psychopharmacology

Question 1

Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs displays these symptoms: muscular rigidity, cramping, and stiff tongue?

Answer 1

acute dystonia

Question 2

Which medication requires teaching on specific dietary restrictions and interactions with several other drugs?

Answer 2

phenelzine

Question 3

Which drug has the side effect of long term- growth and weight suppression?

Answer 3

methylphenidate

Question 4

Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs are displayed by: rigidity, fever, confusion, unstable BP, and diaphoresis?

Answer 4

neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Question 5

Which class of psychopharmacologic drugs blocks reuptake of serotonin?

Answer 5

SSRIs

Question 6

Which antipsychotic medication requires monitoring of WBC levels due to potential for agranulocytosis?

Answer 6

clozapine

Question 7

Which class of drugs should be used cautiously in the elderly and has a tendency for physical dependence?

Answer 7

anti-anxiety drugs

Question 8

Which side effect of conventional antipsychotic drugs is displayed by: permanent, irreversible involuntary movements

Answer 8

tardive dyskinesia

Question 9

Which class of psychopharmacologic drugs block receptors of dopamine?

Answer 9

antipsychotic drugs

Question 10

identify the serum lithium level for maintenence and safety

Answer 10

0.5 to 1.5 mEq/L

Question 11

Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs are displayed by: dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention?

Answer 11

anticholenergic side effects

Question 12

Which is a TOXIC side effect of Lithium?

Answer 12

muscle weakness

Question 13

Identify the drug classification for Benztropine:

Answer 13

anticholenergic

Question 15

Which side effect of antipsychotic drugs is displayed by: stooped posture, masklike face, shuffling gait, and tremor?

Answer 15

pseudoparkinsonism

Question 16

Which class of drugs mediate the action of GABA and are indicated for OCD, PTSD, and alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 16

anti-anxiety drugs

Question 17

Which class of drugs release norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin and block the reuptake also?

Answer 17

stimulants

Question 18

Which of the following drugs should be used cautiously in clients with a history of drug or alcohol abuse?

Answer 18

methylphenidate

Question 19

Which drug class displays the side effects of weight gain, breast enlargement in men and women, and metabolic syndrome?

Answer 19

antipsychotic drugs

Question 20

Identify the drug classification for Haloperidol:

Answer 20

first generation antipsychotic

Question 21

Which drug is a cholinesterase inhibitor that has shown modest therapeutic effects and slowing of dementia?

Answer 21

donepezil

Question 22

Identify the drug classification for Carbamazepine:

Answer 22

anticonvulsant used as mood stabilizer

Question 23

Which drug class have these side effects: anorexia, weight loss, and long-term growth and weight suppression?

Answer 23

stimulants

Question 24

Identify the drug classification for Risperidone:

Answer 24

atypical antipyschotic

Question 25

Which class of drugs has an increased risk of cardiac or infectious death in the elderly?

Answer 25

atypical antipsychotics

Question 26

Which side effect of antipsychotic drug displays: intense need to move, restlessness, and agitation?

Answer 26

akathisia

Question 27

indications: Stimulant, ADHD s/e: -Growth suppression, use caution in those with alcohol/drug dependence, avoid caffiene/sugar

Answer 27

methylphenidate

Question 28

antipsychotic s/e:- agranulocytosis, monitor WBC count, fever, malaise, sore throat

Answer 28

clozapine

Question 29

1st generation antipsychotic, many EPS's, used for Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Answer 29

haloperidol

Question 30

2nd generation antipsychotic, lower incidence of EPS's, indicated for schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Answer 30

risperidone

Question 31

anticholenergic used to treat EPS's when client taking antipscyhcotic

Answer 31

benztropine

Question 32

Mood Stabilizer, treats Bipolar, S.E.- tremor, metallic taste, wt. gain, acne, TOXIC- diarrhea/vomiting, muscle weakness

Answer 32

lithium

Question 33

MAOI, treats depression, S.E.- sedation,wt. gain,dry mouth,orthostatic hypo.,sexual dys.,hypertensive crisis (tyramine)

Answer 33

phenelzine

Question 34

anticonvulsant used for bipolar, S.E.- drowsiness,dry mouth,blurred vision,rashes,ortho. hypo.; take caution driving

Answer 34

carbamazepine

Question 35

Which neurotransmitter has neurotoxic effects at high levels and is seen in sustained hypoxia, ischemia or stroke?

Answer 35

glutamate

Question 36

Which lobe of the brain controls language generation and visual interpretation?

Answer 36

occipital

Question 37

Which brain structure controls feelings of anger, rage, and excitement?

Answer 37

hypothalamus

Question 38

Which neurotransmitter is located in the peripheral nervous system and signals muscles to become active?

Answer 38

acetylcholine

Question 39

Which part of the brain is divided into 2 hemispheres and four lobes?

Answer 39

cerebrum

Question 40

Which neurotransmitter controls food intake, sleep and wakefulness, emotions?

Answer 40

serotonin

Question 41

Which lobe of the brain controls taste, touch, and spacial orientation?

Answer 41

parietal

Question 42

Which neurotransmitter controls complex movements, motivation, cognition, and regulation of emotional responses?

Answer 42

dopamine

Question 43

Which lobe of the brain controls organization of thoughts, body movement, memories, emotions, and moral behavior?

Answer 43

frontal

Question 44

Which neurotransmitter has no direct stimulus and modulates other neurotransmitters?

Answer 44

GABA

Question 45

Which lobe of the brain controls smell, hearing, memory, and emotional expression?

Answer 45

temporal

Question 46

Which neurotransmitter can be increased with anxiety and decreased with memory loss, social withdrawal, and depression?

Answer 46

norepinephrine

Question 47

Which brain structure is a system made up of a collection of nuclei that control body movements?

Answer 47

basal ganglia