Question 1

A(n)________ antipsychotic drug will produce extrapyramidal side effects at therapeutic doses.

Accepted Answer

Typical

Question 2

There are profound and consistent impairments in cognitive functioning found in schizophrenia,but…

Accepted Answer

A)  the DSM-5 does not consider this a symptom of schizophrenia. 
B)  this has no impact on functional outcomes. 
C)  this has no impact on a patient's quality of life. 
D)  medications are seldom used to address these impairments. 
A)  the DSM-5 does not consider this a symptom of schizophrenia. 
B)  this has no impact on functional outcomes. 
C)  this has no impact on a patient's quality of life. 
D)  medications are seldom used to address these impairments. A

Question 3

An inability to ignore unimportant stimuli from one's environment is referred to as a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  jump to conclusions. 
B)  inattention to detail. 
C)  sensory-gating deficit. 
D)  memory impairment. 
A)  jump to conclusions. 
B)  inattention to detail. 
C)  sensory-gating deficit. 
D)  memory impairment. C

Question 4

In 1871,Ewald Hecker coined a mental disorder ___________,which later became known as schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  hebephrenia 
B)  dementia praecox 
C)  nervous breakdown 
D)  cognitive dysmetria 
A)  hebephrenia 
B)  dementia praecox 
C)  nervous breakdown 
D)  cognitive dysmetria

Question 5

A positive symptom in schizophrenia consists of an improvement in mood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Aside for 5-HT2A receptors and D2 receptors,name two other receptors that antipsychotics act on,identify the receptor action,and describe the effects that acting on this receptor causes.

Accepted Answer

α2 adrenoceptor (norepinephrine): antago

Question 7

A hypothesis for how to develop an atypical antipsychotic drug states that an antagonist for D₂ receptors that quickly separates from the receptor is called the…

Accepted Answer

A)  fast D₂-off hypothesis. 
B)  serotonin-dopamine hypothesis. 
C)  D₂ partial agonism hypothesis 
D)  D?₂ agonist-antagonist hypothesis 
A)  fast D₂-off hypothesis. 
B)  serotonin-dopamine hypothesis. 
C)  D₂ partial agonism hypothesis 
D)  D?₂ agonist-antagonist hypothesis

Question 8

While clear changes in the size of neural tissue has alluded schizophrenia researchers…

Accepted Answer

A)  the size of the ventral tegmental is modestly, but consistently, larger in schizophrenia. 
B)  the size of neurons appears to be smaller in schizophrenia. 
C)  ventricles are large in schizophrenia patients. 
D)  neural networks may be abnormal in schizophrenia patients. 
A)  the size of the ventral tegmental is modestly, but consistently, larger in schizophrenia. 
B)  the size of neurons appears to be smaller in schizophrenia. 
C)  ventricles are large in schizophrenia patients. 
D)  neural networks may be abnormal in schizophrenia patients.

Question 9

The first antipyschotic drug that was discovered was …

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorpromazine. 
B)  chlordiazepoxide. 
C)  clozapine. 
D)  haloperidol. 
A)  chlorpromazine. 
B)  chlordiazepoxide. 
C)  clozapine. 
D)  haloperidol.

Question 10

Poor functional outcomes are associated with poor cognitive functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In addition to dopamine D2 receptors,nearly all atypical antipsychotic drugs are antagonists for ________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

5-HT2A
5HT

Question 12

The glutamate hypothesis for schizophrenia states the symtoms of schizophrenia derive from…

Accepted Answer

A)  low levels of glutamate neurotransmission in the cerebral cortex. 
B)  overrelease of dopamine from mesocortical dopamine neurons. 
C)  excitoxicity in the limbic system. 
D)  overactivation of circuits connecting the thalamus to the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex. 
A)  low levels of glutamate neurotransmission in the cerebral cortex. 
B)  overrelease of dopamine from mesocortical dopamine neurons. 
C)  excitoxicity in the limbic system. 
D)  overactivation of circuits connecting the thalamus to the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex.

Question 13

The dopamine hypothesis states that overactivation of dopamine receptors in the limbic system causes the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Atypical antipsychotic drugs differ from typical antipsychotic drugs in all of the following ways except…

Accepted Answer

A)  improved efficacy for positive symptoms. 
B)  reduced risk of extrapyramidal side effects. 
C)  improved efficacy for negative symptoms. 
D)  improvements in cognitive functioning. 
A)  improved efficacy for positive symptoms. 
B)  reduced risk of extrapyramidal side effects. 
C)  improved efficacy for negative symptoms. 
D)  improvements in cognitive functioning.

Question 15

The most utilized hypothesis for developing an atypical antipsychotic drug is…

Accepted Answer

A)  agonism for NMDA receptors in addition to antagonism of D₂ receptors. 
B)  partial agonism of D₂ receptors. 
C)  a preferential affinity for 5-HT₂A receptors over D₂ receptors. 
D)  binding to GABAA receptors in addition to D₂ receptors. 
A)  agonism for NMDA receptors in addition to antagonism of D₂ receptors. 
B)  partial agonism of D₂ receptors. 
C)  a preferential affinity for 5-HT₂A receptors over D₂ receptors. 
D)  binding to GABAA receptors in addition to D₂ receptors.

Question 16

The ________ hypothesis states that diminished levels of glutamate release cause the symptoms of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ hypothesis states that diminished levels...

Question 17

Those with schizophrenia appear to have fewer projections from the thalamus to the…

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex. 
B)  hippocampus. 
C)  cingulate cortex. 
D)  cerebellum. 
A)  prefrontal cortex. 
B)  hippocampus. 
C)  cingulate cortex. 
D)  cerebellum.

Question 18

All of the following are examples of functional outcomes in schizophrenia except…

Accepted Answer

A)  making sense of a checking account. 
B)  carrying out daily hygeinic practices. 
C)  picking out appropriate clothing to wear. 
D)  having fewer depressive thoughts. 
A)  making sense of a checking account. 
B)  carrying out daily hygeinic practices. 
C)  picking out appropriate clothing to wear. 
D)  having fewer depressive thoughts.

Question 19

The ________ phase of schizophrenia is marked by features identified as "pre-schizophrenia."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ phase of schizophrenia is marked...

Question 20

For a patient with schizophrenia who appears socially withdrawn and displays litte emotion,a psychiatrist would likely note…

Accepted Answer

A)  an indication of positive symptoms. 
B)  clear cognitive impairment. 
C)  the presense of negative symptoms. 
D)  disturbed thinking. 
A)  an indication of positive symptoms. 
B)  clear cognitive impairment. 
C)  the presense of negative symptoms. 
D)  disturbed thinking.

A(n)________ antipsychotic drug will produce extrapyramidal side effects at therapeutic doses.

There are profound and consistent impairments in cognitive functioning found in schizophrenia,but…

An inability to ignore unimportant stimuli from one's environment is referred to as a(n)…

In 1871,Ewald Hecker coined a mental disorder ___________,which later became known as schizophrenia.

A positive symptom in schizophrenia consists of an improvement in mood.

Aside for 5-HT2A receptors and D2 receptors,name two other receptors that antipsychotics act on,identify the receptor action,and describe the effects that acting on this receptor causes.

A hypothesis for how to develop an atypical antipsychotic drug states that an antagonist for D₂ receptors that quickly separates from the receptor is called the…

While clear changes in the size of neural tissue has alluded schizophrenia researchers…

The first antipyschotic drug that was discovered was …

Poor functional outcomes are associated with poor cognitive functioning.

In addition to dopamine D2 receptors,nearly all atypical antipsychotic drugs are antagonists for ________ receptors.

The glutamate hypothesis for schizophrenia states the symtoms of schizophrenia derive from…

The dopamine hypothesis states that overactivation of dopamine receptors in the limbic system causes the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Atypical antipsychotic drugs differ from typical antipsychotic drugs in all of the following ways except…

The most utilized hypothesis for developing an atypical antipsychotic drug is…

The ________ hypothesis states that diminished levels of glutamate release cause the symptoms of schizophrenia.

Those with schizophrenia appear to have fewer projections from the thalamus to the…

All of the following are examples of functional outcomes in schizophrenia except…

The ________ phase of schizophrenia is marked by features identified as "pre-schizophrenia."

For a patient with schizophrenia who appears socially withdrawn and displays litte emotion,a psychiatrist would likely note…

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

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Exam 15: Antipsychotic Drugs

A(n)________ antipsychotic drug will produce extrapyramidal side effects at therapeutic doses.

There are profound and consistent impairments in cognitive functioning found in schizophrenia,but…

An inability to ignore unimportant stimuli from one's environment is referred to as a(n)…

In 1871,Ewald Hecker coined a mental disorder ___________,which later became known as schizophrenia.

A positive symptom in schizophrenia consists of an improvement in mood.

Aside for 5-HT2A receptors and D2 receptors,name two other receptors that antipsychotics act on,identify the receptor action,and describe the effects that acting on this receptor causes.

A hypothesis for how to develop an atypical antipsychotic drug states that an antagonist for D₂ receptors that quickly separates from the receptor is called the…

While clear changes in the size of neural tissue has alluded schizophrenia researchers…

The first antipyschotic drug that was discovered was …

Poor functional outcomes are associated with poor cognitive functioning.

In addition to dopamine D2 receptors,nearly all atypical antipsychotic drugs are antagonists for ________ receptors.

The glutamate hypothesis for schizophrenia states the symtoms of schizophrenia derive from…

The dopamine hypothesis states that overactivation of dopamine receptors in the limbic system causes the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Atypical antipsychotic drugs differ from typical antipsychotic drugs in all of the following ways except…

The most utilized hypothesis for developing an atypical antipsychotic drug is…

The ________ hypothesis states that diminished levels of glutamate release cause the symptoms of schizophrenia.

Those with schizophrenia appear to have fewer projections from the thalamus to the…

All of the following are examples of functional outcomes in schizophrenia except…

The ________ phase of schizophrenia is marked by features identified as "pre-schizophrenia."

For a patient with schizophrenia who appears socially withdrawn and displays litte emotion,a psychiatrist would likely note…

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