CHAPTER 27 Pharmacology in Psychiatric Care

CHAPTER 27 Pharmacology in Psychiatric Care

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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TRUE/FALSE

1. An older term for antipsychotics is neuroleptics.

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1

2. Antidepressants are given only orally.

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1

3. A fatal overdose of cyclic antidepressants may consist of taking only a few days’ supply at one time.

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1

4. A person taking antidepressants will require more alcohol to become impaired than one who is not taking antidepressants.

ANS:  F                    PTS:   1

5. Blood levels of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found in research to be of great clinical use in assessing nonresponse or toxicity.

ANS:  F                    PTS:   1