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What is the primary goal of drug therapy in the biopsychiatry approach?
What is the primary goal of drug therapy in the biopsychiatry approach?
- To eliminate neurotransmitters from the brain
- To restore 'balance' to a malfunctioning brain (correct)
- To cause damage to the brain
- To induce more mental and emotional symptoms
According to the biopsychiatry approach, what can changes in the patient's behavior be attributed to?
According to the biopsychiatry approach, what can changes in the patient's behavior be attributed to?
- Genetics and drugs
- Neurodevelopmental factors only
- Infection only
- A combination of several factors impacting brain functioning (correct)
What do clinicians using the biopsychiatry approach believe causes changes in mental and emotional experiences?
What do clinicians using the biopsychiatry approach believe causes changes in mental and emotional experiences?
- Damage to the brain (correct)
- Psychosocial factors
- Hormonal imbalance
- Normal brain function
In the biopsychiatry approach, what do changes in the production and response to neurotransmitters lead to?
In the biopsychiatry approach, what do changes in the production and response to neurotransmitters lead to?
What is the theoretical approach to understanding mental health disorders as biological malfunctions of the nervous system called?
What is the theoretical approach to understanding mental health disorders as biological malfunctions of the nervous system called?
How do clinicians using the biopsychiatry approach view medication?
How do clinicians using the biopsychiatry approach view medication?
Which type of side effects are typically reduced with second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs?
Which type of side effects are typically reduced with second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs?
What neurotransmitters do second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs target?
What neurotransmitters do second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs target?
Which atypical antipsychotic drug can lead to a potentially fatal blood disorder called neutropenia?
Which atypical antipsychotic drug can lead to a potentially fatal blood disorder called neutropenia?
Which second-generation antipsychotic drug is specifically mentioned for controlling hyperactivity quickly and being used for mania as well as psychosis?
Which second-generation antipsychotic drug is specifically mentioned for controlling hyperactivity quickly and being used for mania as well as psychosis?
Which condition can be caused by anti-psychotics and is characterized by Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
Which condition can be caused by anti-psychotics and is characterized by Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
What is a common reason why second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs are often chosen as first-line treatment?
What is a common reason why second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs are often chosen as first-line treatment?
What are the symptoms of an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist or rapid withdrawal of other dopaminergic medications?
What are the symptoms of an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist or rapid withdrawal of other dopaminergic medications?
What can happen if rapid treatment is not sought for an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist?
What can happen if rapid treatment is not sought for an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist?
Which drug is classified as a third-generation antipsychotic and acts as a dopamine stabilizer?
Which drug is classified as a third-generation antipsychotic and acts as a dopamine stabilizer?
Which drug is used for Alzheimer's disease and functions as a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist?
Which drug is used for Alzheimer's disease and functions as a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist?
What are common drugs used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
What are common drugs used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
What are the consequences if an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist is left untreated?
What are the consequences if an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist is left untreated?
Which class of medication is amitriptyline (Elavil) classified under for treating anxiety?
Which class of medication is amitriptyline (Elavil) classified under for treating anxiety?
Which drug is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine for treating anxiety?
Which drug is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine for treating anxiety?
What is a common side effect associated with SSRIs?
What is a common side effect associated with SSRIs?
Which medication is classified as an SNRI for treating anxiety?
Which medication is classified as an SNRI for treating anxiety?
Which type of medication is commonly associated with the side effect of sexual problems?
Which type of medication is commonly associated with the side effect of sexual problems?
Which type of antidepressant drug inhibits both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake?
Which type of antidepressant drug inhibits both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake?
Which antidepressant drug classification interferes with most medications and has dietary restrictions?
Which antidepressant drug classification interferes with most medications and has dietary restrictions?
Which antidepressant drug is known to prohibit the consumption of foods high in tyramine like aged cheese and cured meats?
Which antidepressant drug is known to prohibit the consumption of foods high in tyramine like aged cheese and cured meats?
Which antidepressant drug is also used for smoking cessation?
Which antidepressant drug is also used for smoking cessation?
Which antidepressant drug is associated with a lower risk of sexual side effects compared to some other classes?
Which antidepressant drug is associated with a lower risk of sexual side effects compared to some other classes?
Which antidepressant drug classification includes Cymbalta and Effexor XR?
Which antidepressant drug classification includes Cymbalta and Effexor XR?
