Pharmacology Proctored Exam

Sleep and appetite disturbances are associated with what part of the brain?

Fill in the blanks Research suggest that chronic pain may lead to_______ and loss of ______ in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, thalamus, and temporal cortex.

When providing education to a patient who is taking Histamine, what are 2 common side-effects that should be discussed?

Which statement is true regarding general principles of neurotransmission in ADHD?

A patient with bipolar disorder has been taking valproate with only partial control of depressive symptoms. The PMHNP decides to add lamotrigine to the regimen, as the patient reports he has been stab

Sleep is a fundamental need for general health. As a PMHNP it is important to understanding the underlying causes of insomnia. Using the options below identify the neurological abnormalities associate

A 35-year-old Army veteran presents with a chief compliant of excessive crying, which he notes is often triggered by thoughts of absence from his family. He reports episodes of often feeling tense and

Fill in the blank _________ inhibits the enzyme nitric oxide synthase, which could theoretically contribute to sexual dysfunction, especially in men. This SSRI is also notorious for causing withdrawal

What are examples of opiates? (Select all that applies)

A 55-year-old patient has been taking buspirone for generalized anxiety disorder for the past 6 months. He reports that he recently has begun to experience an increased ability to concentrate and is m

What tricyclic may be prescribed for obsessive compulsive disorder?

A 35 year old woman complains of widespread pain so debilitating that she has been unable to work for the last several weeks, though she did not experience any significant injury that seems to account

A 34-year-old female diagnosed with fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder, and depression is currently taking several psychotropic medications, including alprazolam, duloxetine, pregabalin, and h

Using the options below, select the two direct-acting agonists for a-2 receptors used to treat ADHD.

What are the recommended noninvasive methods of monitoring rest/sleep cycles. (Select all that applies).

Fill in the blank ____ _____ is approved for use in cataplexy and excessive sleepiness. This controlled substance is tightly regulated through a central pharmacy in the U.S. and has been labeled a "da

There are μ-opioid antagonists that hypothetically block the euphoria and "high" of heavy drinking. Which of the following medications are μ-opioid antagonists?

Fill in the blanks Dopamine, and specifically the mesolimbic pathway from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) to the nucleus accumbens, has long been recognized as a major player in the regulation of ___

A 22-year-old patient taking Benadryl for sleep complains of difficulty with waking up in the morning. What is the most likely cause of this complaint?

Ramelteon is a MT1/MT2 agonist marketed for insomnia, and tasimelteon, another MT1/MT2 agonist, is marketed for non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder. These agents help to improve what process of sleep?

A 27-year-old patient diagnosed with ADHD returns to the clinic requesting an increase in their Adderall dosage. The patient is currently on the maximum dose of Adderall. As the PMHNP you understand t

A 28-year-old female patient comes into the clinic. Reports that her PMHNP retired, and she wants you as a PMHNP. The patient reports that she is currently taking carbamazepine for bipolar disorder. A

Patient teaching for a patient that is taking valproate should include (Select all that apply):

Oxcarbazepine has a presumed mechanism of anticonvulsant action the same as that for carbamazepine, namely, binding to the open-channel conformation of the VSSC at a site within the channel itself on

The PMHNP understands the benefits of gaining a good genetic history along with genetic testing (genotype) may promote which of the following patient outcomes: (Select all that apply).