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Which of the following is the primary neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation?

a) Dopamine b) Serotonin c) GABA d) Glutamate None

What is the most common treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

a) Antipsychotics b) Mood stabilizers c) Antidepressants d) Anxiolytics None

Which therapeutic approach focuses on altering maladaptive thought patterns?

a) Psychoanalysis

b) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

c) Humanistic Therapy

d) Psychodynamic Therapy

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What is the primary goal of crisis intervention?

a) Long-term psychotherapy

b) Stabilization and return to baseline functioning

c) Medication management

d) Patient education

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Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?

a) Euphoria

b) Hallucinations

c) Insomnia

d) Increased energy

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Which medication is commonly used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

a) Lithium

b) Fluoxetine

c) Diazepam

d) Risperidone

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What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing a panic attack?

a) Encouraging deep breathing

b) Administering antidepressants

c) Providing stimulating activities

d) Restricting fluid intake

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Which of the following is a key feature of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

a) Grandiosity

b) Impulsivity

c) Manic episodes

d) Compulsions

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Which type of therapy is most effective for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

a) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

b) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

c) Client-Centered Therapy

d) Art Therapy

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What is the primary symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

a) Delusions

b) Obsessions and compulsions

c) Mood swings

d) Panic attacks

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Which of the following is an example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

a) Apathy

b) Flat affect

c) Delusions

d) Social withdrawal

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What is the purpose of a Mental Status Examination (MSE)?

a) Diagnose physical illnesses

b) Evaluate a patient's cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning

c) Measure blood pressure and vital signs

d) Assess dietary habits

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Which disorder is characterized by chronic, pervasive low mood with fewer symptoms than major depression

a) Bipolar Disorder

b) Schizophrenia

c) Dysthymia

d) Cyclothymia

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Which class of medication is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders?

a) Antipsychotics

b) Benzodiazepines

c) Antidepressants

d) Mood stabilizers

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What is a common side effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

a) Memory loss

b) Increased appetite

c) Weight gain

d) Insomnia

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What is the main characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?

a) Excessive worry

b) Disregard for the rights of others

c) Fear of abandonment

d) Persistent mood swings

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Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the therapeutic alliance between the nurse and the patient?

a) Person-Centered Therapy

b) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

c) Psychoanalysis

d) Group Therapy

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What is the primary feature of panic disorder?

a) Constant worry

b) Recurrent unexpected panic attacks

c) Persistent low mood

d) Hearing voices

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Which medication is commonly used to manage symptoms of ADHD?

a) Lithium

b) Clozapine

c) Methylphenidate

d) Haloperidol

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. What is the primary goal of family therapy in mental health treatment?

a) Individual symptom reduction

b) Medication compliance

c) Improving communication and resolving conflicts within the family

d) Enhancing physical fitness

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Which of the following is a potential side effect of antipsychotic medication?

a) Hypertension

b) Hyperglycemia

c) Bradycardia

d) Hyperreflexia

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What is the main characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD

a) Fear of specific objects or situations

b) Recurrent nightmares

c) Excessive and uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life

d) Avoidance of social interactions

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Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

a) Hallucinations

b) Paranoia

c) Anhedonia

d) Delusions

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What is the primary purpose of cognitive restructuring in CBT?

a) Identifying and changing distorted thinking patterns

b) Increasing physical activity levels

c) Enhancing social skills

d) Improving sleep hygiene

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Welcome to the Pharmacology I Quiz

This quiz includes different types of questions. Please read each carefully and follow the instructions:

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1. Which of the following describes pharmacokinetics?

A) The study of how drugs affect the body.

B) The study of how the body affects a drug

C) The study of drug sources.

D) The study of drug classification.

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2. What does pharmacodynamics study?

A) How drugs are manufactured.

B) How the body processes drugs.

C) The effects of drugs on the body.

D) Drug distribution mechanisms.

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3. What is an essential drug?

A) A drug available only by prescription.

B) A drug that is not substitutable.

C) A drug accessible at secondary levels of health care.

D) A drug that satisfies the priority health care needs of the population

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4. Which of the following is a natural source of drugs?

A) Chemical synthesis in a lab.

B) Microorganisms

C) Pharmaceutical companies.

D) Prescriptions from a doctor.

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5. Which term describes the study of drugs?

A) Anatomy.

B) Physiology.

C) Pharmacology

D) Microbiology.

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6. What does 'rational medicine use' imply?

A) Using the newest, most expensive medications.

B) Dispensing medicine without diagnosis.

C) Giving medicines based on irrational beliefs.

D) Medicines are prescribed according to the right dose, route, and duration

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7. Which route of administration is considered parenteral?

A) Oral.

B) Intravenous

C) Rectal

D) Topical

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8. What is a controlled substance?

A) Any drug needing a prescription.

B) Medications used to treat cough.

C) A drug with the potential for abuse or dependence

D) Over-the-counter medications.

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9. What is an elixir?

A) A solid dosage form.

B) A sweetened hydro-alcoholic liquid .

C) A topical preparation.

D) An injectable solution.

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10. What is a capsule?

A) A liquid drug form.

B) A solid dosage form in a gelatin shell .

C) A drug applied to the skin.

D) An inhaled medication

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11. What is the first-pass effect?

A) The initial metabolism of a drug in the liver, before systemic circulation

B) The excretion of a drug by the kidneys.

C) The distribution of a drug to the tissues. .

D) The binding of a drug to plasma proteins

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12. What is bioavailability?

A) The rate at which a drug is metabolized.

B) The fraction of the administered dose of a drug that reaches the systemic circulation unchanged

C) The binding of a drug to plasma proteins.

D) The distribution of a drug to the tissues.

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13. What is drug half-life?

A) The time it takes for a drug to be completely absorbed.

B) The time it takes for the concentration of a drug in the plasma to decrease by one-half

C) The time it takes for a drug to be completely metabolized.

D) The time it takes for a drug to be completely excreted.

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14. Which of the following is a semi-solid preparation?

A) Solution.

B) Suspension.

C) Cream

D) Tablet.

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15. What is a suspension?

A) A clear liquid in which a drug is completely dissolved.

B) A preparation of finely divided drugs distributed uniformly in a vehicle in which it exhibits a minimum degree of solubility

C) A sweetened hydro-alcoholic solution.

D) A solid dosage form.

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16. Which of the following best defines an agonist?

A) A drug that inhibits a cellular function.

B) A drug that binds to a receptor and produces a response .

C) A drug that blocks the action of another drug.

D) A drug that has no effect on cellular function

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17. What is an antagonist?

A) A drug that enhances a cellular function.

B) A drug that binds to a receptor and prevents a response

C) A drug that mimics the action of another drug.

D) A drug that has no effect on cellular function.

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18. What does 'contraindication' mean in pharmacology?

A) A reason to use a particular drug.

B) A specific situation when a drug should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient

C) A drug's mechanism of action.

D) A drug's potential benefits.

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19. What is a synergistic effect?

A) When one drug decreases the effect of another drug.

B) The combined effect of two drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each drug alone.

C) When the combined effect of two drugs is greater than the sum of the effects of each drug alone

D) When two drugs have no effect when given together.

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20. Which of the following is a pharmaceutical preparation?

A) Tablet

B) Plant.

C) Toxin.

D) Microorganism.

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21. What is the main purpose of drug classification?

A) To confuse healthcare providers.

B) To organize drugs with similar characteristics

C) To make drugs more expensive.

D) To limit the number of drugs available.

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22. Which route of drug administration results in 100% bioavailability?

A) Oral.

B) Intramuscular.

C) Intravenous

D) Subcutaneous.

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23. Which of the following describes 'maintenance dose'?

A) The initial dose of a drug.

B) A dose required to keep the plasma drug concentration at the required therapeutic level

C) The highest dose of a drug.

D) A dose that causes toxic effects

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24. What is a loading dose?

A) An increased dose of a drug given to rapidly achieve therapeutic levels

B) A decreased dose of a drug given to children.

C) A dose given to counteract side effects.

D) A dose given to prevent drug interactions.

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25. What is 'tolerance' in pharmacology?

A) An allergic reaction to a drug.

B) Decreased response to a drug over time

C) Increased response to a drug over time.

D) A genetic predisposition to drug effects.

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