Antipsychotic Medications and Mood Stabilizers Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Asenapine
  • Thiothixene
  • Perphenazine
  • Aripiprazole (correct)

    • What is the mechanism of action of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in treating FGA extrapyramidal symptoms?

    <p>Muscarinic receptor antagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor?

    <p>Valbenazine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common targets of Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine in the brain?

    <p>Voltage gated Na+ channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication can be combined with levodopa for treatment?

    <p>Amantadine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of receptors do FGAs act on in the treatment of schizophrenia?

    <p>D2 receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Valproic acid in the brain?

    <p>Blocking voltage gated Ca++ (and Na+) channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a D4 receptor antagonist in the treatment of certain mental health disorders?

    <p>Olanzapine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main target of Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine in the brain?

    <p>Voltage gated Na+ channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication acts on D2 receptors in the treatment of bipolar, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder?

    <p>Brexpiprazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Beta-Blockers in the brain?

    <p>Antagonizing adrenergic receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) primarily blocks which type of muscarinic receptors?

    <p>M3 type muscarinic receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Symbyax' consists of a combination of which two types of medications?

    <p><em>Olanzapine</em> and <em>Fluoxetine</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Schizophrenia Only FGAs' primarily act on which type of receptors?

    <p><em>D2</em> receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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