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CounselingCEUsOnline #17 - Psychopharmacology: What A Counselor Needs To Know

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Question # 1 (Multiple Choice) Common signs of clinical depression include which of the following?

A) loss of energy and difficulty concentrating.
B) lack of enjoyment from previously enjoyed activities.
C) negative self-image and withdrawal.
D) listlessness.
E) all of these are indications of depression.

Question # 2 (Multiple Choice) Autism affects which of the following?

A) speech.
B) movement.
C) social relationships.
D) academic performance.
E) all of these.

Question # 3 (True/False) Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication.

A) True
B) False

Question # 4 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following is not one of the major classifications of psychotropic medications?

A) antidiaretics.
B) antidepressants.
C) mood stabilizers
D) anxiety medications
E) stimulants

Question # 5 (Multiple Choice) About how many children are diagnosed autistic?

A) five in 10,000.
B) one in 1000.
C) one in 50,000.
D) 10 in 10,000.
E) 1 in 10.

Question # 6 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following may be fatal when combined with alcohol?

A) Valium.
B) Ritalin.
C) Selcor.
D) Inderol.
E) Restoril.

Question # 7 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following are useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders?

A) appetite suppressants.
B) antioxidents.
C) benzodiazapines.
D) amphetamines.
E) stimulants.

Question # 8 (True/False) Drugs work only in the digestive system to affect other parts of the body.

A) True
B) False

Question # 9 (True/False) Aspirin can be employed to take advantage of its anti-blood-clotting properties.

A) True
B) False

Question # 10 (True/False) Thorazine is an antipsychotic medication.

A) True
B) False

Question # 11 (True/False) Epinepherine is the same as adrenaline.

A) True
B) False

Question # 12 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following is not a common symptom of ADHD?

A) hyperactivity.
B) high sugar levels.
C) inattention.
D) impulsivity.
E) inability to focus.

Question # 13 (True/False) Dexadrine is a mood stabilizer used with ADHD children.

A) True
B) False

Question # 14 (True/False) Sleeping pills are also referred to as hypnotics.

A) True
B) False

Question # 15 (Multiple Choice) ADHD symptoms are most likely to be observed in

A) females.
B) females before age 12.
C) males.
D) young adults.
E) adults.

Question # 16 (True/False) The client, physician, and counselor should be vigilant at all times regarding side effects.

A) True
B) False

Question # 17 (Multiple Choice) Typically, what class of medications are prescribed for individuals with conduct disorders?

A) antidepressants.
B) analgesics.
C) stimulants.
D) antihistamines.
E) anticoagulants.

Question # 18 (True/False) The client, physician, and the therapist must work as a team in employing medications with counseling.

A) True
B) False

Question # 19 (Multiple Choice) Asthma is typically treated with

A) cromolyn and corticosteroids.
B) amphetimines.
C) lithium.
D) clonidine.
E) none of these.

Question # 20 (Multiple Choice) Wellbutrin is to antidepressants as Benedryl is to

A) stimulants.
B) mood stabilizers.
C) side effects medications.
D) anxiolytics.
E) tranquilizers.

Question # 21 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following is not an antipsychotic?

A) Dexadrine.
B) olanzapine.
C) clozapine.
D) respiradine.
E) all of these are antipsychotics.

Question # 22 (True/False) School authorities meed to be kept completely informed of any medications used by students.

A) True
B) False

Question # 23 (Multiple Choice) The speed at which a medication enters the bloodstream is known as

A) coagulation.
B) stabilization.
C) transmission.
D) absorption.
E) transfer.

Question # 24 (Multiple Choice) Beta blockers are to cardiovascular conditions as stimulants are to

A) ADHD.
B) alcohol abuse.
C) schizophrenia.
D) psychosis.
E) mental retardation.

Question # 25 (True/False) Acetylcholine controls such things as salivation.