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Which of the following is a structural change in the CNS associated with neurodegeneration?
Which of the following is a structural change in the CNS associated with neurodegeneration?
- Enhanced glutamate activity
- Cortical atrophy (correct)
- Increased dopamine levels
- Decreased ventricle size
Which neurotransmitter theory is associated with the use of NMDA antagonists in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter theory is associated with the use of NMDA antagonists in the treatment of schizophrenia?
- GABA theory
- Dopamine theory
- Serotonin theory
- Glutamate theory (correct)
Which receptor profile is a difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics?
Which receptor profile is a difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics?
- 5-HT receptor profile (correct)
- D2 receptor profile
- GABA receptor profile
- D1 receptor profile
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which receptor do typical antipsychotics block?
Which receptor do typical antipsychotics block?
How long does it typically take for D2 receptor antagonists to be effective?
How long does it typically take for D2 receptor antagonists to be effective?
Which of the following is an extrapyramidal disturbance associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an extrapyramidal disturbance associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a behavioral effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a behavioral effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which receptor(s) does Amilsulpiride selectively block?
Which receptor(s) does Amilsulpiride selectively block?
Which receptor(s) does Respiridone selectively block?
Which receptor(s) does Respiridone selectively block?
Which receptor(s) does Clozapine block?
Which receptor(s) does Clozapine block?
Which type of depression is characterized by oscillations between depression and mania?
Which type of depression is characterized by oscillations between depression and mania?
What is the main cause of reactive depression?
What is the main cause of reactive depression?
Which theory suggests that depression is caused by deficient monoaminergic transmission in the CNS?
Which theory suggests that depression is caused by deficient monoaminergic transmission in the CNS?
Which type of antidepressants block the uptake of both NA and 5-HT and also block α2 receptors?
Which type of antidepressants block the uptake of both NA and 5-HT and also block α2 receptors?
Which neurotransmitter's increased levels elevate mood?
Which neurotransmitter's increased levels elevate mood?
Which neurotransmitter's increased levels encourage motor activity?
Which neurotransmitter's increased levels encourage motor activity?
Which class of antidepressants blocks 5-HT uptake more than NA uptake?
Which class of antidepressants blocks 5-HT uptake more than NA uptake?
Dopamine releasers and agonists are part of the glutamate theory of schizophrenia.
Dopamine releasers and agonists are part of the glutamate theory of schizophrenia.
Typical antipsychotics have a higher incidence of extrapyramidal effects compared to atypical antipsychotics.
Typical antipsychotics have a higher incidence of extrapyramidal effects compared to atypical antipsychotics.
D2 receptor antagonists take days/weeks to be effective.
D2 receptor antagonists take days/weeks to be effective.
Typical antipsychotics can be taken with alcohol without any adverse effects.
Typical antipsychotics can be taken with alcohol without any adverse effects.
Apathy and reduced initiative are behavioral effects associated with D2 receptor antagonists.
Apathy and reduced initiative are behavioral effects associated with D2 receptor antagonists.
Tardive dyskinesia is an extrapyramidal disturbance associated with D2 receptor antagonists.
Tardive dyskinesia is an extrapyramidal disturbance associated with D2 receptor antagonists.
Amilsulpiride selectively blocks α, H1, M, and 5-HT2 receptors.
Amilsulpiride selectively blocks α, H1, M, and 5-HT2 receptors.
Clozapine blocks D2 receptors.
Clozapine blocks D2 receptors.
Respiridone selectively blocks 5-HT receptors.
Respiridone selectively blocks 5-HT receptors.
NMDA antagonists are associated with the glutamate theory of schizophrenia.
NMDA antagonists are associated with the glutamate theory of schizophrenia.
True or false: Amilsulpiride selectively blocks D2 receptors.
True or false: Amilsulpiride selectively blocks D2 receptors.
True or false: Clozapine blocks D2, 5-HT2A, M, and H receptors.
True or false: Clozapine blocks D2, 5-HT2A, M, and H receptors.
True or false: Imipramine and amitriptyline block uptake of NA and 5-HT.
True or false: Imipramine and amitriptyline block uptake of NA and 5-HT.
True or false: Phenelzine and tranylcypromine bind both isoenzymes and inhibit their activity.
True or false: Phenelzine and tranylcypromine bind both isoenzymes and inhibit their activity.
True or false: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) block NA uptake more than 5-HT uptake.
True or false: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) block NA uptake more than 5-HT uptake.
True or false: SSRIs are as effective as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).
True or false: SSRIs are as effective as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).
True or false: Withdrawal effects can occur when decreasing the dose of SSRIs.
True or false: Withdrawal effects can occur when decreasing the dose of SSRIs.
True or false: Increased levels of serotonin in the CNS can cause mental state changes and hyperstimulation of serotonin receptors.
True or false: Increased levels of serotonin in the CNS can cause mental state changes and hyperstimulation of serotonin receptors.
True or false: Non-compliance with antidepressant medication can be a cause of ineffectiveness.
True or false: Non-compliance with antidepressant medication can be a cause of ineffectiveness.
True or false: Changing from one antidepressant medication to another usually requires a week free of antidepressants.
True or false: Changing from one antidepressant medication to another usually requires a week free of antidepressants.
Which of the following is NOT a structural change in the CNS associated with ongoing neurodegeneration?
Which of the following is NOT a structural change in the CNS associated with ongoing neurodegeneration?
Which neurotransmitter theory is associated with the use of NMDA antagonists in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter theory is associated with the use of NMDA antagonists in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with typical antipsychotics?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with typical antipsychotics?
Which receptor(s) do typical antipsychotics block?
Which receptor(s) do typical antipsychotics block?
Which neurotransmitter's increased levels encourage motor activity?
Which neurotransmitter's increased levels encourage motor activity?
Which of the following is an extrapyramidal disturbance associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an extrapyramidal disturbance associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which type of antidepressants block the uptake of both NA and 5-HT and also block α2 receptors?
Which type of antidepressants block the uptake of both NA and 5-HT and also block α2 receptors?
Which neurotransmitter's increased levels elevate mood?
Which neurotransmitter's increased levels elevate mood?
True or false: Clozapine blocks D2, 5-HT2A, M, and H receptors.
True or false: Clozapine blocks D2, 5-HT2A, M, and H receptors.
Which theory suggests that depression is caused by deficient monoaminergic transmission in the CNS?
Which theory suggests that depression is caused by deficient monoaminergic transmission in the CNS?
Which receptor(s) does Clozapine block?
Which receptor(s) does Clozapine block?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with typical antipsychotics?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with typical antipsychotics?
Which class of antidepressants blocks the uptake of both NA and 5-HT and also blocks α2 receptors?
Which class of antidepressants blocks the uptake of both NA and 5-HT and also blocks α2 receptors?
Which neurotransmitter theory is associated with the use of NMDA antagonists in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter theory is associated with the use of NMDA antagonists in the treatment of schizophrenia?
Which of the following is a behavioral effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a behavioral effect associated with D2 receptor antagonists?
Which type of depression is characterized by oscillations between depression and mania?
Which type of depression is characterized by oscillations between depression and mania?
Which receptor(s) does Amilsulpiride selectively block?
Which receptor(s) does Amilsulpiride selectively block?
Which receptor(s) does Respiridone selectively block?
Which receptor(s) does Respiridone selectively block?
Which class of antidepressants blocks 5-HT uptake more than NA uptake?
Which class of antidepressants blocks 5-HT uptake more than NA uptake?
Which theory suggests that depression is caused by deficient monoaminergic transmission in the CNS?
Which theory suggests that depression is caused by deficient monoaminergic transmission in the CNS?
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