Think you know your psych meds? Time to prove it.
This quiz takes you beyond the basics and into the kind of real-world knowledge clinicians actually use. Whether you’re brushing up for the NCE, sharpening your clinical instincts, or just testing what you think you know, dive in and see how strong your psychotropics game really is. Let’s get started.
#1. Which class of medication does fluoxetine (Prozac) belong to?
#2. Which of the following is a common side effect of SSRIs?
#3. Which medication carries a risk of agranulocytosis and requires regular bloodwork?
#4. Which benzodiazepine has the shortest onset and is commonly used for panic attacks?
#5. Which mood stabilizer requires blood level monitoring due to toxicity risk?
#6. A major risk of abruptly stopping benzodiazepines is:
#7. Which medication is first-line for PTSD nightmares?
#8. Which antidepressant is MOST likely to cause sedation and increased appetite?
#9. Which of the following is an FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD)?
#10. Which antidepressant is most likely to worsen anxiety if started at too high a dose?