Question 1

Endogenous factors refer to causes from "within" or biological causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Sweating, yawing and inhibited orgasm are common side effects with:

Accepted Answer

A)  MAOIs 
B)  SSRIs 
C)  tricyclics 
D)  heterocyclics 
A)  MAOIs 
B)  SSRIs 
C)  tricyclics 
D)  heterocyclics B

Question 3

Which of the following drugs has been shown to affect norepinephrine levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  maprotiline 
B)  citalopram 
C)  paroxetine 
D)  desipramine 
A)  maprotiline 
B)  citalopram 
C)  paroxetine 
D)  desipramine D

Question 4

Typically speaking medications like amitriptyline and doxepin are more sedating than protriptyline or dopamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Psychotherapy alone is a powerful tool in reducing depression. Patients typically show the greatest gains in the first:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 sessions 
B)  10 sessions 
C)  16 sessions 
D)  28 sessions 
A)  5 sessions 
B)  10 sessions 
C)  16 sessions 
D)  28 sessions

Question 6

Exogenous factors refer to environmental stress and other "outside" influence in the cause of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

While trazodone affects serotonin like other SSRI medications, it has a different action on the serotonin receptor sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following types of drugs has been known to cause or worsen depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-inflammatory drugs like: Indocin, Vioxx, or Celebrex. 
B)  Blood thiners like: Cumidin or Heprin 
C)  Sleep aides like: Ambien, Sonata or Halcion. 
D)  both A and C above. 
A)  Anti-inflammatory drugs like: Indocin, Vioxx, or Celebrex. 
B)  Blood thiners like: Cumidin or Heprin 
C)  Sleep aides like: Ambien, Sonata or Halcion. 
D)  both A and C above.

Question 9

Lexapro and Pristiq are newer antidepressants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Typically MAOIs are sedating medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The anticholinergic side effects are more common with which type of antidepressants?

Accepted Answer

A)  tricyclics 
B)  SSRIs 
C)  MAOIs 
D)  none of these 
A)  tricyclics 
B)  SSRIs 
C)  MAOIs 
D)  none of these

Question 12

You are working with a patient who has responded well to antidepressants in the past, and has had only a moderate response to SSRIs. Aside from increasing the dose, you might also suggest:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adding an MAOI 
B)  Adding another SSRI 
C)  Trying a lithium boost 
D)  Adding a benzo 
A)  Adding an MAOI 
B)  Adding another SSRI 
C)  Trying a lithium boost 
D)  Adding a benzo

Question 13

Which of the following deseases/disorders has been known to cause or worsen depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alheimer's 
B)  Congestive heart failure 
C)  Fibromyalgia 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Alheimer's 
B)  Congestive heart failure 
C)  Fibromyalgia 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

You have started working with a new patient who presents with severe depression, low energy and motivation. She is also 40 pounds overweight. Her primary care physician would like to know if you know of any medication possibilities. You might consider all of the medications below except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Celexa 
B)  Wellbutrin 
C)  Remeron 
D)  Lexapro 
A)  Celexa 
B)  Wellbutrin 
C)  Remeron 
D)  Lexapro

Question 15

According to Sinacola and Peters-Strickland, which of the following "holistic/herbal" remedies shows the greatest efficacy in reducing depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  St. John's Wort 
B)  SAM-e 
C)  Ginkgo Biloba 
D)  DHEA 
A)  St. John's Wort 
B)  SAM-e 
C)  Ginkgo Biloba 
D)  DHEA

Question 16

You are working with a patient with OCD. Which of the following medications is not considered an anti-obsessive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prozac 
B)  Anafranil 
C)  Wellbutrin 
D)  Luvox 
A)  Prozac 
B)  Anafranil 
C)  Wellbutrin 
D)  Luvox

Question 17

Which of the following is not an MAOI?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marplan 
B)  Nardil 
C)  Parnate 
D)  Aplenzin 
A)  Marplan 
B)  Nardil 
C)  Parnate 
D)  Aplenzin

Question 18

A typical daily dose of Prozac or Paxil is:

Accepted Answer

A)  2-4 mg. 
B)  20-40 mg. 
C)  75-100 mg. 
D)  200-300 mg. 
A)  2-4 mg. 
B)  20-40 mg. 
C)  75-100 mg. 
D)  200-300 mg.

Question 19

As a rule, all antidepressants take about ____ days to begin working.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 days 
B)  6 days 
C)  8 days 
D)  14 days 
A)  3 days 
B)  6 days 
C)  8 days 
D)  14 days

Question 20

Serotonin syndrome includes fever, muscle rigidity, and hypotension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Endogenous factors refer to causes from "within" or biological causes.

Sweating, yawing and inhibited orgasm are common side effects with:

Which of the following drugs has been shown to affect norepinephrine levels?

Typically speaking medications like amitriptyline and doxepin are more sedating than protriptyline or dopamine.

Psychotherapy alone is a powerful tool in reducing depression. Patients typically show the greatest gains in the first:

Exogenous factors refer to environmental stress and other "outside" influence in the cause of depression.

While trazodone affects serotonin like other SSRI medications, it has a different action on the serotonin receptor sites.

Which of the following types of drugs has been known to cause or worsen depression?

Lexapro and Pristiq are newer antidepressants.

Typically MAOIs are sedating medications.

The anticholinergic side effects are more common with which type of antidepressants?

You are working with a patient who has responded well to antidepressants in the past, and has had only a moderate response to SSRIs. Aside from increasing the dose, you might also suggest:

Which of the following deseases/disorders has been known to cause or worsen depression?

You have started working with a new patient who presents with severe depression, low energy and motivation. She is also 40 pounds overweight. Her primary care physician would like to know if you know of any medication possibilities. You might consider all of the medications below except:

According to Sinacola and Peters-Strickland, which of the following "holistic/herbal" remedies shows the greatest efficacy in reducing depression?

You are working with a patient with OCD. Which of the following medications is not considered an anti-obsessive?

Which of the following is not an MAOI?

A typical daily dose of Prozac or Paxil is:

As a rule, all antidepressants take about ____ days to begin working.

Serotonin syndrome includes fever, muscle rigidity, and hypotension.

Introduction

Basic Neurobiology

Psychopharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

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Exam 4: History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Endogenous factors refer to causes from "within" or biological causes.

Sweating, yawing and inhibited orgasm are common side effects with:

Which of the following drugs has been shown to affect norepinephrine levels?

Typically speaking medications like amitriptyline and doxepin are more sedating than protriptyline or dopamine.

Psychotherapy alone is a powerful tool in reducing depression. Patients typically show the greatest gains in the first:

Exogenous factors refer to environmental stress and other "outside" influence in the cause of depression.

While trazodone affects serotonin like other SSRI medications, it has a different action on the serotonin receptor sites.

Which of the following types of drugs has been known to cause or worsen depression?

Lexapro and Pristiq are newer antidepressants.

Typically MAOIs are sedating medications.

The anticholinergic side effects are more common with which type of antidepressants?

You are working with a patient who has responded well to antidepressants in the past, and has had only a moderate response to SSRIs. Aside from increasing the dose, you might also suggest:

Which of the following deseases/disorders has been known to cause or worsen depression?

You have started working with a new patient who presents with severe depression, low energy and motivation. She is also 40 pounds overweight. Her primary care physician would like to know if you know of any medication possibilities. You might consider all of the medications below except:

According to Sinacola and Peters-Strickland, which of the following "holistic/herbal" remedies shows the greatest efficacy in reducing depression?

You are working with a patient with OCD. Which of the following medications is not considered an anti-obsessive?

Which of the following is not an MAOI?

A typical daily dose of Prozac or Paxil is:

As a rule, all antidepressants take about ____ days to begin working.

Serotonin syndrome includes fever, muscle rigidity, and hypotension.

Introduction

Basic Neurobiology

Psychopharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

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