FREE ABPN MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which medication prevents dopamine from being taken up from the synaptic cleft by blocking dopamine transporters?

Accepted Answer

Methlyphenidate

Answer

Amphetamine

Answer

All of the above

Question 2

Which medication raises dopamine levels in the synaptic cleft?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Methlyphenidate

Answer

Amphetamine

Question 3

What effects on the neuroanatomy of norepinephrine neurons do amphetamine and methlyphenidate have in addition to changing dopamine levels?

Accepted Answer

Suppress locus coeruleus NE neurons

Answer

Activate locus coeruleus NE neurons

Answer

Suppress decimus meridius NE neurons

Answer

Activate decimus meridius NE neurons

Question 4

Which of the following qualities of bupropion (Wellbutrin) is NOT TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Selective Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Answer

Primarily used in adults

Answer

Has a risk of having seizures

Answer

Not susceptible to abuse

Question 5

What Methylphenidate mediation has an osmotic release and lasts for 12 hours?

Accepted Answer

Concerta

Answer

Daytrana

Answer

Vyvanse

Answer

Strattera

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT qualify as a typical, targeted side effect of stimulants?

Accepted Answer

Ataxia

Answer

Changes in mood

Answer

Headache

Answer

Anorexia

Question 7

Clonidine, sometimes known as catapres, is an option for treating ADHD when stimulant medication causes tics to increase.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

Which of the following claims regarding childhood ADHD is NOT TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Higher doses for inattentive or mixed forms of ADHD, lower doses for hyperactive type

Answer

This age group benefits most from medication studies.

Answer

60% respond to stimulants

Answer

Formulations with a long half-life are more preferred.

Question 9

Combining cognitive behavior therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is superior to either treatment alone for treating severe depressive disorder in pediatric patients.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 10

Which of the following SSRIs is NOT highly advised by experts when treating pediatric patients with major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Paroxetine

Answer

Citalopram

Answer

Fluoxetine

Answer

Sertraline