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Psychopharmacology Revision Test
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1The use of atypical antipsychotic or second-generation antipsychotic medications in children, adolescents and adults is associated with a number of side effect issues. Which of the following is of most concern for the physical well-being of those so treated
- ASweatiness
- BSleepiness
- CConstipation
- DDry mouth and blurred vision
- ESignificant weight gain
2: In the treatment of major depression in adolescents many of the drugs come with a so-called “black box” warning. What does this mean in practical terms?
- AThe drugs are ineffective in children
- BThe drugs have been associated with an increase in suicidal ideation
- CThe side effects are more severe in adolescents than in adults
- DThe drugs cause sleep disturbance
3: In treating bipolar disorder which of the following classes of agents is most likely to be prescribed?
- AAnticonvulsant agents
- BStimulants
- CBenzodiazepines
- DAtomoxetine
- EAntidepressants
4Among the various classes of medication used to treat major depression in adolescents and adults agents from which general class are most likely to be used as a drug of first choice?
- ATricyclic antidepressants (for example imipramine)
- BSNRIs (venlafaxine for example)
- CSSRIs (e.g., Fluoxetine)
- DAtypical antipsychotic (olanzapine for example)
- EBenzodiazepine (diazepam for example)
5Most textbooks would suggest that antidepressant drugs exert their therapeutic effects when?
- AImmediately
- BAfter two to three days
- COnly at the recommended doses
- DProvided there are no co-morbid somatic illnesses
- EWithin two to four weeks with optimal benefits after six to eight weeks
6In the treatment of Bipolar Disorder there are several alternatives to the use of lithium as a prophylactic agent. From among the following which agents have been used in clinical practice?
- AAntidepressants
- BSome atypical antipsychotics
- CSome anticonvulsant medications
- DAntidepressants and some atypical antipsychotics
- ESome atypical antipsychotics and Some anticonvulsant medications
7In the treatment of bipolar disorder lithium salts are frequently used. It is described as having a narrow therapeutic index. What does this mean?
- ALithium is not safe for use
- BThere is a wide gap between toxic and therapeutic doses of the drug
- CBlood levels need monitoring to check that concentrations are within the therapeutic range
- DThe drug should only be administered to men
- ELithium is not useful in any other disorder
8The use of anticonvulsant drugs to treat bipolar disorder is associated with a number of side effects. The most serious, indeed life threatening, of these is:
- AAlopecia
- BLeukopenia
- CRash
- DStevens –Johnson syndrome
- EBlurred vision.
9In recent years the so called “atypical” or second generation antipsychotic drugs have been introduced for the treatment of schizophrenia. Which statement best characterises the difference between typical or first generation and atypical antipsychotic medications?
- AAtypicals are characterised by less EPS symptoms and little or no tardive dyskinseia
- BAtypical antipsychotic drugs are not as effective as typicals
- CTypical antipsychotic drugs never cause Parkinson like symptoms
- DTypical antipsychotic drugs do not affect the secretion of prolactin
- EAtypical antipsychotic drugs do not affect dopamine D2 receptors
10Venlafaxine, duloxetine and desvenlafaxine are all antidepressant medications from the same general class of agents. To which class of agent are they usually considered to belong?
- AMonoamine oxidase inhibitors
- BDual acting agents or SNRIs
- CWeak antidepressants
- DHerbs and antioxidants
- ETricyclic antidepressants
11Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine are effective treatments for major depression. When first administered they can cause a number of side effects. Which of the following effects may cause the drug to be stopped due to an association with increased suicidal ideation, especially in adolescents?
- AOrthostatic hypotension
- BLower toxicity in overdose
- CFewer sexual side effects than tricyclic antidepressants
- DTransient increase in agitation and anxiety (akathisia)
- EHaematological disorders
12For antidepressants of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor type which of the following statements is true?
- AAre associated with a so called ‘cheese effect
- BAre not as effective as other antidepressant medications
- CAre not associated with an effect on blood pressure
- DWork more rapidly than tricyclic antidepressants
- EAccelerate the breakdown of monoamines in the brain
13Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention are frequently observed in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressants. This constellation of symptoms is referred to as:
- AAdrenergic syndrome
- BAntihistamine effects
- CBeta blockade
- D“Cheese effect”
- EAnticholinergic symptoms
14Bipolar disorder is often treated with atypical antipsychotics or second-generation antipsychotic medications. Associated with their use are a number of side effects. Which of the following is of most concern for the physical well-being of those so treated?
- ASweatiness
- BSleepiness
- CConstipation
- DDry mouth and blurred vision
- ESignificant weight gain
15Sexual dysfunction in men and women is increasingly recognised as a side effect of the administration of which of the following classes of antidepressants?
- AAll classes have been implicated.
- BSNRIS
- CTricyclic antidepressants
- DMAOIS
- ESSRIS
16Bipolar disorder is conceptualised as having three separate phases each often requiring different pharmacological management strategies. In an acute manic phase which medication is most likely to be chosen as a first option?
- ADexamphetamine.
- BAntidepressant.
- CAtypical antipsychotic.
- DZopiclone.
- EBeta-blocker.
17A goal of maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder is to stabilise mood. For this purpose a prophylactic agent is likely to be chosen. Which of the following medications has mood stabilizing properties?
- AAmphetamine.
- BDiazepam.
- CSertraline.
- DLithium.
- ETetrahydrocannabinol.
18What is regarded as the main pathological feature leading to the development of Alzheimer’s dementia?
- APresence of plaques and tangles in the cells of the brain
- BChanges in brain volume
- CStructural changes in synapses of the brain
- DLoss of brain connectivity
- EChanges in the olfactory system
19Many drugs have effects on the central nervous system resulting in the alleviation of anxiety. Which of the following drugs is used predominantly as an antianxiety agent?
- AAmphetamine
- BCocaine
- CDiazepam
- DHaloperidol
- EL-DOPA
20: In the cannabis plant (cannabis sativa) the flowering tops contain the highest concentration of the active ingredient. What is the active ingredient responsible for its psychological effects?
- Amorphine
- Bnicotine
- CΔ-9 tetra-hydrocannabinol
- Dmescaline
- Eadrenaline
21Stimulant medications are most likely to be prescribed to children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) to control their symptoms. Which of the following medications would be classified as stimulants?
- AClonidine
- BFluoxetine
- CAtomoxetine
- DDexamphetamine
- EClozapine
22The use of stimulants in the treatment of children with ADHD is associated with the emergence of some side effects. Which of the following are side effects of typical stimulant agents?
- AWeight loss
- BSleep disturbances
- CJitteriness
- DAll are potential side effects of stimulants
- ENone of these
23Benzodiazepines are a group of medications usually used in the treatment of anxiety disorders or insomnia. They are less likely to be used clinically nowadays because they are associated with some potentially significant effects. Which of the following choices is best describes the concerns with benzodiazepines?
- APsycho-motor performance impairment
- BWithdrawal syndrome on abrupt discontinuation
- CCognitive impairment
- DAll listed
24The condition of ADHD is associated with some abnormal findings in brain circuits on neuroimaging. The circuits identified use certain neurotransmitters for communication between neurons. The involvement of these neurotransmitters has been used as the basis for prescribing medications. Which of the following neurotransmitters has most closely been associated with ADHD?
- AAcetylcholine
- BDopamine
- CGlutamate
- DGamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)
- ESerotonin
25Alzheimer disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder involving the loss of neurones within the brain. One strategy for the restoration of cognitive performance has been to use drugs affecting which specific neurotransmitter?
- ASerotonin
- BAcetylcholine
- CGlycine
- DGABA
- EDopamine
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- Quiz sobre Psychopharmacology Revision Test, criado por Keryn Mitchell em 10-10-2020.
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