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What side effect is commonly associated with MAOi medications?
What side effect is commonly associated with MAOi medications?
- Urinary Retention
- Sedation
- Blurred Vision
- Orthostatic Hypotension (correct)
Which medication is classified as an anti-cholinergic?
Which medication is classified as an anti-cholinergic?
- Parnate
- Akineton (Bisperiden) (correct)
- Luvox (Fluvoxamine)
- Symmetrel (Amantadine)
What is the toxic effect of Lithium Carbonate?
What is the toxic effect of Lithium Carbonate?
- Thirst and polyuria (correct)
- Tremors and nausea/vomiting
- Seizure and tremors
- Polyuria and coma
Which neurotransmitter increase does Lithium Carbonate cause in the body?
Which neurotransmitter increase does Lithium Carbonate cause in the body?
What effect does decreased GABA levels have on the body?
What effect does decreased GABA levels have on the body?
Which medication is classified as an anti-manic drug?
Which medication is classified as an anti-manic drug?
Which class of medication is typically used for schizophrenia and targets (+) symptoms like delusions and hallucinations?
Which class of medication is typically used for schizophrenia and targets (+) symptoms like delusions and hallucinations?
Which of the following is an atypical anti-psychotic used for both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which of the following is an atypical anti-psychotic used for both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
What is the typical duration of treatment with anti-depressants to see full effects?
What is the typical duration of treatment with anti-depressants to see full effects?
Which of the following is a common side effect of tricyclic anti-depressants due to their anti-cholinergic properties?
Which of the following is a common side effect of tricyclic anti-depressants due to their anti-cholinergic properties?
Which major tranquilizer is associated with the mnemonic 'CaR of SuZy' and is used for both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which major tranquilizer is associated with the mnemonic 'CaR of SuZy' and is used for both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which atypical anti-psychotic is NOT mentioned in the mnemonic 'MaHaL Na PaSTa' but is part of the atypical class for treating schizophrenia?
Which atypical anti-psychotic is NOT mentioned in the mnemonic 'MaHaL Na PaSTa' but is part of the atypical class for treating schizophrenia?
