Question 1

Even though not approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for the treatment of anxiety,why would propranolol be prescribed when anxiety is present?

Accepted Answer

A) It decreases the symptoms associated with anxiety by increasing the effects of "fight or flight." 
B) It reduces rapid heart rate sometimes associated with anxiety by increasing the effects of the sympathetic system. 
C) It helps prevent stage fright by blocking natural effects of the sympathetic system. 
D) It reduces symptoms of anxiety by reducing the effects of the parasympathetic system. 
A) It decreases the symptoms associated with anxiety by increasing the effects of "fight or flight." 
B) It reduces rapid heart rate sometimes associated with anxiety by increasing the effects of the sympathetic system. 
C) It helps prevent stage fright by blocking natural effects of the sympathetic system. 
D) It reduces symptoms of anxiety by reducing the effects of the parasympathetic system. C

Question 2

Pharmaceutical treatment of anxiety is achieved by administering drugs that affect the following neurotransmitters except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) 
B) dopamine (D
A)  
C) g-aminobutyric acid receptor (GAB
A)  
D) norepinephrine (N
E)  
A) serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) 
B) dopamine (D
A)  
C) g-aminobutyric acid receptor (GAB
A)  
D) norepinephrine (N
E)  B

Question 3

MATCHING
Match the terms with the correct description.
-Antidepressant used for OCD

Accepted Answer

A) Phobia 
B) Anxiolytic 
C) Clomipramine 
D) Buspirone 
E) Hydroxyzine 
A) Phobia 
B) Anxiolytic 
C) Clomipramine 
D) Buspirone 
E) Hydroxyzine C

Question 4

Some people have developed _____ after natural disasters like earthquakes and floods or human disasters like airplane crashes.

Accepted Answer

A) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTS
D)  
B) generalized anxiety disorder (GA
D)  
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D)  
D) panic disorder 
A) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTS
D)  
B) generalized anxiety disorder (GA
D)  
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D)  
D) panic disorder

Question 5

Excessive worrying that is experienced daily for more than _____ is an indication of generalized anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 weeks 
B) 3 months 
C) 6 months 
D) 9 months 
A) 3 weeks 
B) 3 months 
C) 6 months 
D) 9 months

Question 6

If food decreases first-pass metabolism of the azapirone class,which of the following auxiliary labels should be placed on a prescription for a drug in this class?

Accepted Answer

A) Take two hours after a meal. 
B) Take on an empty stomach. 
C) Take with a meal. 
D) Take one hour before a meal. 
A) Take two hours after a meal. 
B) Take on an empty stomach. 
C) Take with a meal. 
D) Take one hour before a meal.

Question 7

Hydroxyzine HCl and hydroxyzine pamoate are contraindicated in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) men with prostate disease 
B) women with breast cancer 
C) women with liver disease 
D) people with ulcers 
A) men with prostate disease 
B) women with breast cancer 
C) women with liver disease 
D) people with ulcers

Question 8

The mechanism of action for most anxiolytics is to enhance binding of the _____ neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) adenosine 
B) NE 
C) GABA 
D) DA 
A) adenosine 
B) NE 
C) GABA 
D) DA

Question 9

Which drug is a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

A) Alprazolam 
B) Sertraline 
C) Buspirone 
D) Hydroxyzine 
A) Alprazolam 
B) Sertraline 
C) Buspirone 
D) Hydroxyzine

Question 10

Which of the following drugs used to treat anxiety is a Schedule IV drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydroxyzine HCl 
B) Buspirone 
C) Clorazepate 
D) Duloxetine 
A) Hydroxyzine HCl 
B) Buspirone 
C) Clorazepate 
D) Duloxetine

Question 11

Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-diazepam

Accepted Answer

A) Xanax 
B) Valium 
C) BuSpar 
D) Atarax 
E) Anafranil 
A) Xanax 
B) Valium 
C) BuSpar 
D) Atarax 
E) Anafranil

Question 12

Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-clomipramine

Accepted Answer

A) Xanax 
B) Valium 
C) BuSpar 
D) Atarax 
E) Anafranil 
A) Xanax 
B) Valium 
C) BuSpar 
D) Atarax 
E) Anafranil

Question 13

_____ is potentially fatal and produces symptoms of confusion,agitation,diarrhea,tremors,increased blood pressure,and seizures.

Accepted Answer

A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 
B) Serotonin syndrome 
C) GABA inhibition syndrome 
D) NE overload 
A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 
B) Serotonin syndrome 
C) GABA inhibition syndrome 
D) NE overload

Question 14

MATCHING
Match the terms with the correct description.
-Drug used to treat anxiety

Accepted Answer

A) Phobia 
B) Anxiolytic 
C) Clomipramine 
D) Buspirone 
E) Hydroxyzine 
A) Phobia 
B) Anxiolytic 
C) Clomipramine 
D) Buspirone 
E) Hydroxyzine

Question 15

All benzodiazepines produce some degree of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) excitation 
B) confusion 
C) lucidity 
D) insomnia 
A) excitation 
B) confusion 
C) lucidity 
D) insomnia

Question 16

MATCHING
Match the terms with the correct description.
-An irrational fear of things that bring on anxiety

Accepted Answer

A) Phobia 
B) Anxiolytic 
C) Clomipramine 
D) Buspirone 
E) Hydroxyzine 
A) Phobia 
B) Anxiolytic 
C) Clomipramine 
D) Buspirone 
E) Hydroxyzine

Question 17

Signs and symptoms of panic disorder include all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sudden onset of terror 
B) shortness of breath 
C) increased heart rate 
D) inability to stop or control unwanted behavior 
A) sudden onset of terror 
B) shortness of breath 
C) increased heart rate 
D) inability to stop or control unwanted behavior

Question 18

MATCHING
Match the terms with the correct description.
-Drug in the drug class azapirone

Accepted Answer

A) Phobia 
B) Anxiolytic 
C) Clomipramine 
D) Buspirone 
E) Hydroxyzine 
A) Phobia 
B) Anxiolytic 
C) Clomipramine 
D) Buspirone 
E) Hydroxyzine

Question 19

Which of the following auxiliary labels should be placed on a prescription of hydroxyzine to not potentiate central nervous system (CNS)effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not take with alcohol. 
B) Do not take with caffeine. 
C) Do not take with stimulants. 
D) Do not take with grapefruit juice. 
A) Do not take with alcohol. 
B) Do not take with caffeine. 
C) Do not take with stimulants. 
D) Do not take with grapefruit juice.

Question 20

Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-alprazolam

Accepted Answer

A) Xanax 
B) Valium 
C) BuSpar 
D) Atarax 
E) Anafranil 
A) Xanax 
B) Valium 
C) BuSpar 
D) Atarax 
E) Anafranil

Exam 5: Treatment of Anxiety

Even though not approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for the treatment of anxiety,why would propranolol be prescribed when anxiety is present?

Pharmaceutical treatment of anxiety is achieved by administering drugs that affect the following neurotransmitters except _____.

MATCHING Match the terms with the correct description. -Antidepressant used for OCD

Some people have developed _____ after natural disasters like earthquakes and floods or human disasters like airplane crashes.

Excessive worrying that is experienced daily for more than _____ is an indication of generalized anxiety disorder.

If food decreases first-pass metabolism of the azapirone class,which of the following auxiliary labels should be placed on a prescription for a drug in this class?

Hydroxyzine HCl and hydroxyzine pamoate are contraindicated in _____.

The mechanism of action for most anxiolytics is to enhance binding of the _____ neurotransmitter.

Which drug is a benzodiazepine?

Which of the following drugs used to treat anxiety is a Schedule IV drug?

Match the following trade and generic drug names. -diazepam

Match the following trade and generic drug names. -clomipramine

_____ is potentially fatal and produces symptoms of confusion,agitation,diarrhea,tremors,increased blood pressure,and seizures.

MATCHING Match the terms with the correct description. -Drug used to treat anxiety

All benzodiazepines produce some degree of _____.

MATCHING Match the terms with the correct description. -An irrational fear of things that bring on anxiety

Signs and symptoms of panic disorder include all of the following except _____.

MATCHING Match the terms with the correct description. -Drug in the drug class azapirone

Which of the following auxiliary labels should be placed on a prescription of hydroxyzine to not potentiate central nervous system (CNS)effects?

Match the following trade and generic drug names. -alprazolam

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