Psychopharmacology Review: MAOIs, Alpha Blockers, and Tricyclic Antidepressants

What is the primary purpose of antipsychotic medications?

Which of the following is a common mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder?

Which type of medication is typically used to treat ADHD?

What is the primary purpose of defense mechanisms in psychology?

Which of the following is an example of an unhealthy defense mechanism?

Which neurotransmitter is targeted by cholinergic medications?

What is the primary medical use of Methylphenidate?

Which class of drugs mimic sympathetic activity?

What is the primary purpose of antidepressants?

Which type of medications are commonly used to reduce symptoms of anxiety disorders?

Which neurotransmitters are affected by SSRIs and SNRIs?

What is the primary use of Phenelzine?

What effect does alpha-adrenergic blockage have on blood pressure?

What is a potential complication when combining Amphetamine with MAO inhibitors?

Which neurotransmitters does Amphetamine primarily increase in the synaptic cleft?

What class of drugs are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) commonly known for?

Which medication is a tricyclic antidepressant mainly used in the treatment of depression?