Question 1

Distinguish between Bipolar I Disorder and schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is a chronic state of psyc

Question 2

Bipolar I Disorder refers to

Accepted Answer

A) panic attacks. 
B) agoraphobia. 
C) posttraumatic stress disorder. 
D) manic episodes with possible alternating depression. 
A) panic attacks. 
B) agoraphobia. 
C) posttraumatic stress disorder. 
D) manic episodes with possible alternating depression.

Question 3

Tricyclic antidepressants work by

Accepted Answer

A) blocking acetylcholine receptors. 
B) blocking D2 dopamine receptors. 
C) inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine,dopamine,and serotonin. 
D) inhibiting metabolism of GABA. 
A) blocking acetylcholine receptors. 
B) blocking D2 dopamine receptors. 
C) inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine,dopamine,and serotonin. 
D) inhibiting metabolism of GABA.

Question 4

A patient presents with these symptoms: irrational beliefs,incoherent speech,and a severe lack of emotional response.He has had these symptoms for over 9 months and they interfere with his social function.He would most likely be diagnosed with _______ and treated with __________.

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia;aripiprazole 
B) schizophrenia;paroxetine 
C) bipolar disorder;lithium 
D) bipolar disorder;amphetamine 
A) schizophrenia;aripiprazole 
B) schizophrenia;paroxetine 
C) bipolar disorder;lithium 
D) bipolar disorder;amphetamine

Question 5

The FDA now requires a printed warning on several selective reuptake inhibitors because they increase the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) suicide in children and adolescents. 
B) liver disorder in elderly patients. 
C) psychotic episodes. 
D) seizures. 
A) suicide in children and adolescents. 
B) liver disorder in elderly patients. 
C) psychotic episodes. 
D) seizures.

Question 6

The mood disorders include specific phobia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The fastest,and probably the most effective,treatment for severe cases of depression is

Accepted Answer

A) imipramine (Tofranil). 
B) paroxetine (Paxil). 
C) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). 
D) psychotherapy. 
A) imipramine (Tofranil). 
B) paroxetine (Paxil). 
C) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). 
D) psychotherapy.

Question 8

What is the average lag period for antidepressants to begin to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 day 
B) 2 weeks 
C) 4 weeks 
D) 6 weeks 
A) 1 day 
B) 2 weeks 
C) 4 weeks 
D) 6 weeks

Question 9

Lithium was the first effective mood stabilizer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One indirect consequence of effective drug treatment for serious mental disorders is that more mentally ill people are now in jail or prison than in mental hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Tricyclics treat depressive symptoms by

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism. 
B) increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism. 
C) decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake. 
D) increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake. 
A) decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism. 
B) increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism. 
C) decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake. 
D) increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake.

Question 12

Prozac was one of the early

Accepted Answer

A) tricyclic antidepressants. 
B) MAO inhibitors. 
C) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). 
D) anti-manic drugs. 
A) tricyclic antidepressants. 
B) MAO inhibitors. 
C) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). 
D) anti-manic drugs.

Question 13

The first antipsychotic drugs were the phenothiazines,introduced in the 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The acceptance of the mood stabilizer _____________ was slowed by a series of overdose poisonings and by the fact that the drug is one of the basic elements and could not be patented.

Accepted Answer

A) lithium 
B) valproic acid 
C) carbamazepine 
D) lamotrigine 
A) lithium 
B) valproic acid 
C) carbamazepine 
D) lamotrigine

Question 15

Explain the danger associated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.

Accepted Answer

They alter the normal metabolism of a di

Question 16

Each year,more mentally ill persons are _______ than are admitted to state mental hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) killed 
B) jailed 
C) sued 
D) treated for agranulocytosis 
A) killed 
B) jailed 
C) sued 
D) treated for agranulocytosis

Question 17

People taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression must avoid

Accepted Answer

A) exposure to strong sunlight. 
B) foods high in tyramine,such as aged cheeses. 
C) strenuous exercise. 
D) grapefruit juice. 
A) exposure to strong sunlight. 
B) foods high in tyramine,such as aged cheeses. 
C) strenuous exercise. 
D) grapefruit juice.

Question 18

In the DSM-V,Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is now listed as an anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The introduction of chlorpromazine in the U.S.in 1955 marked the last year in which

Accepted Answer

A) the rate of imprisonment declined. 
B) the major pharmaceutical companies reported net losses. 
C) the population of mental hospitals increased. 
D) schizophrenia was a major cause of suicide. 
A) the rate of imprisonment declined. 
B) the major pharmaceutical companies reported net losses. 
C) the population of mental hospitals increased. 
D) schizophrenia was a major cause of suicide.

Question 20

Both depressed and manic symptoms appear in the general classification of

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia. 
B) mood disorders. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D) psychosis. 
A) schizophrenia. 
B) mood disorders. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D) psychosis.

Distinguish between Bipolar I Disorder and schizophrenia.

Bipolar I Disorder refers to

Tricyclic antidepressants work by

A patient presents with these symptoms: irrational beliefs,incoherent speech,and a severe lack of emotional response.He has had these symptoms for over 9 months and they interfere with his social function.He would most likely be diagnosed with _ and treated with ____.

The FDA now requires a printed warning on several selective reuptake inhibitors because they increase the risk of

The mood disorders include specific phobia.

The fastest,and probably the most effective,treatment for severe cases of depression is

What is the average lag period for antidepressants to begin to be effective?

Lithium was the first effective mood stabilizer.

One indirect consequence of effective drug treatment for serious mental disorders is that more mentally ill people are now in jail or prison than in mental hospitals.

Tricyclics treat depressive symptoms by

Prozac was one of the early

The first antipsychotic drugs were the phenothiazines,introduced in the 1950s.

The acceptance of the mood stabilizer _____________ was slowed by a series of overdose poisonings and by the fact that the drug is one of the basic elements and could not be patented.

Explain the danger associated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.

Each year,more mentally ill persons are _______ than are admitted to state mental hospitals.

People taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression must avoid

In the DSM-V,Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is now listed as an anxiety disorder.

The introduction of chlorpromazine in the U.S.in 1955 marked the last year in which

Both depressed and manic symptoms appear in the general classification of

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Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance Use Disorders

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Exam 8: Medication for Mental Disorders

Distinguish between Bipolar I Disorder and schizophrenia.

Bipolar I Disorder refers to

Tricyclic antidepressants work by

A patient presents with these symptoms: irrational beliefs,incoherent speech,and a severe lack of emotional response.He has had these symptoms for over 9 months and they interfere with his social function.He would most likely be diagnosed with _______ and treated with __________.

The FDA now requires a printed warning on several selective reuptake inhibitors because they increase the risk of

The mood disorders include specific phobia.

The fastest,and probably the most effective,treatment for severe cases of depression is

What is the average lag period for antidepressants to begin to be effective?

Lithium was the first effective mood stabilizer.

One indirect consequence of effective drug treatment for serious mental disorders is that more mentally ill people are now in jail or prison than in mental hospitals.

Tricyclics treat depressive symptoms by

Prozac was one of the early

The first antipsychotic drugs were the phenothiazines,introduced in the 1950s.

The acceptance of the mood stabilizer _____________ was slowed by a series of overdose poisonings and by the fact that the drug is one of the basic elements and could not be patented.

Explain the danger associated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.

Each year,more mentally ill persons are _______ than are admitted to state mental hospitals.

People taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression must avoid

In the DSM-V,Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is now listed as an anxiety disorder.

The introduction of chlorpromazine in the U.S.in 1955 marked the last year in which

Both depressed and manic symptoms appear in the general classification of

Drug Use: An Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance Use Disorders

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A patient presents with these symptoms: irrational beliefs,incoherent speech,and a severe lack of emotional response.He has had these symptoms for over 9 months and they interfere with his social function.He would most likely be diagnosed with _ and treated with ____.