Question 1

Deinstitutionalization advocates argue that smaller mental health treatment centers __________.

Accepted Answer

A) are more oriented toward administration of medications to patients 
B) can be situated farther from the patients' homes and families 
C) are more humane places for treatment 
D) require practically no staff to run 
A) are more oriented toward administration of medications to patients 
B) can be situated farther from the patients' homes and families 
C) are more humane places for treatment 
D) require practically no staff to run

Question 2

Schizophrenic patients frequently have multiple or split personalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Clozaril is a second-generation (atypical)antipsychotic drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

SSRIs __________.

Accepted Answer

A) inhibit serotonin activity in the brain 
B) reduce the action of serotonin at serotonin receptors 
C) speed up the reuptake of serotonin at the synapse 
D) none of the above 
A) inhibit serotonin activity in the brain 
B) reduce the action of serotonin at serotonin receptors 
C) speed up the reuptake of serotonin at the synapse 
D) none of the above

Question 5

On the basis of our understanding about antidepressants and brain activity,it is likely that drugs that successfully treat mania or bipolar disorder affect the activity level of _________ and _________ in some way.

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin;dopamine 
B) serotonin;norepinephrine 
C) endorphins;dopamine 
D) MAO;PAO 
A) serotonin;dopamine 
B) serotonin;norepinephrine 
C) endorphins;dopamine 
D) MAO;PAO

Question 6

Risperidone (brand name: Risperdal)unfortunately increases the risk of a potentially lethal blood disorder called agranulocytosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A psychiatrist using an antidepressant in the treatment of anxiety is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) off-label usage 
B) an increasing and unfortunate violation of medical ethics 
C) a practice explicitly forbidden by the FDA 
D) cross-out pharmacotherapy 
A) off-label usage 
B) an increasing and unfortunate violation of medical ethics 
C) a practice explicitly forbidden by the FDA 
D) cross-out pharmacotherapy

Question 8

Which of the following is a third-generation antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

A) Effexor 
B) Prozac 
C) Thorazine 
D) Clozaril 
A) Effexor 
B) Prozac 
C) Thorazine 
D) Clozaril

Question 9

Which is NOT an atypical antipsychotic drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Zyprexa 
B) Thorazine 
C) Clozaril 
D) Risperdal 
A) Zyprexa 
B) Thorazine 
C) Clozaril 
D) Risperdal

Question 10

For depressed individuals who are suicidal,the time that the individual is at the greatest risk for carrying out suicidal thoughts is when __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the depression is most intense 
B) the individual begins to experience an upswing in mood 
C) the individual begins taking antidepressant medication 
D) the individual is at the point where depression is just starting 
A) the depression is most intense 
B) the individual begins to experience an upswing in mood 
C) the individual begins taking antidepressant medication 
D) the individual is at the point where depression is just starting

Question 11

First-generation antidepressants include MAO inhibitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about Prozac as an antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a substantial risk of overdose. 
B) It is unsafe for cardiovascular patients. 
C) It has an increased risk of a deeper depression. 
D) It has an increased risk for seizures. 
A) It has a substantial risk of overdose. 
B) It is unsafe for cardiovascular patients. 
C) It has an increased risk of a deeper depression. 
D) It has an increased risk for seizures.

Question 13

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Swedes and Eskimos show an equivalent incidence of schizophrenia in their populations,but African tribal people show a lower incidence. 
B) Swedes and African tribal people show an equivalent incidence of schizophrenia in their populations,but Eskimos show a higher one. 
C) Swedes,Eskimos,and African tribal people all show an equivalent incidence of schizophrenia in their populations. 
D) Swedes,Eskimos,and African tribal people do not have any diagnosed schizophrenia in their populations. 
A) Swedes and Eskimos show an equivalent incidence of schizophrenia in their populations,but African tribal people show a lower incidence. 
B) Swedes and African tribal people show an equivalent incidence of schizophrenia in their populations,but Eskimos show a higher one. 
C) Swedes,Eskimos,and African tribal people all show an equivalent incidence of schizophrenia in their populations. 
D) Swedes,Eskimos,and African tribal people do not have any diagnosed schizophrenia in their populations.

Deinstitutionalization advocates argue that smaller mental health treatment centers __________.

Schizophrenic patients frequently have multiple or split personalities.

Clozaril is a second-generation (atypical)antipsychotic drug.

SSRIs __________.

On the basis of our understanding about antidepressants and brain activity,it is likely that drugs that successfully treat mania or bipolar disorder affect the activity level of _ and _ in some way.

Risperidone (brand name: Risperdal)unfortunately increases the risk of a potentially lethal blood disorder called agranulocytosis.

A psychiatrist using an antidepressant in the treatment of anxiety is an example of __________.

Which of the following is a third-generation antidepressant?

Which is NOT an atypical antipsychotic drug?

For depressed individuals who are suicidal,the time that the individual is at the greatest risk for carrying out suicidal thoughts is when __________.

First-generation antidepressants include MAO inhibitors.

Which of the following is TRUE about Prozac as an antidepressant?

Which statement is true?

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Exam 15: Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Deinstitutionalization advocates argue that smaller mental health treatment centers __________.

Schizophrenic patients frequently have multiple or split personalities.

Clozaril is a second-generation (atypical)antipsychotic drug.

SSRIs __________.

On the basis of our understanding about antidepressants and brain activity,it is likely that drugs that successfully treat mania or bipolar disorder affect the activity level of _________ and _________ in some way.

Risperidone (brand name: Risperdal)unfortunately increases the risk of a potentially lethal blood disorder called agranulocytosis.

A psychiatrist using an antidepressant in the treatment of anxiety is an example of __________.

Which of the following is a third-generation antidepressant?

Which is NOT an atypical antipsychotic drug?

For depressed individuals who are suicidal,the time that the individual is at the greatest risk for carrying out suicidal thoughts is when __________.

First-generation antidepressants include MAO inhibitors.

Which of the following is TRUE about Prozac as an antidepressant?

Which statement is true?

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

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On the basis of our understanding about antidepressants and brain activity,it is likely that drugs that successfully treat mania or bipolar disorder affect the activity level of _ and _ in some way.