Pharma Psych

• What is the primary purpose of antidepressants? A Induce sleep B Reduce anxiety C Manage depressive symptoms D Increase appetite

  Answer C
• Which neurotransmitters are commonly targeted by antidepressants to regulate mood?

  A  Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine

  B  Acetylcholine and Glutamate

  C  GABA and endorphins

  D  Epinephrine and histamine

  Answer A
• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) primarily work by: A  Blocking serotonin reuptake B  Enhancing serotonin release C  Inhibiting serotonin production D  Decreasing serotonin receptor sensitivity

  Answer A
• Which class of antidepressants is known for its potential to cause significant interactions with certain foods and medications due to its impact on an enzyme called monoamine oxidase? A  SSRIs B  TCAs C  MAOIs D  SNRIs

  Answer C
• Which neurotransmitter deficiency is often associated with depression? A  Dopamine excess B  Low levels of serotonin C  Increased acetylcholine D  Elevated norepinephrine levels

  Answer B
• Which antidepressant class is often considered a second-line treatment due to its potential side effects and the availability of newer, safer alternatives? A  SSRIs

  B  TCAs

  C  MAOIs

  D  SNRIs

  Answer B
• Which mental health condition are mood stabilizers primarily used to treat? A  Schizophrenia B  Bipolar Disorder C  Obsessive-compulsive disorders D  Generalized anxiety disorders

  Answer B
• Lithium is a well-known mood stabilizer. Which of the following is an essential consideration when using lithium? A It has no side effects B It is safe to use during pregnancy C  It requires blood level monitoring D  It is most effective when combined with antidepressant

  Answer C
• True or False: Mood stabilizers are only used for bipolar disorder and not for other mood-related conditions. A  True B  False

  Answer B
• True or False: Mood stabilizers typically show immediate effects upon starting the medication. A  True B False

  Answer: B
• True or False: Antidepressants typically show immediate effects after the first dose. A True B False

  Answer B
• True or False: Antidepressants have the same effects on all individuals, regardless of their unique brain chemistry and genetic makeup. A True B  False

  Answer B
• What is the primary goal of using mood stabilizers in bipolar disorder? A  Induce sleep B Alleviate depressive symptoms C Stabilize and prevent mood swings D  Enhance cognitive function

  Answer C
• What is the primary purpose of antipsychotic medications? A Treating depression B  Managing anxiety C Controlling symptoms of psychosis D  Improving cognition and memory

  Answer C
• Which neurotransmitter is commonly targeted by antipsychotics to alleviate symptoms of psychosis? A  Serotonin B  Dopamine C GABA D Endorphins

  Answer B
• Clozapine is an example of which class of antipsychotics? A  First-generation (typical) B  Second-generation (atypical) C  Third-generation (novel) D  Selective antipsychotics

  Answer B
• True or False: Antipsychotic medications are always taken indefinitely once prescribed. A  True B  False

  Answer B
• True or False: Clozapine, an atypical antipsychotic, is primarily used as a first-line treatment due to its low risk of side effects. A True B  False

  Answer B
• Which side effect is more commonly associated with atypical antipsychotics compared to typical ones? A Tardive dyskinesia B Weight gain C  Extrapyramidal Symptoms D Sedation

  Answer B
• Which of the following antipsychotics is banned in the Philippines and other countries due to its cardiotoxic side effect? A Risperidone

  B Ziprasidone

  C Olanzapine

  D Quetiapine

  Answer B