Psychopharmacology

Question 1

Antidepressant MOA

Answer 1

block reuptake of SEROTONIN, NE, DOPAMINE

Question 2

1st GEN Antipsychotic MOA

Answer 2

block dopamine receptors

Question 3

2nd Gen Antipsychotic (Atypical)

Answer 3

block dopamine receptors & affect various serotonin receptors

Question 4

BENZOdiazepines MOA

Answer 4

facilitate transmission oh inhibitory NT GABA

Question 5

Psycho stimulants MOA

Answer 5

increase NE, DOPAMINE ( & a little SEROTONIN)

Question 6

Typical 1st Gen Meds

Answer 6

chlorpromazine (thorazine)
haloperidol (haldol)
fluphenazine (prolixin)

Question 7

Atypical 2nd Gen Meds

Answer 7

aripiprazole (ability)
clozapine (clozaril)
olanzapine (zyprexa)
risperidone (risperdal)
quetiapine (seroquel)
cariprazine (vraylor)

Question 8

Which type of antipsychotic drugs produce less EPS effects

Answer 8

atypical 2nd gen

Question 9

What med helps treats EPS

Answer 9

Benztropine (anticholinergic med)

Question 10

Anticholinergic meds MOA

Answer 10

block acetylcholine

Question 11

SSRI SE:

Answer 11

nausea, bruxism (grinding teeth) & sedation

Question 12

clozapine (clozaril) med priority is assessing

Answer 12

WBCs