Antipsychotics: MCQ Flashcards
Fluphenazine belongs to which category of antipsychotic medications?
A) Low-potency typical
B) Atypical
C) High-potency typical
D) None of the above
Answer: C) High-potency typical
High potency
- Fluphenazine
- Trifluoperazine
- Perphenazine
- Haloperidol
Which of the following is considered a low-potency typical antipsychotic?
A) Trifluoperazine
B) Olanzapine
C) Chlorpromazine
D) Aripiprazole
Answer: C) Chlorpromazine or Thioridazine
A) Trifluoperazine - high
B) Olanzapine - atypical
C) Chlorpromazine
D) Aripiprazole -atypical
Thioridazine is primarily classified as which type of antipsychotic?
A) Atypical
B) High-potency typical
C) Low-potency typical
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Low-potency typical
Thioridazine is primarily classified as which type of antipsychotic?
A) Atypical
B) High-potency typical
C) Low-potency typical
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Low-potency typical
Which atypical antipsychotic is often used as a first-line treatment for schizophrenia?
A) Risperidone
B) Thioridazine
C) Haloperidol
D) Perphenazine
Answer: A) Risperidone
Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic that primarily acts as a:
A) Dopamine antagonist only
B) Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
C) Muscarinic antagonist
D) Dopamine and serotonin antagonist
Answer: D) Dopamine and serotonin antagonist
Atypical:
- Clozapine - Ziprasidone
- Olanzapine - Lurasidone
- Quetiapine - Aripiprazole
- Risperidone
What is a major advantage of atypical antipsychotics over typical antipsychotics?
A) Higher efficacy in all cases
B) Lower incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms
C) Faster onset of action
D) Higher cost
Answer: B) Lower incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms
Which of the following antipsychotics is primarily used for managing bipolar disorder?
A) Fluphenazine
B) Chlorpromazine
C) Lurasidone
D) Haloperidol
Answer: C) Lurasidone
