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Which category of symptoms do antipsychotics primarily target in schizophrenia treatment?
Which category of symptoms do antipsychotics primarily target in schizophrenia treatment?
- Negative symptoms
- Positive symptoms (correct)
- Movement disorders
- Metabolic effects
What is a common adverse effect of 1st generation antipsychotics related to movement disorders?
What is a common adverse effect of 1st generation antipsychotics related to movement disorders?
- Variable sedation
- Parkinsonism (correct)
- Metabolic effects
- Arrhythmias
Which antipsychotic drug can be used to block the storage of dopamine in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia?
Which antipsychotic drug can be used to block the storage of dopamine in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia?
- Clozapine
- Risperidone
- Valbenazine (correct)
- Haloperidol
What is a distinguishing feature of 2nd generation antipsychotics compared to 1st generation in terms of their side effects?
What is a distinguishing feature of 2nd generation antipsychotics compared to 1st generation in terms of their side effects?
Which symptom is NOT associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia?
Which symptom is NOT associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia?
What is the common mechanism of action for 2nd generation antipsychotics?
What is the common mechanism of action for 2nd generation antipsychotics?
Which generation of antipsychotics is especially problematic for causing movement disorders like acute dystonia and Parkinsonism?
Which generation of antipsychotics is especially problematic for causing movement disorders like acute dystonia and Parkinsonism?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia?
What movement disorder symptom involves restless movement and poses a risk of suicide?
What movement disorder symptom involves restless movement and poses a risk of suicide?
Which generation of antipsychotics blocks both D2 dopamine and serotonin receptors?
Which generation of antipsychotics blocks both D2 dopamine and serotonin receptors?
What is a common metabolic effect associated with 2nd generation antipsychotics?
What is a common metabolic effect associated with 2nd generation antipsychotics?
Which symptom is primarily targeted by 1st generation antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Which symptom is primarily targeted by 1st generation antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia?
What is the black box warning associated with 1st generation antipsychotics?
What is the black box warning associated with 1st generation antipsychotics?
Which group of symptoms are characterized by features like reduced motivation, decreased speech, and blunt affect in schizophrenia?
Which group of symptoms are characterized by features like reduced motivation, decreased speech, and blunt affect in schizophrenia?
'Extrapyramidal Symptoms' are associated with the adverse effects of which generation of antipsychotic drugs?
'Extrapyramidal Symptoms' are associated with the adverse effects of which generation of antipsychotic drugs?
Which generation of antipsychotic drugs is more likely to cause extrapyramidal symptoms like dystonia and Parkinsonism?
Which generation of antipsychotic drugs is more likely to cause extrapyramidal symptoms like dystonia and Parkinsonism?
Which side effect is more common with 2nd generation antipsychotics compared to 1st generation ones?
Which side effect is more common with 2nd generation antipsychotics compared to 1st generation ones?
Which antipsychotic drug is associated with a higher risk of agranulocytosis despite being more effective?
Which antipsychotic drug is associated with a higher risk of agranulocytosis despite being more effective?
In terms of treatment speed, which generation of antipsychotics has a rapid onset but takes months for full effect?
In terms of treatment speed, which generation of antipsychotics has a rapid onset but takes months for full effect?
Which generation of antipsychotics is known for causing less extrapyramidal side effects compared to the other?
Which generation of antipsychotics is known for causing less extrapyramidal side effects compared to the other?
Which benzodiazepine is known to be a good drug choice for the elderly?
Which benzodiazepine is known to be a good drug choice for the elderly?
What is a potential adverse effect of benzodiazepines in the young population?
What is a potential adverse effect of benzodiazepines in the young population?
Which drug is classified as a GABA receptor competitive antagonist?
Which drug is classified as a GABA receptor competitive antagonist?
What is a common adverse effect associated with benzodiazepine-like drugs?
What is a common adverse effect associated with benzodiazepine-like drugs?
Which category of symptoms are primarily targeted by benzodiazepine-like drugs?
Which category of symptoms are primarily targeted by benzodiazepine-like drugs?
What is an adverse effect that can occur with the use of Flumazenil?
What is an adverse effect that can occur with the use of Flumazenil?
What is the primary difference between Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates in terms of their adverse effects?
What is the primary difference between Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates in terms of their adverse effects?
Which drug classification works on GABA receptors, has very few adverse effects, and no potential for abuse?
Which drug classification works on GABA receptors, has very few adverse effects, and no potential for abuse?
What is the main reason why Benzodiazepines have replaced Barbiturates in sedative use?
What is the main reason why Benzodiazepines have replaced Barbiturates in sedative use?
Which medication has a short half-life of 2-5 hours and is mainly used to promote sleep?
Which medication has a short half-life of 2-5 hours and is mainly used to promote sleep?
Why are Barbiturates known to have a high potential for drug abuse?
Why are Barbiturates known to have a high potential for drug abuse?
