Question 1

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 C

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

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Explain the various exogenous and endogenous factors involved in the etiology of clinical depression?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What percentage of patients with depression also have suicidal ideation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seventy percent 
B)  Eighty percent 
C)  Ninety percent 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Seventy percent 
B)  Eighty percent 
C)  Ninety percent 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Explain the nature of the anti-cholinergic side effects associated with tricyclics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What dietary restrictions are there with MAOIs?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How do other medications play a role in the cause of depression?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

What other medications could be added to "boost" an antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How effective is psychotherapy alone in treating some forms of depression?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain how MAOIs work differently than other antidepressant medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

According to Sinacola, Peters-Strickland, and Wyner, which of the following "holistic/herbal" remedies shows the greatest efficacy in reducing depression, cleansing the liver, and helping with joint pain?

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 15

How do the newer antidepressants compare to the older medications in terms of effectiveness and side effect profiles?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  3 days 
B)  6 days 
C)  1 week 
D)  1-3 weeks 
A)  3 days 
B)  6 days 
C)  1 week 
D)  1-3 weeks

Question 17

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

Question 18

You are treating another patient with depression, but after taking a thorough history, you learn that she has had an eating disorder and a seizure disorder in the past. Which medication would not be a good choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Welbutrin 
B)  Effexor 
C)  Viibryd 
D)  None of these 
A)  Welbutrin 
B)  Effexor 
C)  Viibryd 
D)  None of these

Question 19

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 20

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

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

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

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

Explain the various exogenous and endogenous factors involved in the etiology of clinical depression?

What percentage of patients with depression also have suicidal ideation?

Explain the nature of the anti-cholinergic side effects associated with tricyclics.

What dietary restrictions are there with MAOIs?

How do other medications play a role in the cause of 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:

What other medications could be added to "boost" an antidepressant?

How effective is psychotherapy alone in treating some forms of depression?

Explain how MAOIs work differently than other antidepressant medications.

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:

According to Sinacola, Peters-Strickland, and Wyner, which of the following "holistic/herbal" remedies shows the greatest efficacy in reducing depression, cleansing the liver, and helping with joint pain?

How do the newer antidepressants compare to the older medications in terms of effectiveness and side effect profiles?

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

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

You are treating another patient with depression, but after taking a thorough history, you learn that she has had an eating disorder and a seizure disorder in the past. Which medication would not be a good choice?

Which of the following is not an MAOI?

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

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

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

Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

Case Vignettes: Children

Case Vignettes: Adolescents

Filters

Exam 4: Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

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

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

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

Explain the various exogenous and endogenous factors involved in the etiology of clinical depression?

What percentage of patients with depression also have suicidal ideation?

Explain the nature of the anti-cholinergic side effects associated with tricyclics.

What dietary restrictions are there with MAOIs?

How do other medications play a role in the cause of 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:

What other medications could be added to "boost" an antidepressant?

How effective is psychotherapy alone in treating some forms of depression?

Explain how MAOIs work differently than other antidepressant medications.

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:

According to Sinacola, Peters-Strickland, and Wyner, which of the following "holistic/herbal" remedies shows the greatest efficacy in reducing depression, cleansing the liver, and helping with joint pain?

How do the newer antidepressants compare to the older medications in terms of effectiveness and side effect profiles?

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

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

You are treating another patient with depression, but after taking a thorough history, you learn that she has had an eating disorder and a seizure disorder in the past. Which medication would not be a good choice?

Which of the following is not an MAOI?

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

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

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

Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

Case Vignettes: Children

Case Vignettes: Adolescents

Filters