Question 1

The ________ hypothesis of depression links low levels of certain neurotransmitters,such as serotonin,to depression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ hypothesis of depression links low...

Question 2

The finding that inhibitors of monoamine oxidase do not only prevent the catabolism of neurotransmitters is an explanation for…

Accepted Answer

A)  the cheese reaction. 
B)  sedation. 
C)  effects similar to reserpine. 
D)  monoamine hypothesis of depression. 
A)  the cheese reaction. 
B)  sedation. 
C)  effects similar to reserpine. 
D)  monoamine hypothesis of depression.

Question 3

If a patient treated with an antidepressant exhibited severe agitation and occassional hallucinations,the patient is likely…

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a dose that is too high. 
B)  using illicit substances. 
C)  a fast metabolizer. 
D)  suffering from a disorder other than depression. 
A)  taking a dose that is too high. 
B)  using illicit substances. 
C)  a fast metabolizer. 
D)  suffering from a disorder other than depression.

Question 4

Among those who attempt to commit suicide,researchers typically find…

Accepted Answer

A)  increased activation of D₂ receptors. 
B)  increased level of 5-HT₂C receptors. 
C)  evidence of reduced serotonin levels. 
D)  increased densitiy of 5-HT₁A receptorsl 
A)  increased activation of D₂ receptors. 
B)  increased level of 5-HT₂C receptors. 
C)  evidence of reduced serotonin levels. 
D)  increased densitiy of 5-HT₁A receptorsl

Question 5

Define and give examples of emotional blunting.Also,why is serotonin linked to emotional blunting?

Accepted Answer

Emotional blunting (or affective bluntin

Question 6

Lithium reduces mania by inhibiting serotonin reuptake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Name four symptoms of depression.

Accepted Answer

There are a number of symptoms,but those

Question 8

A patient who decides to abruptly cease taking an antidepressant drug might experience…

Accepted Answer

A)  drug-seeking behavior. 
B)  emotional blunting. 
C)  a serotonin discontinuation syndrome. 
D)  sexual side effects. 
A)  drug-seeking behavior. 
B)  emotional blunting. 
C)  a serotonin discontinuation syndrome. 
D)  sexual side effects.

Question 9

All of the following are features of lithium except…

Accepted Answer

A)  the first mood stabilizer. 
B)  complex intracellular actions. 
C)  provides neuroprotection. 
D)  has a very safe therapeutic index. 
A)  the first mood stabilizer. 
B)  complex intracellular actions. 
C)  provides neuroprotection. 
D)  has a very safe therapeutic index.

Question 10

The symptoms and features of a major depressive disorder include all of the following except…

Accepted Answer

A)  depressed mood. 
B)  feelings of worthlessness. 
C)  symptoms occurring within the same 4-week period. 
D)  change in sleeping patterns. 
A)  depressed mood. 
B)  feelings of worthlessness. 
C)  symptoms occurring within the same 4-week period. 
D)  change in sleeping patterns.

Question 11

Adverse effects associated with a tricyclic antidepressant drug,which include dry mouth,constipation,hypotension,and drowsiness,can make a patient feel that…

Accepted Answer

A)  the prescribing physician does not care for the patient. 
B)  they are carrying the effects of a powerful psychoactive drug. 
C)  the drug must also be reducing depressive symptoms. 
D)  he is not taking the medication correctly. 
A)  the prescribing physician does not care for the patient. 
B)  they are carrying the effects of a powerful psychoactive drug. 
C)  the drug must also be reducing depressive symptoms. 
D)  he is not taking the medication correctly.

Question 12

Doctors require blood samples from patients treated with lithium because…

Accepted Answer

A)  evidence of neuroprotection will predict lithium's efficacy. 
B)  certain polymorphisms can interfere with lithium's therapeutic effects. 
C)  the need to determine if a patient is taking other substances. 
D)  the amount of drug in plasma must be carefully adjusted. 
A)  evidence of neuroprotection will predict lithium's efficacy. 
B)  certain polymorphisms can interfere with lithium's therapeutic effects. 
C)  the need to determine if a patient is taking other substances. 
D)  the amount of drug in plasma must be carefully adjusted.

Question 13

The most studied and implicated receptor for antidepressant effects is the …

Accepted Answer

A)  5-HT₁A receptor. 
B)  5-HT₂C receptor. 
C)  D₁ receptor. 
D)  NMDA receptor. 
A)  5-HT₁A receptor. 
B)  5-HT₂C receptor. 
C)  D₁ receptor. 
D)  NMDA receptor.

Question 14

List and describe roles that three brain structures play in depression.

Accepted Answer

Amygdala: increased activity;

The ________ hypothesis of depression links low levels of certain neurotransmitters,such as serotonin,to depression.

The finding that inhibitors of monoamine oxidase do not only prevent the catabolism of neurotransmitters is an explanation for…

If a patient treated with an antidepressant exhibited severe agitation and occassional hallucinations,the patient is likely…

Among those who attempt to commit suicide,researchers typically find…

Define and give examples of emotional blunting.Also,why is serotonin linked to emotional blunting?

Lithium reduces mania by inhibiting serotonin reuptake.

Name four symptoms of depression.

A patient who decides to abruptly cease taking an antidepressant drug might experience…

All of the following are features of lithium except…

The symptoms and features of a major depressive disorder include all of the following except…

Adverse effects associated with a tricyclic antidepressant drug,which include dry mouth,constipation,hypotension,and drowsiness,can make a patient feel that…

Doctors require blood samples from patients treated with lithium because…

The most studied and implicated receptor for antidepressant effects is the …

List and describe roles that three brain structures play in depression.

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

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Exam 13: Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

The ________ hypothesis of depression links low levels of certain neurotransmitters,such as serotonin,to depression.

The finding that inhibitors of monoamine oxidase do not only prevent the catabolism of neurotransmitters is an explanation for…

If a patient treated with an antidepressant exhibited severe agitation and occassional hallucinations,the patient is likely…

Among those who attempt to commit suicide,researchers typically find…

Define and give examples of emotional blunting.Also,why is serotonin linked to emotional blunting?

Lithium reduces mania by inhibiting serotonin reuptake.

Name four symptoms of depression.

A patient who decides to abruptly cease taking an antidepressant drug might experience…

All of the following are features of lithium except…

The symptoms and features of a major depressive disorder include all of the following except…

Adverse effects associated with a tricyclic antidepressant drug,which include dry mouth,constipation,hypotension,and drowsiness,can make a patient feel that…

Doctors require blood samples from patients treated with lithium because…

The most studied and implicated receptor for antidepressant effects is the …

List and describe roles that three brain structures play in depression.

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