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Which of the following is a common side effect of antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary function of antipsychotic drugs?
What is a potential risk of abruptly stopping antipsychotic medication?
Which part of the nervous system is said to be almost entirely cholinergic?
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What is the primary function of cholinergic agents?
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What is the term used for a substance that is capable of producing, altering, or releasing acetylcholine or butyrylcholine?
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What type of drugs are called parasympathomimetic or cholinomimetic drugs?
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What neurotransmitter is used by a synapse to be considered cholinergic?
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Study Notes
Antipsychotic Drugs
- A common side effect of antipsychotic drugs is weight gain.
- The primary function of antipsychotic drugs is to treat psychosis, which is a mental state characterized by a disconnection from reality.
- Abruptly stopping antipsychotic medication can lead to a potential risk of rebound psychosis.
Cholinergic System
- The autonomic nervous system is said to be almost entirely cholinergic.
- The primary function of cholinergic agents is to increase the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
- A substance that is capable of producing, altering, or releasing acetylcholine or butyrylcholine is called a cholinergic agent.
- Parasympathomimetic or cholinomimetic drugs are a type of drugs that mimic the action of acetylcholine.
- A synapse is considered cholinergic if it uses the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
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Test your knowledge on antipsychotic drugs with this quiz. Explore common side effects, primary functions, and potential risks of abruptly stopping medication. Gain insight into important aspects of antipsychotic drug therapy.
