Are you preparing for a nursing exam or looking to test your knowledge of mental health medications? This free comprehensive multiple-choice mock test includes 30 questions and answers covering a range of topics related to psychiatric medications. From antidepressants and antipsychotics to mood stabilizers and drugs used for addiction treatment, this test will assess your understanding of pharmacology in mental health care. Whether you’re studying for a nursing admission test or simply want to enhance your knowledge in this field, this free practice test is a valuable resource. Familiarize yourself with key concepts and keywords while assessing your proficiency in psychiatric nursing.
Subject: Psychiatric Nursing
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Norepinephrine
2. The drug lithium is commonly used to treat which disorder?
A) Anxiety disorder
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Major depressive disorder
D) Schizophrenia
3. Benzodiazepines exert their pharmacological effects by enhancing the activity of which neurotransmitter?
A) Serotonin
B) Dopamine
C) GABA
D) Glutamate
4. Antipsychotic medications that primarily block dopamine receptors are known as:
A) Tricyclics
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Atypical antipsychotics
D) Typical antipsychotics
5. Which class of medications is commonly prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A) Antipsychotics
B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
C) Stimulants
D) Mood stabilizers
6. The medication clozapine is primarily used for the treatment of:
A) Anxiety disorders
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Schizophrenia
D) Major depressive disorder
7. Which of the following is an atypical antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
A) Fluoxetine
B) Venlafaxine
C) Buspirone
D) Bupropion
8. The primary neurotransmitter targeted by monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is:
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Norepinephrine
9. Which of the following medications is commonly used for smoking cessation?
A) Sertraline
B) Varenicline
C) Lithium
D) Quetiapine
10. Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome can occur with the abrupt cessation of which class of medications?
A) Benzodiazepines
B) Antipsychotics
C) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
D) Mood stabilizers
11. The medication methadone is primarily used for the treatment of:
A) Opioid addiction
B) Alcohol dependence
C) Nicotine dependence
D) Stimulant use disorder
12. Which of the following medications is a commonly prescribed mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder?
A) Escitalopram
B) Lamotrigine
C) Paroxetine
D) Duloxetine
13. The medication naloxone is used to:
A) Treat opioid overdose
B) Induce anesthesia
C) Treat benzodiazepine withdrawal
D) Manage alcohol withdrawal
14. Which class of medications is commonly used to treat insomnia?
A) Beta-blockers
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Antipsychotics
D) Antidepressants
15. Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for social anxiety disorder?
A) Lorazepam
B) Buspirone
C) Propranolol
D) Fluvoxamine
16. The medication disulfiram is used in the treatment of:
A) Cocaine addiction
B) Opioid overdose
C) Alcohol dependence
D) Nicotine dependence
17. The primary mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) involves:
A) Blocking norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake
B) Enhancing GABAergic transmission
C) Inhibiting dopamine synthesis
D) Blocking glutamate receptors
18. Which of the following medications is commonly used for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A) Clonazepam
B) Mirtazapine
C) Sertraline
D) Haloperidol
19. The medication alprazolam belongs to which class of medications?
A) Antipsychotics
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Antidepressants
D) Mood stabilizers
20. Which of the following medications is a commonly prescribed stimulant for the treatment of narcolepsy?
A) Atomoxetine
B) Modafinil
C) Methylphenidate
D) Bupropion
21. The medication phenelzine is an example of a:
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
B) Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
C) Benzodiazepine
D) Typical antipsychotic
22. Which of the following medications is used in the treatment of opioid use disorder?
A) Sertraline
B) Gabapentin
C) Buprenorphine
D) Quetiapine
23. The medication donepezil is commonly prescribed for the treatment of:
A) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
B) Alzheimer’s disease
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Panic disorder
24. Which of the following medications is commonly used for smoking cessation?
A) Duloxetine
B) Aripiprazole
C) Naltrexone
D) Varenicline
25. The primary mechanism of action of antipsychotic medications is thought to involve blocking which type of receptors?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) GABA
D) Glutamate
26. The medication valproic acid is commonly used as a mood stabilizer for the treatment of:
A) Schizophrenia
B) Major depressive disorder
C) Panic disorder
D) Bipolar disorder
27. Which class of medications is commonly used to treat symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A) Antipsychotics
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
D) Mood stabilizers
28. The medication buprenorphine is used for the treatment of:
A) Alcohol dependence
B) Opioid use disorder
C) Nicotine dependence
D) Cocaine addiction
29. Which of the following medications is commonly used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
A) Risperidone
B) Sertraline
C) Quetiapine
D) Venlafaxine
30. The medication methylphenidate is commonly prescribed for the treatment of:
A) Alzheimer’s disease
B) Schizophrenia
C) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
D) Major depressive disorder
Answers:
- B
- B
- C
- D
- C
- C
- D
- B
- B
- C
- A
- B
- A
- B
- C
- C
- A
- C
- B
- C
- B
- C
- B
- D
- A
- D
- C
- B
- B
- C