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Psychotic Disorders Flashcards

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Q

Anti-psychotics block which neurotransmitter at which receptors?

A

Dopamine at D2 receptors

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Dopamine blockade at the Tuberoinfundibular pathway causes what side effect?

A

Increased Prolactin levels leading to:

  • Galactorrhea/Gynecomastia
  • Amenorrhea
  • Infertility
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Most likely drugs to cause increased prolactin levels?

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  • 1st gen. High Potency Anti-psychotics

- Risperdone/ Paliperidone

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Least likely drugs to cause increased prolactin levels?

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  • Aripiprazole

- Quetiapine

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Neuroimaging finding of schizophrenic patients?

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  • Enlargement of Lateral Ventricles

- Loss of Cortical tissue volume

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