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Which drug was the first anxiolytic used clinically to treat neuroses starting in 1955?

Lithium

Meprobamate (correct)

Imipramine

Chlorpromazine

What significant development in psychopharmacology occurred in 1957 regarding antidepressants?

The introduction of chlorpromazine

The first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

The discovery of the first tricyclic antidepressant (correct)

The use of lithium for bipolar mood disorders

Which technology allows researchers to examine the living brain's machinery?

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Ultrasound Imaging

Computed Tomography (CT)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (correct)

What is the primary classification of psychotropic drugs based on?

Desired therapeutic action Signup and view all the answers

What does psychotherapeutic drugs' inability to cure mental disorders indicate?

Their effects vary among individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of psychopharmacology?

Studying the effects of drugs on behavior, cognitive functioning, and emotions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an agonistic drug interaction?

A medication that enhances the effect of another substance Signup and view all the answers

What factors can influence drug metabolism in the human body?

The route of administration and individual physiological differences Signup and view all the answers

Which notable event marked the beginning of modern psychopharmacology?

The discovery of the antipsychotic effects of chlorpromazine in 1952 Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding drug interactions important in psychopharmacology?

To accurately predict side effects and interactions between multiple drugs Signup and view all the answers