L52-53 watts schizo Flashcards
T or F: Decreased ventricle size is included in the etiology of schizo
False, increased ventricle size
T or F: migration of neurons is included in the etiology of schizo
True
T or F: COMT-marijuana is included in the etiology of schizo
True
T or F: Negative sxs respond well to drug therapy in comparison with positive sxs
false
T or F: Decrease in cognitive function involves d2 receptors and glutamate receptors
False, d1 and glutamate receptors
what neurotransmitters are involved in the neurotransmitter hypotheses of schizo
dopamine
serotonin
glutamate
dopamine neurotransmitter hypothesis
first to be developed, but incomplete
serotonin neurotransmitter hypothesis
based on mechanism of LSD and mescaline
glutamate neurotransmitter hypothesis
based on phencyclidine and ketamine
which 2 drugs are noncompetitive inhibitors of ndma receptors that exacerbate psychosis and cognition deficits
phencyclidine and ketamine
T or F: LY2140023-mGluR2/3 antagonists are effective in schizo
False, agonists
T or F: Ampakine (AMPA receptors) are effective in animal models
True
T or F: Dopaminergic agents exacerbate sxs of schizo
yes, too much dopamine is the problem
T or F: Increased D1 receptor density in treated and untreated pts of schizo
false, d2
Saturation binding experiments
A. Vary concentration of radio-labeled ligands
B. Constant radioligand (hot) concentration competing with unlabeled ligand (cold)
A. Vary concentration of radio-labeled ligands
Competition binding experiments
A. Vary concentration of radio-labeled ligands
B. Constant radioligand (hot) concentration competing with unlabeled ligand (cold)
B. Constant radioligand (hot) concentration competing with unlabeled ligand (cold)
Which of the following receptors are antagonized by antipsychotic drugs
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Norepinephrine
D. ACh
E. Histamine
F. A and B
G. A, B, and E
H. All of the above
H. All of the above
antagonism of which receptor is responsible for weight gain?
A. alpha 1
B. histamine
C. ACh
D. D2
B. histamine
antagonism of which receptor is responsible for hypotension?
A. alpha 1
B. histamine
C. ACh
D. D2
A. alpha 1
T or F: most antipsychotic drugs are receptor antagonists
True
antagonism of which receptor modulates synthesis and release of dopamine
D2
Which of the following is the primary region of the CNS for therapeutic effects of D2 antagonists?
A. Basal ganglia
B. Mesolimbic
C. Mesocortical
D. Medulla
B. Mesolimbic
Which of the following is the primary region for motor effects and extrapyramidal sxs (EPS)
A. Basal ganglia
B. Mesolimbic
C. Mesocortical
D. Medulla
A. Basal ganglia
what 2 systems are responsible for the d2 receptor blockade in the endocrine system
hypothalamus and endocrine system lol
Which of the following regions is the chemoreceptor trigger zone
A. Basal ganglia
B. Mesolimbic
C. Mesocortical
D. Medulla
D. Medulla
know the kd shit on slides 20 and 21
i will go look at that (you too whoever is on this card rn)
D2 Antagonism:
Extrapyramidal Sxs (EPS)
occurs ______
early, days/weeks
Symptoms of EPS: (4)
dystonia - increased muscle tone
pseudoparkinsonism
tremor
akathisia - restlessness
What is an antihistamine that can treat EPS?
Benadryl
what anticholinergic agents can be used to treat EPS? (3)
Benztropine, trihexyphenidyl, akineton
what dopamine releasing agent can be used to treat EPS?
Amantadine
What medication can be used to treat akathisia in pts w/ EPS
propranolol 1st line -> +lorazepam (Ott)
Excitatory neurotransmitter involved in EPS
A. ACh
B. Dopamine
A.ACh
inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in EPS
A. ACh
B. Dopamine
B. Dopamine
what drug induced movement disorder occurs late (months/year)
Tardive Dyskinesia
T or F: Both EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia are irreversible disorders
False, EPS is reversible
4 sxs of tardive dyskinesia
- Mouth-rhythmic involuntary movements
- Choreiform- irregular purposelessness
- Athetoid - worm-like movements
- Axial hyperkinesia- “to-and-fro” movements
what is the MOA of tardive dyskinesia?
its unknown, pussy
what monitoring scale should be used in pts experiencing tardive dyskinesia
AIMS (Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale)
what is the best treatment option for tardive dyskinesia?
prevention, then to use the least risky agent at lowest dose possible
what drug class is a “newer drug therapy” option for tardive dyskinesia?
VMAT2 inhibitors
what are the 3 VMAT2 inhibitors
Tetrabenazine
Valbenazine
Deutetrabenazine