Second-Generation Antipsychotic Drugs: Atypical, Part 2
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Increase in anxiety symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theoretical approach to understanding mental health disorders as biological malfunctions of the nervous system called?

    <p>Biopsychiatry approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do clinicians using the biopsychiatry approach view medication?

    <p>As a means to restore balance in a malfunctioning brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of side effects are typically reduced with second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs?

    <p>Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitters do second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs target?

    <p>Dopamine and serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which atypical antipsychotic drug can lead to a potentially fatal blood disorder called neutropenia?

    <p>Clozapine (Clozaril)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which second-generation antipsychotic drug is specifically mentioned for controlling hyperactivity quickly and being used for mania as well as psychosis?

    <p>Olanzapine (Zyprexa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can be caused by anti-psychotics and is characterized by Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?

    <p>Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason why second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs are often chosen as first-line treatment?

    <p>Targeting both negative and positive symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist or rapid withdrawal of other dopaminergic medications?

    <p>Muscle stiffness and difficulty swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if rapid treatment is not sought for an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist?

    <p>Permanent organ damage or death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is classified as a third-generation antipsychotic and acts as a dopamine stabilizer?

    <p>Aripiprazole (Abilify)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used for Alzheimer's disease and functions as a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist?

    <p>Memantine hydrochloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common drugs used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

    <p>Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Biphentin, Concerta, Ritalin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences if an adverse reaction to dopamine receptor antagonist is left untreated?

    <p>Possible permanent organ damage or death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medication is amitriptyline (Elavil) classified under for treating anxiety?

    <p>TCAs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine for treating anxiety?

    <p>Zoloft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect associated with SSRIs?

    <p>Tremor (shaking)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is classified as an SNRI for treating anxiety?

    <p>Cymbalta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medication is commonly associated with the side effect of sexual problems?

    <p>SSRIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antidepressant drug inhibits both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake?

    <p>Venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor XR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antidepressant drug classification interferes with most medications and has dietary restrictions?

    <p>Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antidepressant drug is known to prohibit the consumption of foods high in tyramine like aged cheese and cured meats?

    <p>Selegiline hydrochloride (Anipryl)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antidepressant drug is also used for smoking cessation?

    <p>Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antidepressant drug is associated with a lower risk of sexual side effects compared to some other classes?

    <p>Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antidepressant drug classification includes Cymbalta and Effexor XR?

    <p>Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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