31 Questions
Which category of symptoms do antipsychotics primarily target in schizophrenia treatment?
Positive symptoms
What is a common adverse effect of 1st generation antipsychotics related to movement disorders?
Parkinsonism
Which antipsychotic drug can be used to block the storage of dopamine in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia?
Valbenazine
What is a distinguishing feature of 2nd generation antipsychotics compared to 1st generation in terms of their side effects?
Metabolic effects
Which symptom is NOT associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia?
Paranoia
What is the common mechanism of action for 2nd generation antipsychotics?
Blockade of serotonin receptors
Which generation of antipsychotics is especially problematic for causing movement disorders like acute dystonia and Parkinsonism?
1st Generation
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia?
Agitation
What movement disorder symptom involves restless movement and poses a risk of suicide?
Akathisia
Which generation of antipsychotics blocks both D2 dopamine and serotonin receptors?
2nd Generation
What is a common metabolic effect associated with 2nd generation antipsychotics?
Weight Gain
Which symptom is primarily targeted by 1st generation antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Positive Symptoms
What is the black box warning associated with 1st generation antipsychotics?
Elderly Mortality
Which group of symptoms are characterized by features like reduced motivation, decreased speech, and blunt affect in schizophrenia?
- Symptoms
'Extrapyramidal Symptoms' are associated with the adverse effects of which generation of antipsychotic drugs?
1st Generation
Which generation of antipsychotic drugs is more likely to cause extrapyramidal symptoms like dystonia and Parkinsonism?
1st Generation
Which side effect is more common with 2nd generation antipsychotics compared to 1st generation ones?
Metabolic effects
Which antipsychotic drug is associated with a higher risk of agranulocytosis despite being more effective?
Clozapine
In terms of treatment speed, which generation of antipsychotics has a rapid onset but takes months for full effect?
1st Generation
Which generation of antipsychotics is known for causing less extrapyramidal side effects compared to the other?
2nd Generation
Which benzodiazepine is known to be a good drug choice for the elderly?
Diazepam
What is a potential adverse effect of benzodiazepines in the young population?
Respiratory depression
Which drug is classified as a GABA receptor competitive antagonist?
Flumazenil
What is a common adverse effect associated with benzodiazepine-like drugs?
Drowsiness
Which category of symptoms are primarily targeted by benzodiazepine-like drugs?
Reduced motivation and blunted affect
What is an adverse effect that can occur with the use of Flumazenil?
Daytime drowsiness
What is the primary difference between Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates in terms of their adverse effects?
Barbiturates have a high potential for drug abuse and fatal respiratory depression, whereas Benzodiazepines do not.
Which drug classification works on GABA receptors, has very few adverse effects, and no potential for abuse?
Buspirone (Buspar)
What is the main reason why Benzodiazepines have replaced Barbiturates in sedative use?
Fewer adverse effects and lower risk of tolerance
Which medication has a short half-life of 2-5 hours and is mainly used to promote sleep?
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Why are Barbiturates known to have a high potential for drug abuse?
They work on GABA receptors and induce hepatic metabolizing enzymes
Test your knowledge on antipsychotics, schizophrenia symptoms, and the classification of first and second-generation antipsychotic drugs. Learn about positive and negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia, common side effects, and routes of administration for these medications.
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