Question 1

If a substantial dose of a synthetic cathinone was given to a person without mental illness,what would likely happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  An antipsychotic drug would enhance the effects of cathinone. 
B)  The person would become withdrawn, similar to negative symptoms in schizophrenia. 
C)  The person would have effects similar to positive symptoms in schizophrenia. 
D)  A person would permanently develop the features of schizophrenia. 
A)  An antipsychotic drug would enhance the effects of cathinone. 
B)  The person would become withdrawn, similar to negative symptoms in schizophrenia. 
C)  The person would have effects similar to positive symptoms in schizophrenia. 
D)  A person would permanently develop the features of schizophrenia.

Question 2

Approximately what percentage of people have schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  5% 
C)  10% 
D)  15% 
A)  1% 
B)  5% 
C)  10% 
D)  15%

Question 3

A reduction in normal behaviors,such as reduced emotional responsiveness,is called…

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive impairment. 
B)  positive symptoms. 
C)  negative symptoms. 
D)  disturbed thinking. 
A)  cognitive impairment. 
B)  positive symptoms. 
C)  negative symptoms. 
D)  disturbed thinking.

Question 4

Based on the glutamate hypothesis of schizophrenia,an agonist for glutamate might…

Accepted Answer

A)  have no effects. 
B)  reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia. 
C)  worsen the symptoms of schizophrenia. 
D)  diminish the effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs. 
A)  have no effects. 
B)  reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia. 
C)  worsen the symptoms of schizophrenia. 
D)  diminish the effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs.

Question 5

Name and describe three different types of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

(1)a paranoid type characterized by prom

Question 6

For AIDS,antipsychotic drugs may be used to…

Accepted Answer

A)  treat psychosis. 
B)  reduce muscle spasms. 
C)  counteract the side effects of other medications used for AIDS. 
D)  preclude the use of drugs of abuse. 
A)  treat psychosis. 
B)  reduce muscle spasms. 
C)  counteract the side effects of other medications used for AIDS. 
D)  preclude the use of drugs of abuse.

Question 7

The serotonin-dopamine hypothesis states that a greater affinity for D2 receptors than 5-HT2A receptors is needed for atypical antipsychotic drug effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Tremor,muscle rigidity,and involuntary movements caused by antipsychotic drugs are called…

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease. 
B)  extrapyramidal side effects. 
C)  motor inhibition syndrome. 
D)  negative symptoms. 
A)  Parkinson's disease. 
B)  extrapyramidal side effects. 
C)  motor inhibition syndrome. 
D)  negative symptoms.

Question 9

In schizophrenia,the addition of abnormal behaviors such as hallucinations are considered…

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatric symptoms. 
B)  behavioral symptoms. 
C)  negative symptoms. 
D)  positive symptom 
A)  psychiatric symptoms. 
B)  behavioral symptoms. 
C)  negative symptoms. 
D)  positive symptom

Question 10

The most consistent structural difference for those with schizophrenia includes…

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced volume in the right prefrontal cortex. 
B)  reduced volume of the left temporal lobe. 
C)  increased volume of the left and right hippocampus. 
D)  reduced volume of the right nucleus accumbens. 
A)  reduced volume in the right prefrontal cortex. 
B)  reduced volume of the left temporal lobe. 
C)  increased volume of the left and right hippocampus. 
D)  reduced volume of the right nucleus accumbens.

Question 11

All of the following are found from typical antipsychotic drug treatment except…

Accepted Answer

A)  effectivenss for negative symptoms. 
B)  effectiveness for positive symptoms. 
C)  risk of extrapyramidal side effects. 
D)  little efficacy for cognitive impairment. 
A)  effectivenss for negative symptoms. 
B)  effectiveness for positive symptoms. 
C)  risk of extrapyramidal side effects. 
D)  little efficacy for cognitive impairment.

Question 12

The features of schizophrenia include all of the following except…

Accepted Answer

A)  lifelong mental illness. 
B)  exceptional memory. 
C)  disturbed thinking. 
D)  an inability to understand what is real. 
A)  lifelong mental illness. 
B)  exceptional memory. 
C)  disturbed thinking. 
D)  an inability to understand what is real.

Question 13

Define and provide two examples of the types of symptoms found in schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Postive symptoms refer to the addition o

Question 14

The result of a frontal lobotomy was typically…

Accepted Answer

A)  an inability to recall long-term memories. 
B)  a complete recovery from symptoms of schizophrenia. 
C)  drowsiness and disorientation. 
D)  highly aggressive behavior. 
A)  an inability to recall long-term memories. 
B)  a complete recovery from symptoms of schizophrenia. 
C)  drowsiness and disorientation. 
D)  highly aggressive behavior.

Question 15

The DISC1 protein…

Accepted Answer

A)  plays a role in neuron development. 
B)  is a precusor for the synthesis of dopamine. 
C)  specifically grows neurons in the ventral tegmental area. 
D)  is found concentrated in the hippocampus. 
A)  plays a role in neuron development. 
B)  is a precusor for the synthesis of dopamine. 
C)  specifically grows neurons in the ventral tegmental area. 
D)  is found concentrated in the hippocampus.

Question 16

If a patient with catatonic schizophrenia does not improve with antipsychotic medication,a psychiatrist may next prescribe a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  psychostimulant drug. 
B)  benzodiazepine drug. 
C)  antidepressant drug. 
D)  opioid drug. 
A)  psychostimulant drug. 
B)  benzodiazepine drug. 
C)  antidepressant drug. 
D)  opioid drug.

Question 17

A depot injection of antipsychotic drug generally has short-lasting effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Atypical antipsychotic drugs may achieve an improved efficacy for cognitive functioning by…

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens. 
B)  increasing dopamine levels in the ventral tegmental area. 
C)  decreasing serotonin levels in the prefrontal cortex. 
D)  elevating dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex. 
A)  increasing dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens. 
B)  increasing dopamine levels in the ventral tegmental area. 
C)  decreasing serotonin levels in the prefrontal cortex. 
D)  elevating dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex.

Question 19

Antagonism of alpha2 adrenoceptors may…

Accepted Answer

A)  increase depressive symptoms in schizophrenia. 
B)  contribute to atypical antipsychotic effects. 
C)  cause weight gain. 
D)  cause QT interval prolongation. 
A)  increase depressive symptoms in schizophrenia. 
B)  contribute to atypical antipsychotic effects. 
C)  cause weight gain. 
D)  cause QT interval prolongation.

Question 20

Patients who do not respond after multiple rounds of antipsychotic treatment are identified as having ________ schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients who do not respond after multiple...

If a substantial dose of a synthetic cathinone was given to a person without mental illness,what would likely happen?

Approximately what percentage of people have schizophrenia?

A reduction in normal behaviors,such as reduced emotional responsiveness,is called…

Based on the glutamate hypothesis of schizophrenia,an agonist for glutamate might…

Name and describe three different types of schizophrenia.

For AIDS,antipsychotic drugs may be used to…

The serotonin-dopamine hypothesis states that a greater affinity for D2 receptors than 5-HT2A receptors is needed for atypical antipsychotic drug effects.

Tremor,muscle rigidity,and involuntary movements caused by antipsychotic drugs are called…

In schizophrenia,the addition of abnormal behaviors such as hallucinations are considered…

The most consistent structural difference for those with schizophrenia includes…

All of the following are found from typical antipsychotic drug treatment except…

The features of schizophrenia include all of the following except…

Define and provide two examples of the types of symptoms found in schizophrenia.

The result of a frontal lobotomy was typically…

The DISC1 protein…

If a patient with catatonic schizophrenia does not improve with antipsychotic medication,a psychiatrist may next prescribe a(n)…

A depot injection of antipsychotic drug generally has short-lasting effects.

Atypical antipsychotic drugs may achieve an improved efficacy for cognitive functioning by…

Antagonism of alpha2 adrenoceptors may…

Patients who do not respond after multiple rounds of antipsychotic treatment are identified as having ________ schizophrenia.

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 15: Antipsychotic Drugs

If a substantial dose of a synthetic cathinone was given to a person without mental illness,what would likely happen?

Approximately what percentage of people have schizophrenia?

A reduction in normal behaviors,such as reduced emotional responsiveness,is called…

Based on the glutamate hypothesis of schizophrenia,an agonist for glutamate might…

Name and describe three different types of schizophrenia.

For AIDS,antipsychotic drugs may be used to…

The serotonin-dopamine hypothesis states that a greater affinity for D2 receptors than 5-HT2A receptors is needed for atypical antipsychotic drug effects.

Tremor,muscle rigidity,and involuntary movements caused by antipsychotic drugs are called…

In schizophrenia,the addition of abnormal behaviors such as hallucinations are considered…

The most consistent structural difference for those with schizophrenia includes…

All of the following are found from typical antipsychotic drug treatment except…

The features of schizophrenia include all of the following except…

Define and provide two examples of the types of symptoms found in schizophrenia.

The result of a frontal lobotomy was typically…

The DISC1 protein…

If a patient with catatonic schizophrenia does not improve with antipsychotic medication,a psychiatrist may next prescribe a(n)…

A depot injection of antipsychotic drug generally has short-lasting effects.

Atypical antipsychotic drugs may achieve an improved efficacy for cognitive functioning by…

Antagonism of alpha2 adrenoceptors may…

Patients who do not respond after multiple rounds of antipsychotic treatment are identified as having ________ schizophrenia.

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 Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Filters