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24 Cards in this Set
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All of the following are risk factors for depression EXCEPT:
a. family history b. post-partum period c. male d. medications |
c. male
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Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur in association with depression?
a. dizziness b. weight loss c. hypersomnia d. indecisiveness |
a. dizziness
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What monitoring parameter would a clinician most likely look for in a depressed patient after 4-6 weeks of successful therapy with an anti-depressant?
a. decreased anxiety b. improvements in somatic symptoms c. increase in energy d. increased libido |
d. increased libido
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Which of the following is the best definition of the mechanism of action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)?
a. inhibit monoamine oxidase b. inhibits dopamine only c. inhibits serotonin only d. inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine |
d. inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine
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This type of anxiety most often is described by feelings of terror with an acute onset, with or without agoraphobia.
a. generalized anxiety disorder b. social anxiety disorder c. posttraumatic stress disorder d. panic disorder |
d. panic disorder
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All of these are physical complaints of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) EXCEPT:
a. GI upset b. weight loss c. headache d. tremors e. insomnia |
b. weight loss
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Which of these is the best choice for pharmacotherapeutic management of a patient with an anxiety disorder?
a. benzodiazepines b. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors c. tricyclic antidepressants d. beta-blockers e. monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
a. benzodiazepines
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Which of the following best describes depression?
a. inability to distinguish reality and fantasy b. acute dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia c. inability to concentrate, loss of energy d. excessive anxiety or worry for > 6 months |
c. inability to concentrate, loss of energy
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Which of the following best describe extrapyramidal side effects?
a. inability to distinguish reality and fantasy b. acute dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia c. inability to concentrate, loss of energy d. excessive anxiety or worry for > 6 months |
b. acute dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia
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Which of the following best describes generalized anxiety disorder?
a. inability to distinguish reality and fantasy b. acute dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia c. inability to concentrate, loss of energy d. excessive anxiety or worry for > 6 months |
d. excessive anxiety or worry for > 6 months
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Which of the following is most appropriately used for management of depression?
a. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, tricyclic anti-depressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors. b. typical or atypical anti-psychotic agents c. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, mood stabilizers d. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines |
a. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, tricyclic anti-depressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
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33. Which of the following is most appropriately used for management of bipolar disorders?
a. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, tricyclic anti-depressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors. b. typical or atypical anti-psychotic agents c. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, mood stabilizers d. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines |
c. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, mood stabilizers
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Which of the following is most appropriately used for management of panic disorders?
a. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, tricyclic anti-depressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors. b. typical or atypical anti-psychotic agents c. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, mood stabilizers d. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines |
d. selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines
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Symptoms of depression include all of the following except:
A. Increased concentration B. Feelings of worthlessness C. Anhedonia D. Depressed mood |
A. Increased concentration
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Which of the following is most characteristic of mania?
A. Increased need for sleep B. Decreased sexual activity C. Lack of energy D. Rapid or pressured speech |
D. Rapid or pressured speech
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When treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), what is an advantage of using a benzodiazepine instead of an antidepressant?
A. Benzodiazepines don’t have abuse potential. B. Benzodiazepines treat cognitive symptoms of anxiety better, antidepressants treat physical symptoms of anxiety better. C. Benzodiazepines have a more rapid onset of action than antidepressants. D. Benzodiazepines treat comorbid conditions, antidepressants don’t treat any other conditions. |
C. Benzodiazepines have a more rapid onset of action than antidepressants.
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Which of the following is NOT an adverse reaction associated with use of an
antipsychotic drug? A. acute dystonia B. akathisia C. parkinson’s syndrome D. weight loss |
D. weight loss
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Use of a mood stabilizers is primary maintenance therapy for which of the
following? A. Schizophrenia B. Bipolar disorder C. Panic disorder D. Generalized anxiety disorder |
B. Bipolar disorder
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Which of the following classes of drugs is NOT used to treat depression?
A. Tricyclic antidepressants B. Corticosteroids C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors D. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) |
B. Corticosteroids
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SC is a 24 year old female who comes into your pharmacy without her normal
bright cheery attitude. You decide to ask her what is wrong. She tells you that she has lost interest in doing the things she once found quite enjoyable. For example, she used to love to go shopping at the mall. Now she doesn’t find that to be fun anymore. This description is an example of: A. Alogia B. Avolition C. Anhedonia D. Extrapyramidal side effects |
C. Anhedonia
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RJ is a new customer of your pharmacy. He presents with a new prescription for a selective-
serotonin reuptake inhibitor and states that he has been experiencing symptoms of restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability for most of the past year. He has problems controlling these feelings and has had difficulty sleeping for the same amount of time. He can’t think of any specific incident that causes the feelings and his symptoms are independent of his environment (e.g., crowded spaces with lots of people). The symptoms that RJ is describing are most consistent with: a. Panic Disorder, complicated by agoraphobia b. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder c. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder d. Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
d. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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A problematic side effect of the older high potency typical antipsychotic agents is/are:
a. Extrapyramidal symptoms b. Paralysis symptoms c. Hypoparathyroidism symptoms d. Ocular symptoms |
a. Extrapyramidal symptoms
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Which of the following is classified as a presenting sign/symptom of depression, using the SIGECAPS
nomogram? a. Changes in Sleep patterns b. Changes in Global motor functioning c. Changes in Appetite d. Both a and c are correct |
d. Both a and c are correct
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Bipolar disorder was formerly known as:
a. Depression b. Neuralgia/Arthralgia c. Manic/Depressive disorder |
c. Manic/Depressive disorder
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