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3

What are some of the symptoms of depression? Check all that apply.

A
loss of interest in regular activities
B
feelings of worthlessness
C
visual hallucinations
D
inability to tell reality from fantasy
E
feelings of anxiety
4

Why would someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder be prescribed chlorpromazine as part of their treatment, while someone with depression would not?

A
Bipolar disorder is usually treated with an antianxiety medication.
B
Chlorpromazine is an antidepressant
C
Chlorpromazine treats mania, which is not a symptom of depression
D
Chlorpromazine may increase the effects of depression
5

What drug treatments are prescribed for obsessive-compulsive disorder?

A
serotonin supplements
B
antianxiety medications
C
antipsychotic medications
6

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A
chlorpromazine
B
duloxetine
C
imipramine
D
phenothiazine
7

Someone comes to the pharmacy with a prescription for alprazolam. He is likely being treated for which mental illnesses?

A
depression
B
panic disorder
C
delusional disorder
D
obsessive-compulsive disorder
E
schizoaffective disorder
9

Question text not available

A
Thorazine™
B
Xanax™
C
Tofranil™
D
Ativan™
10

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Answer not available
11

Which statement most accurately demonstrates the treatment of someone with a mental illness?

A
Counseling is the best treatment for all mental illnesses.
B
Counseling and medications are usually combined as an effective treatment.
C
Pharmaceuticals are the only effective treatment for mental illnesses.
D
Mental illnesses are completely psychological and cannot be treated with drugs.
12

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A
dopamine
B
serotonin
C
benzodiazepine
14

Why would a physician prescribe an antipsychotic drug to someone with a mood disorder?

A
He has lost energy and is unable to work.
B
He is hearing voices and seeing things that are not there.
C
He has bipolar disorder and experiences manic episodes.
D
The physician has prescribed the wrong drug.
15

What are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder? Check all that apply.

A
strong feelings of elatedness
B
delusions
C
depression
D
hallucinations
E
feelings of guilt
18

Which disorders are classified as anxiety disorders? Check all that apply.

A
post-traumatic stress disorder
B
bipolar disorder
C
panic disorder
D
obsessive-compulsive disorder
19

Question text not available

A
schizophrenia
B
panic disorder
C
bipolar disorder
D
hallucinations

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