspect to be a side effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased urination 
B) Excess salivation 
C) Sedation 
D) Blurred vision 
A) Increased urination 
B) Excess salivation 
C) Sedation 
D) Blurred vision

Question 13

If depletion of monoamine neurotransmitters causes depression,what is the effect of excessive levels of these neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A) Schizophrenia 
B) Major depression 
C) Mania 
D) Serotonin syndrome 
A) Schizophrenia 
B) Major depression 
C) Mania 
D) Serotonin syndrome

Question 14

Minor depression is not called clinical depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Heredity plays no part in bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When lithium has not demonstrated its desired results,which of the following can be used as an adjunct therapy drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Aripiprazole 
B) Lamotrigine 
C) Tranylcypromine 
D) Sertraline 
A) Aripiprazole 
B) Lamotrigine 
C) Tranylcypromine 
D) Sertraline

Question 17

One of the more common side effects of SSRIs is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sedation 
B) dry mouth 
C) insomnia 
D) weight gain 
A) sedation 
B) dry mouth 
C) insomnia 
D) weight gain

Question 18

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its trade name.
-Parnate

Accepted Answer

A) Tranylcypromine 
B) Imipramine 
C) Citalopram 
D) Doxepin 
E) Escitalopram 
A) Tranylcypromine 
B) Imipramine 
C) Citalopram 
D) Doxepin 
E) Escitalopram

Question 19

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its trade name.
-Tofranil

Accepted Answer

A) Tranylcypromine 
B) Imipramine 
C) Citalopram 
D) Doxepin 
E) Escitalopram 
A) Tranylcypromine 
B) Imipramine 
C) Citalopram 
D) Doxepin 
E) Escitalopram

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a TCA?

Accepted Answer

A) Protriptyline 
B) Carbamazepine 
C) Mirtazapine 
D) Fluvoxamine 
A) Protriptyline 
B) Carbamazepine 
C) Mirtazapine 
D) Fluvoxamine

Exam 6: Treatment of Depression

All of the following are types of depressive disorders except _____.

Most of the drugs currently indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder are listed in which U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)pregnancy category?

Which of the following does not precipitate depressive disorders?

MATCHING Match each of the following generic names with its trade name. -Lexapro

Which of the following is an example of an SNRI?

Drugs that antagonize 5-HT₂A and 5-HT₂C reuptake receptors in the treatment of depression and negative-symptom schizophrenia include which of the following?

Which of the following foods/beverages should not be eaten when taking an MAOI?

Which of the following describes why the inhibition of the reuptake of neurotransmitters to treat depression is therapeutic?

When heart disease is present,which of the following drugs should be prescribed to allow for less cardiotoxic effects?

Which of the following explains how tyramine-containing foods can induce hypertensive crisis when taking an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?

MATCHING Match each of the following generic names with its trade name. -Celexa

If TCAs block cholinergic receptors,which of the following would you suspect to be a side effect?

If depletion of monoamine neurotransmitters causes depression,what is the effect of excessive levels of these neurotransmitters?

Minor depression is not called clinical depression.

Heredity plays no part in bipolar disorder.

When lithium has not demonstrated its desired results,which of the following can be used as an adjunct therapy drug?

One of the more common side effects of SSRIs is _____.

MATCHING Match each of the following generic names with its trade name. -Parnate

MATCHING Match each of the following generic names with its trade name. -Tofranil

Which of the following is an example of a TCA?

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

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