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Question 1

What is the proposed mechanism of action of buspirone (Buspar) for treating anxiety?

a. 5-HT2A receptor antagonist
b. GABA-B receptor agonist
c. 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist
d. GABA-A receptor agonist

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What medication is the treatment of choice for anxiety disorders including generalized
anxiety disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder?
a. alprazolam (Xanax)
b. sertraline (Zoloft)
c. pregabalin (Lyrica)
d. buspirone (Buspar)

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which antipsychotic is associated with sialorrhea?
a. Risperidone (Risperdal)

b. Aripiprazole (Abilify)
c. Clozapine (Clozaril)
d. Lurasidone (Latuda

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which antipsychotic has the greatest risk of tardive dyskinesia?
a. Risperidone (Risperdal)
b. Clozapine (Clozaril)
c. Haloperidol (Haldol)
d. Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Answer 4

C

Question 5

What is the proposed mechanism of action of aripiprazole (Abilify)for treating
schizophrenia?
a. D2/5HT2A antagonist
b. D2 antagonist
c. D2 partial agonist/5HT2A antagonist
d. D2 agonist

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Mechanism of action for Aripiprazole?

Answer 6

Partial D2 agonist, 5HT2A antagonist

Question 7

What would you prescribe a pt who just experienced their first schizophrenic episode?

Answer 7

1. Apiprazole

Question 8

Which drug is well suited for treating refractory schizophrenia?

Answer 8

Clozapine

Question 9

What is the primary advantage of using a second generation antipsychotic over first
generation?

Answer 9

No risk of EPS

Question 10

What receptor does Lorazepam act on?

Answer 10

1. GABA-A

Question 11

Quick onset benzos are more likely to be abused

Answer 11

Quick onset benzos are more likely to be abused

Question 12

First line therapy for depression

Answer 12

SNRIs, SSRIs, mirtazipine, bupropion

Question 13

Benzos:

Answer 13

GABA-A

Question 14

First line therapy for depression

Answer 14

SNRIs, SSRIs, mirtazipine, bupropion

Question 15

Benzos:

Answer 15

GABA-A

Question 16

Benzo has

Answer 16

cns and resp dep in overdose

Question 17

Use benzos with caution

Answer 17

with opioids

Question 18

Aripiprazole- akathisia is more

Answer 18

Aripiprazole- akathisia is more common than other EPS

Question 19

Rispiridone:

Answer 19

inc prolactin (galactorrhea, gynecomastia etc)

Question 20

highest risk for EPS

Answer 20

Haloperidol:

Question 21

extreme motor restlessness/inability to sit still

Answer 21

Akathisia:

Question 22

Clozapine:

Answer 22

agranulocytosis

Question 23

39. AD with least weight gain?

Answer 23

Bupropion