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What is the primary use of First Generation Antipsychotics?
What is the primary use of First Generation Antipsychotics?
- To have a rapid antipsychotic effect
- To reduce positive symptoms effectively (correct)
- To primarily treat negative symptoms
- To cure symptoms
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of First Generation Antipsychotics related to the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of First Generation Antipsychotics related to the cardiovascular system?
- Endocrine effects
- Metabolic effects
- Sedation
- Orthostatic hypotension (correct)
How are First Generation Antipsychotics usually administered?
How are First Generation Antipsychotics usually administered?
- Exclusively through oral tablets
- Orally and through injection (correct)
- Only through injection
- Intravenously
What is a rare but serious reaction associated with First Generation Antipsychotics that can lead to death without treatment?
What is a rare but serious reaction associated with First Generation Antipsychotics that can lead to death without treatment?
Which movement disorder can be a late-onset side effect caused by exposure to antipsychotic drugs?
Which movement disorder can be a late-onset side effect caused by exposure to antipsychotic drugs?
What is the black box warning associated with First Generation Antipsychotics in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis?
What is the black box warning associated with First Generation Antipsychotics in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis?
Which symptom does Tardive dyskinesia present as?
Which symptom does Tardive dyskinesia present as?
'Depot, long-acting dosage forms for i.m. administration' refers to which aspect of First Generation Antipsychotics?
'Depot, long-acting dosage forms for i.m. administration' refers to which aspect of First Generation Antipsychotics?
Which type of antipsychotic drugs is generally associated with less extrapyramidal effects?
Which type of antipsychotic drugs is generally associated with less extrapyramidal effects?
What is the primary mechanism of action for First Generation antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary mechanism of action for First Generation antipsychotic drugs?
Which symptoms are associated with Cognitive symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Which symptoms are associated with Cognitive symptoms of Schizophrenia?
What is the classification basis for First Generation antipsychotics?
What is the classification basis for First Generation antipsychotics?
Which neurotransmitter receptors are thought to contribute to antipsychotic effects in Second Generation drugs?
Which neurotransmitter receptors are thought to contribute to antipsychotic effects in Second Generation drugs?
Which neurotransmitter receptors do all antipsychotic drugs have the potential to block?
Which neurotransmitter receptors do all antipsychotic drugs have the potential to block?
Which symptoms characterize the Cognitive symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Which symptoms characterize the Cognitive symptoms of Schizophrenia?
What is the primary factor that differentiates the potency levels among First Generation antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary factor that differentiates the potency levels among First Generation antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary symptom of tardive dyskinesia?
What is the primary symptom of tardive dyskinesia?
How does Valbenazine (Ingrezza) work in treating tardive dyskinesia?
How does Valbenazine (Ingrezza) work in treating tardive dyskinesia?
Which class of antipsychotics is known to cause fewer extrapyramidal symptoms like tardive dyskinesia?
Which class of antipsychotics is known to cause fewer extrapyramidal symptoms like tardive dyskinesia?
Which antipsychotic is referred to as a 'dopamine stabilizer'?
Which antipsychotic is referred to as a 'dopamine stabilizer'?
What is a common adverse effect of Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics?
What is a common adverse effect of Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics?
How do Atypical Antipsychotics differ from Conventional Antipsychotics?
How do Atypical Antipsychotics differ from Conventional Antipsychotics?
'Metabolic effects' commonly associated with Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics include:
'Metabolic effects' commonly associated with Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics include:
What role does Aripiprazole play in affecting dopamine receptors?
What role does Aripiprazole play in affecting dopamine receptors?
Which neurotransmitter receptors do Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics typically block?
Which neurotransmitter receptors do Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics typically block?
