Psychopharmacology

Question 1

Suffix for 1st generation/typical anti-psychotics

Answer 1

“azine”

Question 2

What’s the effect of antipsychotics on neurotransmitters

Answer 2

Dopamine (D2) antagonists - lower dopamine levels

Question 3

Suffix for 2nd generation anti-psychotics

Answer 3

“done” or “pine”

Question 4

What antipsychotic is more likely to cause extrapyramidal symptoms & what are they?

Answer 4

1st generation/typical antipsychotics
Movement related symptoms

Question 5

What is & what causes Tardive Dyskinesia?

Answer 5

abonormal movements of the lips, jaw & tongue - most likely caused by typical/1st gen antipsychotics

Question 6

4 types of Antidepressants

Answer 6

1. SSRI/SNRI
2. Tricyclics (TCA)
3. Monoamine-Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
4. Others

Question 7

Suffix for Tricyclics

Answer 7

“amine” or “tyline”

Question 8

Suffix for SSRIs

Answer 8

“ine” or “opam”

Question 9

OCD responds well to what 2 medications?

Answer 9

TCA - Anafranil (clomipramine) & all SSRIs

Question 10

GAD responds well to what 2 typical medications?

Answer 10

SNRI - Effexor (venlafaxine) & TCA - Tofranil (imipramine)

Question 11

What category of anti-depressants does chronic pain respond well to?

Answer 11

TCAs

Question 12

What anti-depressant is commonly used for Bulimia Nervosa?

Answer 12

SSRI - Prozac (fluoxetine)

Question 13

What 2 anti-depressants is commonly used for Bulimia Nervosa?

Answer 13

TCA - Anafranil (clomipramine) & SSRIs

Question 14

Notable side effects in SSRIs (overall & with children/adolescents)

Answer 14

Overall: headaches, nervousness, insomnia & gastrointestinal distress
Children: suicidal thinking or attempts

Question 15

What’s the severe side effect called from Tricyclics?

Answer 15

Severe anticholinergic effects (e.g., dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, trouble urinating, confusion & memory problems)

Question 16

What’s the most serious side effect from a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOIs)

Answer 16

Tyramine-induced hypertensive crisis

Question 17

Which antidepressant category can cause Serotonin Syndrome?

Answer 17

MAOIS

Question 18

Almost all benzodiazepines generic names end in what 2 suffixes?

Answer 18

“pam” or “lam”

Question 19

What neurotransmitter is effected by Benzodiazepines & what’s the effect?

Answer 19

GABA & it facilitates GABA’s ability to bind to its receptor site