Pharmacology - Antidepressants and Antipsychotics Flashcards

1
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match their mechanism of action

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Despite most antidepressant medications taking 1-2 weeks to start showing mood-elevating effects, the synaptic effects of these agents occur within hours. True or False?

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true

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Follow up from previous question: The time course of the adverse effects of these agents follow the mood elevating effects. True or False?

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false

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4
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All Antipsychotic medications exert their effects through which of the following mechanism?

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Reduce Dopaminergic neurotransmission

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5
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Haloperidol can proarrhythmic effects include which of the following:

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QTc prolongation

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6
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When comparing various agents for use in agitated/combative patients, which of the following is more rapidly acting with a better safety profile:

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Midazolam

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