Psychopharm Flashcards

1
Q

produce similar effects to those produced by an NT

A

agonist

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2
Q

produce similar (but less than) effects to those produced by an NT or agonist

A

partial agonist

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3
Q

produce no activity in a cell on their own, but instead, reduce or block the effects of an NT or agonist

A

antagonist

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4
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exert their effects by mimicking the effect of an NT at a receptor site

A

direct agonist

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5
Q

attach to a binding site on a receptor cell (other than the ones used by the NT) and interferes with the action of the NT

A

indirect antagonist

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6
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attaches to a binding site on a receptor cell (other than the ones used by the NT) and facilitates the action of the NT

A

indirect agonist

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7
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exert their effects by attaching to a NT’s receptor site and interfering with action of the NT

A

direct antagonist

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8
Q

produce an effect opposite the effect of the NT or agonist

A

inverse agonist

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9
Q

the ____ culture is a poorer metabolizer of certain isoenzymes

A

asian

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10
Q

the most serious extrapyramidal effect is

A

tardive dyskinesia

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11
Q

_____, the most potent antipsychotic, is associated with the most severe ______ effects

A

haloperidol, extrapyramidal

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12
Q

a potentially fatal side effect of antipsychotics is

A

neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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13
Q

atypical antipsychotics can produce _____l which is a marked decrease in white blood cells

A

agranulocytosis

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14
Q

TCAs block the reuptake of :

A

norepinephrine, serotonin,and/or dopamine

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15
Q

one huge issue with TCAs is that they can be ____, which results in numerous cardiovascular symptoms

A

cardiotoxic

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16
Q

SSRIs are less _______ than TCAs and less likely to result in _____ impairment

A

cardiotoxic, cognitive

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17
Q

Administration of an SSRI with an MAOI can result in _____, which is potentially fatal

A

serotonin syndrome

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18
Q

the most dangerous side effect of MAOIs is ______ crisis

A

hypertensive crisis

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19
Q

aged cheeses, beer, red wine, meats, banana, avocado, should not be eaten if being prescrbed

A

MAOI

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20
Q

a well known NDRI

A

buproprion (wellbutrin)

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21
Q

a well known SNRI

A

venlafaxine (effexor)

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22
Q

although they are in the same class _______, combining an anxiolytic with ____ or a _____ can be deadly because of their superadditive nature

A

sedative-hypnotics…..alcohol, barbiturate

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23
Q

sedative-hypnotics also produce _________, which means that when tolerance develops to one it is likely to be shown for others as well

A

cross-tolerance

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24
Q

what would be used to treat angina, migraines, glaucoma

A

beta blockers

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25
Q

opioids belong to the _____ class

A

narcotic-analgesics

26
Q

psychostimulants include:

A

amphetamines and methylphenidate

27
Q

In addition to ADHD, amphetamines can also be used to treat _____

A

narcolepsy

28
Q

______ is used to control physical symptoms associated with anxiety

A

propranolol

29
Q

the combination of tyramine and an MAOI can result in

A

hypertensive crisis

30
Q

chlorpromazine

A

conventional antipsychotic

31
Q

chlordiazepoxide

A

anxiolytic (benzo)

32
Q

clozapine

A

atypical antipsychotic

33
Q

amitriptyline

A

TCA

34
Q

fluoxetine

A

SSRI

35
Q

isocarboxazid

A

MAOI

36
Q

fluphenazine

A

conventional antipsychotic

37
Q

doxepin

A

TCA

38
Q

risperidone

A

atypical antipsychotic

39
Q

phenelzine

A

MAOI

40
Q

fluvoxamine

A

SSRI

41
Q

quetiapine

A

atypical antipsychotic

42
Q

sertraline

A

SSRI

43
Q

nortriptyline

A

TCA

44
Q

paroxetine

A

SSRI

45
Q

imipramine

A

TCA

46
Q

thiothixene

A

conventional antipsychotic

47
Q

tranylcypromine

A

MAOI

48
Q

haloperidol

A

conventional antipsychotic

49
Q

clomipramine

A

TCA

50
Q

olanzapine

A

atypical antipsychotic

51
Q

buproprion

A

NDRI

52
Q

venlafaxine

A

SNRI

53
Q

carbamazepine

A

anticonvulsant

54
Q

valproic acid

A

anticonvulsant

55
Q

clonazepam

A

anticonvulsant

56
Q

azapirone

A

anxiolytic without sedaton

57
Q

disulfiram

A

anti-alcohol

58
Q

naltrexone

A

anti-alcohol

59
Q

amphetamine

A

stimulant

60
Q

methylphenidate

A

stimulant