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What is the primary focus of psycho pharmacology?
What is the primary focus of psycho pharmacology?
Which of the following drugs are classified as psychotropic drugs?
Which of the following drugs are classified as psychotropic drugs?
Which class of drugs is also known as neuroleptic drugs?
Which class of drugs is also known as neuroleptic drugs?
What receptor do antipsychotic drugs primarily act on?
What receptor do antipsychotic drugs primarily act on?
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Which of the following is NOT a classification of psychotropic drugs?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of psychotropic drugs?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Psychopharmacology
- Focuses on drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders.
Psychotropic Drugs
- These substances influence mental functioning, behavior, or subjective experiences.
- Psychoactive substances are classified as psychotropic drugs.
Classification of Psychotropic Drugs
- Antipsychotic drugs: used for managing psychosis, including schizophrenia.
- Antidepressants: prescribed for mood disorders, particularly depression.
- Anxiolytic drugs: used to alleviate anxiety disorders.
- Mood stabilizers: aimed at stabilizing mood fluctuations, especially in bipolar disorder.
- Miscellaneous drugs: includes other psychotropic medications that do not fit into the previous categories.
Antipsychotic Drugs
- Also known as major tranquillizers or neuroleptic drugs.
- Primarily target Dopamine receptors, specifically the D2 receptor, to influence psychotic symptoms.
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Test your knowledge of psycho pharmacology and the various classifications of psychotropic drugs. This quiz covers essential concepts including antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, and anxiolytics. Explore the impact of these medications on psychiatric disorders and their effects on behavior.
