Question 1

The development of Parkinson's disease is now understood to be a result of a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) over-stimulation of endorphins 
B) over-stimulation of dopamine receptors 
C) dopamine deficiency 
D) endorphin deficiency 
A) over-stimulation of endorphins 
B) over-stimulation of dopamine receptors 
C) dopamine deficiency 
D) endorphin deficiency

Question 2

A belief that is clearly not rooted in reality is referred to as a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) delusion 
B) hallucination 
C) alliteration 
D) illusion 
A) delusion 
B) hallucination 
C) alliteration 
D) illusion

Question 3

Tricyclic drugs slow down the reuptake of _________ in the synapse.

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin and norepinephrine 
B) serotonin and dopamine 
C) GABA and dopamine 
D) norepinephrine and GABA 
A) serotonin and norepinephrine 
B) serotonin and dopamine 
C) GABA and dopamine 
D) norepinephrine and GABA

Question 4

Which of the following statements about atypical antipsychotic drugs is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Atypical antipsychotic drugs can treat a greater number of schizophrenic symptoms as compared to typical antipsychotic drugs. 
B) Although tardive dyskinesia is rare when atypical drugs are used,Parkinson's-like symptoms are a more common side effect. 
C) Treatment involving atypical antipsychotic drugs is much more expensive that treatment with typical antipsychotic drugs. 
D) Some atypical antipsychotic drugs have potentially fatal side effects,such as lethal blood disease. 
A) Atypical antipsychotic drugs can treat a greater number of schizophrenic symptoms as compared to typical antipsychotic drugs. 
B) Although tardive dyskinesia is rare when atypical drugs are used,Parkinson's-like symptoms are a more common side effect. 
C) Treatment involving atypical antipsychotic drugs is much more expensive that treatment with typical antipsychotic drugs. 
D) Some atypical antipsychotic drugs have potentially fatal side effects,such as lethal blood disease.

Question 5

Which of the following drugs block the special subtype of serotonin receptor?

Accepted Answer

A) Geodon 
B) Risperdal 
C) Zyprexa 
D) all of the above 
A) Geodon 
B) Risperdal 
C) Zyprexa 
D) all of the above

Question 6

Schizophrenia is considered to be related to a low level of dopamine activity in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With antipsychotic medication,agitated patients become more _______ and withdrawn patients become more _______.

Accepted Answer

A) relaxed;withdrawn 
B) agitated;sociable 
C) relaxed;sociable 
D) agitated;withdrawn 
A) relaxed;withdrawn 
B) agitated;sociable 
C) relaxed;sociable 
D) agitated;withdrawn

Question 8

MAO inhibitors inhibit MAO in the brain only;MAO elsewhere in the body is unaffected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tricyclic antidepressants work in the brain by inhibiting monoamine oxidase (MAO).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Prozac has an advantage over other antidepressants in that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) it can be used by cardiovascular patients 
B) it is an effective antidepressant drug 
C) the risk of overdose is very slim 
D) all of the above 
A) it can be used by cardiovascular patients 
B) it is an effective antidepressant drug 
C) the risk of overdose is very slim 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Antipsychotic drugs have a high potential for abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the text,the number of patients with severe mental illness who are in prison is a major social concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Clozapine (Clozaril)is different from typical antipsychotic drugs in that it blocks __________.

Accepted Answer

A) D4 receptors 
B) D3 receptors 
C) D2 receptors 
D) D1 receptors 
A) D4 receptors 
B) D3 receptors 
C) D2 receptors 
D) D1 receptors

Question 14

Clozapine (brand name: Clozaril)is believed to act in the same way as chlorpromazine (brand name: Thorazine)in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tardive dyskinesia __________.

Accepted Answer

A) is associated with atypical antipsychotic drugs 
B) can appear as early as one day following the onset of medication 
C) consists of jerky,tic-like movements 
D) all of the above 
A) is associated with atypical antipsychotic drugs 
B) can appear as early as one day following the onset of medication 
C) consists of jerky,tic-like movements 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Paxil was the first available SSRI for the treatment of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Generally speaking,men and younger patients show a higher incidence of tardive dyskinesia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All schizophrenic patients must take continual doses (maintenance)of medication indefinitely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tardive dyskinesia often appears in the behavior of medicated schizophrenics within a day or so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

MAO molecules stimulate dopamine,norepinephrine,and serotonin at the synapse where they operate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The development of Parkinson's disease is now understood to be a result of a(n)__________.

A belief that is clearly not rooted in reality is referred to as a(n)__________.

Tricyclic drugs slow down the reuptake of _________ in the synapse.

Which of the following statements about atypical antipsychotic drugs is NOT true?

Which of the following drugs block the special subtype of serotonin receptor?

Schizophrenia is considered to be related to a low level of dopamine activity in the brain.

With antipsychotic medication,agitated patients become more _ and withdrawn patients become more _.

MAO inhibitors inhibit MAO in the brain only;MAO elsewhere in the body is unaffected.

Tricyclic antidepressants work in the brain by inhibiting monoamine oxidase (MAO).

Prozac has an advantage over other antidepressants in that __________.

Antipsychotic drugs have a high potential for abuse.

According to the text,the number of patients with severe mental illness who are in prison is a major social concern.

Clozapine (Clozaril)is different from typical antipsychotic drugs in that it blocks __________.

Clozapine (brand name: Clozaril)is believed to act in the same way as chlorpromazine (brand name: Thorazine)in the brain.

Tardive dyskinesia __________.

Paxil was the first available SSRI for the treatment of depression.

Generally speaking,men and younger patients show a higher incidence of tardive dyskinesia.

All schizophrenic patients must take continual doses (maintenance)of medication indefinitely.

Tardive dyskinesia often appears in the behavior of medicated schizophrenics within a day or so.

MAO molecules stimulate dopamine,norepinephrine,and serotonin at the synapse where they operate.

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Exam 15: Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

The development of Parkinson's disease is now understood to be a result of a(n)__________.

A belief that is clearly not rooted in reality is referred to as a(n)__________.

Tricyclic drugs slow down the reuptake of _________ in the synapse.

Which of the following statements about atypical antipsychotic drugs is NOT true?

Which of the following drugs block the special subtype of serotonin receptor?

Schizophrenia is considered to be related to a low level of dopamine activity in the brain.

With antipsychotic medication,agitated patients become more _______ and withdrawn patients become more _______.

MAO inhibitors inhibit MAO in the brain only;MAO elsewhere in the body is unaffected.

Tricyclic antidepressants work in the brain by inhibiting monoamine oxidase (MAO).

Prozac has an advantage over other antidepressants in that __________.

Antipsychotic drugs have a high potential for abuse.

According to the text,the number of patients with severe mental illness who are in prison is a major social concern.

Clozapine (Clozaril)is different from typical antipsychotic drugs in that it blocks __________.

Clozapine (brand name: Clozaril)is believed to act in the same way as chlorpromazine (brand name: Thorazine)in the brain.

Tardive dyskinesia __________.

Paxil was the first available SSRI for the treatment of depression.

Generally speaking,men and younger patients show a higher incidence of tardive dyskinesia.

All schizophrenic patients must take continual doses (maintenance)of medication indefinitely.

Tardive dyskinesia often appears in the behavior of medicated schizophrenics within a day or so.

MAO molecules stimulate dopamine,norepinephrine,and serotonin at the synapse where they operate.

Drugs and Behavior Today

Drug-Taking Behavior: the Personal and Social Concerns

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressents and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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With antipsychotic medication,agitated patients become more _ and withdrawn patients become more _.