Paper: Bauer & Bauer (2011) EEG, Drug Effects, and Central Nervous System

Question 1

Valproic acid at therapeutic doses does what to the EEG?

Answer 1

NO CHANGE; it does not significantly change EEG background activity.

Question 2

How does melatonin affect a conventional EEG?

Answer 2

NO EFFECT.

Question 3

CNS stimulants such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, and cocaine do what to the EEG?

Answer 3

1. increase beta
2. reduce voltage and amount of slow waves
3. increase alpha

Question 4

Tricyclic antidepressants at therapeutic doses does what to the EEG?

Answer 4

1. slow down the frequency of the alpha rhythm
2. increase fast activity
3. increase slow activity

Question 5

T/F: Lithium at therapeutic doses produces frequent and marked EEG changes.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Benzodiazepines at therapeutic doses does what to the EEG?

Answer 6

1. increase beta activity
2. decrease general voltage
3. decrease alpha activity

Question 7

Carbamazepine at therapeutic doses does what to the EEG?

Answer 7

augments slow activity.

Question 8

Topiramate at therapeutic doses does what to the EEG?

Answer 8

NO EFFECT; it does not significantly change EEG background activity.

Question 9

Typical antipsychotic medications at therapeutic doses does what to the EEG?

Answer 9

INCREASE alpha and slow activity, and DECREASE percent time of beta.

Question 10

The atypical antipsychotic risperidone at therapeutic doses does what to EEG?

Answer 10

NO EFFECT; it does not induce EEG changes in the waking state.