Antipsychotics

Question 0

Block dopamine receptors in striatum, leading to parkinson-like symptoms

Answer 0

Haloperidol and chlorpromazine

Question 1

These are effective against positive symptoms of psychosis but not the negative symptoms of psychosis

Answer 1

First gen antipsychotics:

Haloperidol and Chlorpromazine

Question 2

Cause tardive dyskinesia

Answer 2

Haloperidol and chlorpromazine

Question 3

Work by blocking all dopamine receptors in the brain and D2 receptors in the limbic system. They lower DA levels resulting in worse negative symptoms

Answer 3

Haloperidol and chlorpromazine

Question 4

Antipsychotics that block D2 receptors and serotonin receptors

Answer 4

2nd generation antipsychotics

Question 5

The second generation antipsychotic that’s most effective but can cause agranulosis

Answer 5

Clozapine

Question 6

Increase lipid levels and can cause weight gain

Answer 6

Olanzapine

Question 7

Can increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Answer 7

SGA

Question 8

What are all of the first generation antipsychotics?

Answer 8

Chlorpromazine (thorazine)

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Question 9

What are all of the second generation antipsychotics

Answer 9

Clozapine (clozaril)
Risperidone (risperdal)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Quetiapine (Seroquil)
Aripiprazole (abilify)

Question 10

These are effective against the positive AND negative symptoms of psychosis.

Answer 10

SGA