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Chapter 40. Depressive Disorders
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Chapter 40. Depressive Disorders

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 40. Depressive Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which of the following is the mechanism by which the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drugs appear to work?
a. Blocking reuptake of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and substance P
b. Blocking reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
c. Enhancing reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
d. Enhancing reuptake of GABA and substance P

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. The health care provider teaches a patient beginning tricyclic antidepressant drug therapy about measures to minimize the most serious common adverse drug effects. Which of the following adverse reactions is considered the most serious?
a. Orthostatic hypotension c. Blurred vision
b. Dry mouth d. Urinary retention

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

  1. A patient receiving a tricyclic antidepressant complains of constipation. What is the health care provider’s interpretation of the patient’s complaint?
a. It is a sign of recovery from depression.
b. It is an attention-getting mechanism.
c. It is a common side effect of the drug.
d. It is an indication that this drug should be stopped.

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. A patient has begun taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for depression. When will the effects of the drug first be felt?
a. 5-7 days c. 1-2 months
b. 1-4 weeks d. 3-6 months

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

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