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Muscle stiffness, tremors, restlessness, and involuntary movements are common side effects of which medication?
Muscle stiffness, tremors, restlessness, and involuntary movements are common side effects of which medication?
- Antipsychotic agents (correct)
- Antidepressants
- Memantine
- Diphenhydramine
Which antipsychotic medication should be used with caution in patients with Parkinson's disease?
Which antipsychotic medication should be used with caution in patients with Parkinson's disease?
- Fluphenazine
- Risperidone (correct)
- Olanzapine
- Haloperidol
Which symptom indicates a potential need for antipsychotic treatment according to the text?
Which symptom indicates a potential need for antipsychotic treatment according to the text?
- Elevated blood sugar levels
- Restlessness and inability to sit still (correct)
- Poverty of speech and thought
- Diminished emotional expression
What is a common response time to antidepressants in patients with anxiety and depression, according to the text?
What is a common response time to antidepressants in patients with anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Which Alzheimer's medication is less prone to drug interactions and cholinergic side effects?
Which Alzheimer's medication is less prone to drug interactions and cholinergic side effects?
What is a typical goal in managing Alzheimer's disease, according to the text?
What is a typical goal in managing Alzheimer's disease, according to the text?
Which system metabolizes tacrine, donepezil, and galantamine, potentially leading to drug interactions?
Which system metabolizes tacrine, donepezil, and galantamine, potentially leading to drug interactions?
Which type of behavior is a core symptom of schizophrenia?
Which type of behavior is a core symptom of schizophrenia?
Which antipsychotic class carries a higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms compared to newer atypical antipsychotics?
Which antipsychotic class carries a higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms compared to newer atypical antipsychotics?
What is a potential side effect of antipsychotic medications in terms of metabolic changes?
What is a potential side effect of antipsychotic medications in terms of metabolic changes?
What is the main characteristic of neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the main characteristic of neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer Disease?
Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of dementia?
Which of the following is NOT a reversible cause of dementia?
What is the primary mechanism of cholinesterase inhibitors in treating Alzheimer Disease?
What is the primary mechanism of cholinesterase inhibitors in treating Alzheimer Disease?
Which of the following is a side effect of rivastigmine?
Which of the following is a side effect of rivastigmine?
What is the expected response time to cholinesterase inhibitors in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the expected response time to cholinesterase inhibitors in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the primary reason for switching to another cholinesterase inhibitor in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the primary reason for switching to another cholinesterase inhibitor in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the primary cognitive deficit in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the primary cognitive deficit in Alzheimer Disease?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Alzheimer Disease?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Alzheimer Disease?
What is the effect of excessive glutamate stimulation in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the effect of excessive glutamate stimulation in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the primary benefit of galantamine in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the primary benefit of galantamine in Alzheimer Disease?
Which antipsychotic medication should be avoided in patients with a prolonged QT interval?
Which antipsychotic medication should be avoided in patients with a prolonged QT interval?
Which antipsychotic carries the least risk of metabolic syndrome?
Which antipsychotic carries the least risk of metabolic syndrome?
Which antipsychotic should be considered for patients with Parkinson disease–related psychosis?
Which antipsychotic should be considered for patients with Parkinson disease–related psychosis?
Which benzodiazepine is particularly associated with risk for addiction and tolerance?
Which benzodiazepine is particularly associated with risk for addiction and tolerance?
Which antipsychotic medication is commonly used in its injectable form for poor compliance or high risk of relapse?
Which antipsychotic medication is commonly used in its injectable form for poor compliance or high risk of relapse?
What is considered the drug of choice for patients with a history of prescription medication, alcohol, or substance abuse who may become dependent?
What is considered the drug of choice for patients with a history of prescription medication, alcohol, or substance abuse who may become dependent?
Which Alzheimer's medication is not primarily used for memory problems in dementia but rather for anxiety or episodic agitation?
Which Alzheimer's medication is not primarily used for memory problems in dementia but rather for anxiety or episodic agitation?
What should be avoided when taking benzodiazepines to prevent exacerbation of existing depression?
What should be avoided when taking benzodiazepines to prevent exacerbation of existing depression?
Which benzodiazepine carries risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, potentially leading to overdose or death?
Which benzodiazepine carries risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, potentially leading to overdose or death?
What is the most common side effect associated with benzodiazepines?
What is the most common side effect associated with benzodiazepines?
