10 Questions
Typical antipsychotics, such as Haloperidol, can cause extra pyramidal side effects due to dopamine receptor blockade in the nigrostriatal pathway.
True
Atypical antipsychotics, such as Olanzapine, are less effective against positive symptoms of schizophrenia compared to typical antipsychotics.
False
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare side effect of antipsychotic medication, occurring in approximately 0.01% of patients.
False
Dantrolene is a specific antidote for Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
False
Atypical antipsychotics, such as Clozapine, are associated with a higher risk of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) compared to typical antipsychotics.
False
Chlorpromazine is a type of butyrophenone.
False
Typical antipsychotics work by inhibiting D1 receptors.
False
Flupenthixol is a type of thioxanthene.
True
Sulpride is a type of indole derivative.
False
Haloperidol is a type of phenothiazine.
False
This quiz covers the effects of dopamine pathway blockage, including negative symptoms, extrapyramidal symptoms, hyperprolactinaemia, and tardive dyskinesia. It's essential for understanding neuroleptic induced deficiencies and side effects.
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