Question 1

The neuroprotective effects of lithium may derive from…

Accepted Answer

A)  blockade of sodium channels. 
B)  activation of monoamine oxidase. 
C)  inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase 3. 
D)  antagonism of NMDA receptors. 
A)  blockade of sodium channels. 
B)  activation of monoamine oxidase. 
C)  inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase 3. 
D)  antagonism of NMDA receptors.

Question 2

An antidepressant drug that only inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine is called a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  tricyclic antidepressant drug. 
B)  atypical antidepressant drug. 
C)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 
D)  serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. 
A)  tricyclic antidepressant drug. 
B)  atypical antidepressant drug. 
C)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 
D)  serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.

Question 3

An abnormal elevation or irritation in mood along with increased arousal or energy is referred to as…

Accepted Answer

A)  disinhibition. 
B)  hyperexcitability. 
C)  mania. 
D)  euthymia. 
A)  disinhibition. 
B)  hyperexcitability. 
C)  mania. 
D)  euthymia.

Question 4

Excessive activity in parts of cerebral cortex from an unknown cause of bipolar disorder is referred to as…

Accepted Answer

A)  seizures. 
B)  unidentified bright objects. 
C)  sporadic activity. 
D)  non-event-related potentials. 
A)  seizures. 
B)  unidentified bright objects. 
C)  sporadic activity. 
D)  non-event-related potentials.

Question 5

A patient who does not improve on an antidepressant medication despite many attempts with different antidepressant drugs would be identied as…

Accepted Answer

A)  noncompliant. 
B)  having treatment-resistant depression. 
C)  a poor metabolizer. 
D)  being misdiagnosed. 
A)  noncompliant. 
B)  having treatment-resistant depression. 
C)  a poor metabolizer. 
D)  being misdiagnosed.

Question 6

Having different pharmacological actions than MAO inhibitors means that tricyclic antidepressants do not carry a risk of…

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin syndrome. 
B)  serotonin discontinuation syndrome. 
C)  a cheese reaction. 
D)  sexual side effects. 
A)  serotonin syndrome. 
B)  serotonin discontinuation syndrome. 
C)  a cheese reaction. 
D)  sexual side effects.

Question 7

Antagonists for ________ receptors cause dry mouth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Antagonists for ________ receptors cause dry mouth....

Question 8

The dissociative anesthetic drug ________ produces antidepressant effects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The dissociative anesthetic drug ________ produces antidepressant...

Question 9

Diminished levels of serotonin in the brain are associated with depressive symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Depressive symptoms due to poor blood flow are referred to as …

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular depression. 
B)  ischemic depression. 
C)  cardiovascular-related depressive disorder. 
D)  major depressive disorder with the specificier « cardiovascular disease. » 
A)  vascular depression. 
B)  ischemic depression. 
C)  cardiovascular-related depressive disorder. 
D)  major depressive disorder with the specificier « cardiovascular disease. »

Question 11

Persistent depressive disorder is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Persistent depressive disorder is also known as...

Question 12

The acne medication isotretinoin (Accutane)carries a risk of depression due to…

Accepted Answer

A)  impairing glucose transporter across the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  increasing D₂ receptor density. 
C)  increasing 5-HT₂C receptor density. 
D)  increasing 5-HT₁A receptor density. 
A)  impairing glucose transporter across the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  increasing D₂ receptor density. 
C)  increasing 5-HT₂C receptor density. 
D)  increasing 5-HT₁A receptor density.

Question 13

Which of the following mechanisms for an antidepressant drug would be identified as an 'atypical'?

Accepted Answer

A)  A reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and dopamine. 
B)  A reuptake inhibitor of serotonin. 
C)  A reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and norephephrine. 
D)  An inhibitor of the enzyme monoamine oxidase. 
A)  A reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and dopamine. 
B)  A reuptake inhibitor of serotonin. 
C)  A reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and norephephrine. 
D)  An inhibitor of the enzyme monoamine oxidase.

Question 14

If combining pharmatherapy with psychotherapy for the treatment of depression,it is not best to use…

Accepted Answer

A)  an SSRI 
B)  a tricyclic antidepressant. 
C)  an SNRI 
D)  an atypical antidepressant. 
A)  an SSRI 
B)  a tricyclic antidepressant. 
C)  an SNRI 
D)  an atypical antidepressant.

Question 15

Which monoamine oxidase enzyme is found mostly in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  MAOA 
B)  MAOB 
C)  MAOC 
D)  MAOD 
A)  MAOA 
B)  MAOB 
C)  MAOC 
D)  MAOD

Question 16

Depressive symptoms caused by poor blood flow is called ________ depression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Depressive symptoms caused by poor blood flow...

Question 17

If a patient with major depressive disorder improves when given a placebo,then…

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient should still be switched to an antidepressant drug. 
B)  patients are likely to receive medical treatment outside of the clinical study. 
C)  patients likely did not have major depressive disorder. 
D)  other conditions, such as meeting with clinical staff, must have led to reduced depressive symptoms. 
A)  the patient should still be switched to an antidepressant drug. 
B)  patients are likely to receive medical treatment outside of the clinical study. 
C)  patients likely did not have major depressive disorder. 
D)  other conditions, such as meeting with clinical staff, must have led to reduced depressive symptoms.

Question 18

Persistent depressive disorder is a milder form of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Increased serotonin levels are associated with ________ side effects,which can reduce one's quality of life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Increased serotonin levels are associated with ________...

Question 20

If a patient had double the concentration of lithium in blood than her doctor expected,the patient…

Accepted Answer

A)  likely has epilepsy. 
B)  will still require weeks before her bipolar symptoms subside. 
C)  is at risk of severe adverse effects. 
D)  may have taken antipsychotic drugs in the past. 
A)  likely has epilepsy. 
B)  will still require weeks before her bipolar symptoms subside. 
C)  is at risk of severe adverse effects. 
D)  may have taken antipsychotic drugs in the past.

The neuroprotective effects of lithium may derive from…

An antidepressant drug that only inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine is called a(n)…

An abnormal elevation or irritation in mood along with increased arousal or energy is referred to as…

Excessive activity in parts of cerebral cortex from an unknown cause of bipolar disorder is referred to as…

A patient who does not improve on an antidepressant medication despite many attempts with different antidepressant drugs would be identied as…

Having different pharmacological actions than MAO inhibitors means that tricyclic antidepressants do not carry a risk of…

Antagonists for ________ receptors cause dry mouth.

The dissociative anesthetic drug ________ produces antidepressant effects.

Diminished levels of serotonin in the brain are associated with depressive symptoms.

Depressive symptoms due to poor blood flow are referred to as …

Persistent depressive disorder is also known as ________.

The acne medication isotretinoin (Accutane)carries a risk of depression due to…

Which of the following mechanisms for an antidepressant drug would be identified as an 'atypical'?

If combining pharmatherapy with psychotherapy for the treatment of depression,it is not best to use…

Which monoamine oxidase enzyme is found mostly in the brain?

Depressive symptoms caused by poor blood flow is called ________ depression.

If a patient with major depressive disorder improves when given a placebo,then…

Persistent depressive disorder is a milder form of depression.

Increased serotonin levels are associated with ________ side effects,which can reduce one's quality of life.

If a patient had double the concentration of lithium in blood than her doctor expected,the patient…

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

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Exam 13: Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

The neuroprotective effects of lithium may derive from…

An antidepressant drug that only inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine is called a(n)…

An abnormal elevation or irritation in mood along with increased arousal or energy is referred to as…

Excessive activity in parts of cerebral cortex from an unknown cause of bipolar disorder is referred to as…

A patient who does not improve on an antidepressant medication despite many attempts with different antidepressant drugs would be identied as…

Having different pharmacological actions than MAO inhibitors means that tricyclic antidepressants do not carry a risk of…

Antagonists for ________ receptors cause dry mouth.

The dissociative anesthetic drug ________ produces antidepressant effects.

Diminished levels of serotonin in the brain are associated with depressive symptoms.

Depressive symptoms due to poor blood flow are referred to as …

Persistent depressive disorder is also known as ________.

The acne medication isotretinoin (Accutane)carries a risk of depression due to…

Which of the following mechanisms for an antidepressant drug would be identified as an 'atypical'?

If combining pharmatherapy with psychotherapy for the treatment of depression,it is not best to use…

Which monoamine oxidase enzyme is found mostly in the brain?

Depressive symptoms caused by poor blood flow is called ________ depression.

If a patient with major depressive disorder improves when given a placebo,then…

Persistent depressive disorder is a milder form of depression.

Increased serotonin levels are associated with ________ side effects,which can reduce one's quality of life.

If a patient had double the concentration of lithium in blood than her doctor expected,the patient…

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters