16 Questions
Which medication enters cells via Na+ channels and disrupts central adrenergic, muscarinic, and serotonergic neurotransmission?
Lithium
What is the mechanism of action of Clozapine and Olanzapine?
Block D4 receptors
Which medication is a SGAs that acts as both a D2 receptor and 5-HT2A receptor antagonist?
Aripiprazole
What is the mechanism of action of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in treating FGA extrapyramidal symptoms?
Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Which medication is a Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor?
Valbenazine
What are the common targets of Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine in the brain?
Voltage gated Na+ channels
Which medication can be combined with levodopa for treatment?
Amantadine
Which type of receptors do FGAs act on in the treatment of schizophrenia?
D2 receptors
What is the mechanism of action of Valproic acid in the brain?
Blocking voltage gated Ca++ (and Na+) channels
Which medication is a D4 receptor antagonist in the treatment of certain mental health disorders?
Olanzapine
What is the main target of Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine in the brain?
Voltage gated Na+ channels
Which medication acts on D2 receptors in the treatment of bipolar, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder?
Brexpiprazole
What is the mechanism of action of Beta-Blockers in the brain?
Antagonizing adrenergic receptors
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) primarily blocks which type of muscarinic receptors?
M3 type muscarinic receptors
'Symbyax' consists of a combination of which two types of medications?
Olanzapine and Fluoxetine
'Schizophrenia Only FGAs' primarily act on which type of receptors?
D2 receptors
Test your knowledge on antipsychotic medications targeting D2 receptors and mood stabilizers like lithium. Learn about the mechanisms of action and possible effects of each drug type.
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