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Which type of 5HT receptors is responsible for the therapeutic effects of SSRIs?
Which type of 5HT receptors is responsible for the therapeutic effects of SSRIs?
- 5HT1A (correct)
- 5HT3 and 5HT4
- 5HT6 and 5HT7
- 5HT2A and 5HT2C
What is the primary factor in selecting an antidepressant drug?
What is the primary factor in selecting an antidepressant drug?
- Indication for the medication (correct)
- Availability of the medication
- Cost of the medication
- Potential drug interactions
What is the most common adverse effect of SSRIs?
What is the most common adverse effect of SSRIs?
- Nausea (correct)
- Loss of libido
- Anorgasmia
- Weight gain
Which of the following conditions is NOT typically treated with antipsychotic drugs?
Which of the following conditions is NOT typically treated with antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary mechanism of action of SSRIs?
What is the primary mechanism of action of SSRIs?
What is the primary route of excretion for SSRIs?
What is the primary route of excretion for SSRIs?
What is the primary goal of using antidepressant drugs in the treatment of depression?
What is the primary goal of using antidepressant drugs in the treatment of depression?
Which type of antidepressant is chemically diverse and specifically inhibits serotonin reuptake?
Which type of antidepressant is chemically diverse and specifically inhibits serotonin reuptake?
What is a common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) due to the block of muscarinic receptors?
What is a common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) due to the block of muscarinic receptors?
What is the mechanism by which tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) increase the concentration of monoamines in the synaptic cleft?
What is the mechanism by which tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) increase the concentration of monoamines in the synaptic cleft?
How do tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) compare to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in terms of safety in overdose?
How do tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) compare to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in terms of safety in overdose?
What is the primary route of excretion for tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
What is the primary route of excretion for tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
What is the estimated percentage of the population affected by schizophrenia?
What is the estimated percentage of the population affected by schizophrenia?
What is the primary goal of pharmacological treatment of psychoses?
What is the primary goal of pharmacological treatment of psychoses?
What is the term for the disruption to normal emotions and behaviors in schizophrenia?
What is the term for the disruption to normal emotions and behaviors in schizophrenia?
What is the neurochemical basis of positive symptoms in schizophrenia?
What is the neurochemical basis of positive symptoms in schizophrenia?
What is the term for the classification of antipsychotic drugs that are first-generation?
What is the term for the classification of antipsychotic drugs that are first-generation?
What is the approximate age range when schizophrenia most commonly has its onset?
What is the approximate age range when schizophrenia most commonly has its onset?
Which type of antipsychotic drugs are known to ameliorate both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which type of antipsychotic drugs are known to ameliorate both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs in reducing symptoms of schizophrenia?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs in reducing symptoms of schizophrenia?
Which of the following side effects is commonly associated with conventional antipsychotic drugs?
Which of the following side effects is commonly associated with conventional antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary difference between typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary difference between typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs?
Which of the following is a long-term side effect of conventional antipsychotic drugs?
Which of the following is a long-term side effect of conventional antipsychotic drugs?
What is the reason for the endocrine side effects of antipsychotic drugs?
What is the reason for the endocrine side effects of antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary consideration for choosing an antipsychotic drug?
What is the primary consideration for choosing an antipsychotic drug?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is known to cause bone marrow suppression?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is known to cause bone marrow suppression?
What is the approximate percentage of patients who do not respond to antipsychotic drugs?
What is the approximate percentage of patients who do not respond to antipsychotic drugs?
How do slow-release preparations of antipsychotic drugs work?
How do slow-release preparations of antipsychotic drugs work?
What is the primary route of administration for antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary route of administration for antipsychotic drugs?
What is the main organ responsible for the metabolism of antipsychotic drugs?
What is the main organ responsible for the metabolism of antipsychotic drugs?
