Antidepressant Drugs Classification Quiz

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What is the purpose of Flurazepam (Dalmane)?

Treatment of insomnia (correct)

Treatment of schizophrenia

Treatment of depression

Treatment of anxiety

Which drug is classified as a short-acting sedative-hypnotic sleep agent?

Buspirone hydrochloride

Triazolam (correct)

Amitriptyline hydrochloride

Nortriptyline hydrochloride

What is the main function of Melatonin receptor agonists?

Treating anxiety disorders

Inducing sleep (correct)

Improving memory

Managing depression symptoms

Which type of antidepressant drugs work by increasing the availability of serotonin at the synaptic gap?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Oxazepam (Serax)?

Treating anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is commonly prescribed for depression and is also known as Cipralex?

Escitalopram oxalate Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is NOT mentioned as being altered in the text?

Acetylcholine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Benzodiazepines as mentioned in the text?

Treating Anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which psychotropic drug is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures?

Lorazepam Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT advised regarding the use of Benzodiazepines as per the text?

Taking before sleep Signup and view all the answers

Which mental illness is NOT specifically mentioned as being treated with psychotropic drugs in the text?

Parkinson's Disease Signup and view all the answers

What remains elusive to investigators according to the text?

The exact mechanism of action of psychotropic drugs Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of antidepressant drugs includes Venlafaxine hydrochloride and Duloxetine hydrochloride?

Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is classified as a Serotonin and norepinephrine disinhibitor?

Mirtazapine (Remeron) Signup and view all the answers

Which antidepressant classification interferes with most medications and requires avoiding foods high in tyramine like aged cheese and cured meats?

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Signup and view all the answers

Which antidepressant drug should not be taken with foods high in tyramine, such as aged cheese and soy products?

Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil) Signup and view all the answers

Which antidepressant drug is also known as Anipryl?

Selegiline hydrochloride Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is classified separately from the main categories of antidepressants mentioned and includes Wellbutrin and Zyban?

Bupropion hydrochloride Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs is typically used for treating anxiety and includes examples like Lexapro and Celexa?

SSRIs Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is classified as an SNRI and is often prescribed for anxiety?

Duloxetine Signup and view all the answers

What are common side effects associated with SSRIs when used to treat anxiety?

Nausea Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class includes medications like Elavil and Pamelor that are sometimes used for anxiety?

TCAs Signup and view all the answers

What are some less common but serious side effects associated with the use of SSRIs?

Seizures Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is a benzodiazepine that is commonly prescribed for anxiety?

Alprazolam Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is a benefit of second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs?

Target both negative and positive symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drug is known for potentially causing fatal blood dyscrasia?

Clozapine (Clozaril) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs on neurotransmitters?

Block serotonin and dopamine receptors Signup and view all the answers

Which atypical antipsychotic is specifically mentioned for being used in mania as well as psychosis?

Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can be caused by anti-psychotic medications as mentioned in the text?

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) Signup and view all the answers

Why are second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs often preferred over first-generation antipsychotics?

They target both positive and negative symptoms with fewer side effects Signup and view all the answers