(Answer Guide) NURS 6630 week 4 knolwedge check

Week 4 quiz: 6630 week 4 knolwedge check

6630 week 4 knolwedge check  Question 1 (1 pt) Which dietary amino acid, when not broken down due to monoamine oxidase inhibition, is implicated in hypertensive crises in patients on MAOIs?

  • Tyramine
  • Tyrosine
  • Tryptophan
  • Histidine
  • Phenylalanine

Question 2 (1 pt) In the physical examination of an adolescent with suspected depression, which of the following findings would be most likely?

  • Changes in blood pressure
  • Changes in weight
  • Changes in heart rate
  • Changes in respiratory rate
  • Changes in oxygen saturation

Question 3 (1 pt) Which statement is TRUE?

  • Duloxetine is not recommended for diabetic neuropathy.
  • Tricyclic antidepressants have fewer side effects than selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
  • Amitriptyline is indicated for chronic pain.
  • Tricyclic antidepressants are rarely indicated in major depression.
  • Selegiline is often indicated for smoking cessation.

Question 4 (1 pt) A patient with depression is prescribed amitriptyline. After starting the medication, the patient complains of dry mouth and constipation. These side effects are primarily due to which mechanism?

  • Dopamine antagonism
  • Histamine antagonism
  • Alpha-1 antagonism
  • Alpha-2 antagonism
  • Acetylcholine antagonism

Question 5 (1 pt) What is a feature of tricyclic antidepressants?

  • Dialyzable
  • Lower seizure threshold
  • Insignificant first-pass metabolism
  • Low side effect profile
  • Low volume of distribution

Question 6 (1 pt) Which monoamine oxidase inhibitor is matched with its mechanism of action?

  • Tranylcypromine: a selective MAO-B inhibitor
  • Hydracarbazine: a nonselective MAO-B inhibitor
  • Phenelzine: a selective MAO-A inhibitor
  • Moclobemide: a selective MAO-A inhibitor
  • Selegiline: a selective MAO-A inhibitor

Question 7 (1 pt) Based on the amine hypothesis of depression, which hormonal change within the synaptic cleft is responsible for depression?

  • High levels of dopamine
  • Low levels of acetylcholine
  • High levels of serotonin
  • High levels of GABA
  • Low levels of norepinephrine

Question 8 (1 pt) Which antidepressant is a suitable option for a patient concerned about sexual side effects?

  • Sertraline
  • Bupropion
  • Paroxetine
  • Escitalopram
  • Venlafaxine

Question 9 (1 pt) Of the following list of tricyclic antidepressants, which medication is likely to have fewer side effects?

  • Desipramine
  • Duloxetine
  • Imipramine
  • Doxepin
  • Amitriptyline

Question 10 (1 pt) Which monoamine oxidase inhibitor is matched with its mechanism of action?

  • Hydracarbazine: a selective MAO-B inhibitor
  • Selegiline: a MAO-B inhibitor
  • Phenelzine: a selective MAO-A inhibitor
  • Moclobemide: a non-selective MAOI
  • Tranylcypromine: a selective MAO-A inhibitor

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Question 1 pts

Which dietary amino acid, when not broken down due to monoamine oxidase inhibition, is implicated in hypertensive crises in patients on MAOIs?

Group of answer choices

Tyramine 

Tyrosine

Tryptophan

Histidine

Phenylalanine

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