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What is the main characteristic of first-generation antipsychotics in terms of their binding affinity?
What is the main characteristic of first-generation antipsychotics in terms of their binding affinity?
- They bind with high affinity to dopamine D1 receptors
- They bind with high potency to dopamine D2 receptors
- They bind with low potency to dopamine D2 receptors (correct)
- They bind with moderate potency to serotonin receptors
Which of the following antipsychotics is most likely to be associated with extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
Which of the following antipsychotics is most likely to be associated with extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
- Chlorpromazine
- Risperidone
- Clozapine
- Haloperidol (correct)
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antipsychotics in terms of their side effect profiles?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antipsychotics in terms of their side effect profiles?
- Second-generation antipsychotics have a higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
- First-generation antipsychotics have a higher risk of metabolic adverse effects
- Second-generation antipsychotics have a lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (correct)
- First-generation antipsychotics have a lower risk of metabolic adverse effects
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is an inverse agonist of 5-HT2A and antagonist of 5-HT2C?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is an inverse agonist of 5-HT2A and antagonist of 5-HT2C?
Which of the following receptors is blocked by Clozapine to a lesser extent?
Which of the following receptors is blocked by Clozapine to a lesser extent?
What is the primary mechanism of antipsychotic action of most antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary mechanism of antipsychotic action of most antipsychotic drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of most second-generation antipsychotics?
What is the mechanism of action of most second-generation antipsychotics?
Which of the following symptoms is not improved by typical antipsychotics?
Which of the following symptoms is not improved by typical antipsychotics?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is not used as an antiemetic?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is not used as an antiemetic?
Which of the following is a characteristic of third-generation antipsychotics?
Which of the following is a characteristic of third-generation antipsychotics?
What is the effect of antipsychotic drugs on prolactin release?
What is the effect of antipsychotic drugs on prolactin release?
What is the mechanism of orthostatic hypotension caused by antipsychotic drugs?
What is the mechanism of orthostatic hypotension caused by antipsychotic drugs?
What is the primary indication of Pimozide?
What is the primary indication of Pimozide?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antipsychotics in relation to the brain?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antipsychotics in relation to the brain?
What is the primary treatment for tardive dyskinesia?
What is the primary treatment for tardive dyskinesia?
What is the primary risk associated with the use of antipsychotics in elderly patients with dementia?
What is the primary risk associated with the use of antipsychotics in elderly patients with dementia?
What is the primary difference between low-potency and high-potency antipsychotics?
What is the primary difference between low-potency and high-potency antipsychotics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of valbenazine and deutetrabenazine in treating tardive dyskinesia?
What is the primary mechanism of action of valbenazine and deutetrabenazine in treating tardive dyskinesia?
What is the primary effect of the anticholinergic properties of Olanzapine?
What is the primary effect of the anticholinergic properties of Olanzapine?
What is the characteristic of Resiperidone in comparison to Clozapine?
What is the characteristic of Resiperidone in comparison to Clozapine?
What is the effect of antipsychotic drugs on motor coordination?
What is the effect of antipsychotic drugs on motor coordination?
What is the time frame for the therapeutic effects of antipsychotic drugs to occur?
What is the time frame for the therapeutic effects of antipsychotic drugs to occur?
What is the mechanism of action of Olanzapine in reducing spontaneous physical movement?
What is the mechanism of action of Olanzapine in reducing spontaneous physical movement?
What is a characteristic of high potency drugs compared to low potency drugs?
What is a characteristic of high potency drugs compared to low potency drugs?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs has the strongest anticholinergic activity?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs has the strongest anticholinergic activity?
What is a characteristic of pimozide?
What is a characteristic of pimozide?
What is the most common adverse effect of clozapine?
What is the most common adverse effect of clozapine?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is available in an injectable form?
Which of the following antipsychotic drugs is available in an injectable form?
What is a characteristic of haloperidol?
What is a characteristic of haloperidol?