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Medications and Their Side Effects Webinar Post Test
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1. Neurotransmitters
a. Transmit neural impulses across the synapse
b. Are neurons
c. Are electricity
d. Die as you get older
2. Low levels of serotonin
a. Are associated with feelings of calm and ease
b. Are associated with feelings of stress
c. Are associated with mania
d. Are associated with a depressed mood
3. Which of the following side effects is associated with MAOI medications?
a. Dry mouth
b. Reduced sexual desire
c. Altered sense of taste
d. All of the above
4. Prozac is an example of what kind of medication?
a. Trycylic anti-depressant
b. Anti-anxiety
c. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
d. Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
5. Pristiq is an example of what kind of medication?
a. Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
b. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
c. Atypical anti-psychotic
d. Mood Stabilizer
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Medications and Their Side Effects Webinar Post Test
6. Anti-psychotic medications work by blocking the effect of
a. Serotonin
b. Haldol
c. Dopamine
d. Dry mouth
7. Parkinsonism and Akathisia are examples of
a. Extrapyramidal side effects
b. Allergic reactions
c. Clozaril
d. Dopamine
8. Side effects of atypical (newer) antipsychotics include
a. Mania
b. Weight gain
c. GABA
d. Depression
9. Jerking of arms or legs, marked dizziness, and slurred speech could be signs of
a. Mania
b. Depression
c. Lithium Toxicity
d. Bipolar
10. Benzodiazepines enhance the effect of
a. Serotonin
b. Tolerance
c. Dopamine
d. GABA
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Passing score is 7/10 (70%)
People Incorporated Training: Last updated 1/1/14