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Which medication enters cells via Na+ channels and disrupts central adrenergic, muscarinic, and serotonergic neurotransmission?
Which medication enters cells via Na+ channels and disrupts central adrenergic, muscarinic, and serotonergic neurotransmission?
- Valproic acid
- Fluphenazine
- Lithium (correct)
- Carbamazepine
What is the mechanism of action of Clozapine and Olanzapine?
What is the mechanism of action of Clozapine and Olanzapine?
- Block voltage gated Na+ channels
- D2 receptor antagonists
- Block D4 receptors (correct)
- Inhibit adenylyl cyclase
Which medication is a SGAs that acts as both a D2 receptor and 5-HT2A receptor antagonist?
Which medication is a SGAs that acts as both a D2 receptor and 5-HT2A receptor antagonist?
- Asenapine
- Thiothixene
- Perphenazine
- Aripiprazole (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in treating FGA extrapyramidal symptoms?
What is the mechanism of action of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in treating FGA extrapyramidal symptoms?
Which medication is a Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor?
Which medication is a Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor?
What are the common targets of Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine in the brain?
What are the common targets of Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine in the brain?
Which medication can be combined with levodopa for treatment?
Which medication can be combined with levodopa for treatment?
Which type of receptors do FGAs act on in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Which type of receptors do FGAs act on in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is the mechanism of action of Valproic acid in the brain?
What is the mechanism of action of Valproic acid in the brain?
Which medication is a D4 receptor antagonist in the treatment of certain mental health disorders?
Which medication is a D4 receptor antagonist in the treatment of certain mental health disorders?
What is the main target of Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine in the brain?
What is the main target of Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine in the brain?
Which medication acts on D2 receptors in the treatment of bipolar, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder?
Which medication acts on D2 receptors in the treatment of bipolar, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder?
What is the mechanism of action of Beta-Blockers in the brain?
What is the mechanism of action of Beta-Blockers in the brain?
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) primarily blocks which type of muscarinic receptors?
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) primarily blocks which type of muscarinic receptors?
'Symbyax' consists of a combination of which two types of medications?
'Symbyax' consists of a combination of which two types of medications?
'Schizophrenia Only FGAs' primarily act on which type of receptors?
'Schizophrenia Only FGAs' primarily act on which type of receptors?