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What is the mechanism by which some drugs can alter synaptic transmission by preventing storage of neurotransmitters in vesicles?
What is the mechanism by which some drugs can alter synaptic transmission by preventing storage of neurotransmitters in vesicles?
- Drug serves as neurotransmitter precursor
- Drug prevents storage of neurotransmitter in vesicles (correct)
- Drug inhibits postsynaptic receptors
- Drug inhibits neurotransmitter synthesis
Which type of drugs can alter synaptic transmission by inhibiting postsynaptic receptors?
Which type of drugs can alter synaptic transmission by inhibiting postsynaptic receptors?
- Antipsychotics/Neuroleptics (correct)
- Antianxiety/anxiolytics
- Antidepressants
- Mood Stabilizers
Which class of psychiatric drugs is used to stabilize mood?
Which class of psychiatric drugs is used to stabilize mood?
- Antidepressants
- Antianxiety/anxiolytics
- Mood Stabilizers (correct)
- Sedative-Hypnotics
What is the role of autoreceptors in the release of neurotransmitters?
What is the role of autoreceptors in the release of neurotransmitters?
What is the primary mechanism by which antipsychotic/neuroleptic drugs alter synaptic transmission?
What is the primary mechanism by which antipsychotic/neuroleptic drugs alter synaptic transmission?
Which mechanism do antidepressants primarily use to alter synaptic transmission?
Which mechanism do antidepressants primarily use to alter synaptic transmission?
Which neurotransmitter alteration mechanism is primarily targeted by mood stabilizers?
Which neurotransmitter alteration mechanism is primarily targeted by mood stabilizers?
Which mechanism do sedative-hypnotic drugs primarily use to alter synaptic transmission?
Which mechanism do sedative-hypnotic drugs primarily use to alter synaptic transmission?
Which class of psychiatric drugs primarily serves as a neurotransmitter precursor?
Which class of psychiatric drugs primarily serves as a neurotransmitter precursor?
How do antianxiety/anxiolytic drugs primarily alter synaptic transmission?
How do antianxiety/anxiolytic drugs primarily alter synaptic transmission?
