Question 1

Tricyclic antidepressants work by

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A)  blocking acetylcholine receptors.
B)  blocking D2 dopamine receptors.
C)  inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine,dopamine,and serotonin.
D)  inhibiting metabolism of GABA.

Question 2

The mood disorders include specific phobia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Both depressed and manic symptoms appear in the general classification of

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A)  schizophrenia.
B)  mood disorders.
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)  psychosis.

Question 4

A patient presents with these symptoms: irrational beliefs,incoherent speech,and a severe lack of emotional response.He has had these symptoms for over 9 months and they interfere with his social function.He would most likely be diagnosed with _______ and treated with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia;aripiprazole
B)  schizophrenia;paroxetine
C)  bipolar disorder;lithium
D)  bipolar disorder;amphetamine

Question 5

What is the average lag period for antidepressants to begin to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 day
B)  2 weeks
C)  4 weeks
D)  6 weeks

Question 6

People taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression must avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to strong sunlight.
B)  foods high in tyramine,such as aged cheeses.
C)  strenuous exercise.
D)  grapefruit juice.

Question 7

The fastest,and probably the most effective,treatment for severe cases of depression is

Accepted Answer

A)  imipramine (Tofranil) .
B)  paroxetine (Paxil) .
C)  electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) .
D)  psychotherapy.

Question 8

Bipolar I Disorder refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  panic attacks.
B)  agoraphobia.
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder.
D)  manic episodes with possible alternating depression.

Question 9

Lithium was the first effective mood stabilizer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Tricyclics treat depressive symptoms by

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism.
B)  increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism.
C)  decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake.
D)  increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake.

Question 11

Distinguish between Bipolar I Disorder and schizophrenia.

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Schizophrenia is a chronic state of psyc...

Question 12

In the DSM-V,Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is now listed as an anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One indirect consequence of effective drug treatment for serious mental disorders is that more mentally ill people are now in jail or prison than in mental hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The first antipsychotic drugs were the phenothiazines,introduced in the 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the danger associated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.

Accepted Answer

They alter the normal metabolism of a di...

Question 16

Prozac was one of the early

Accepted Answer

A)  tricyclic antidepressants.
B)  MAO inhibitors.
C)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) .
D)  anti-manic drugs.

Question 17

The FDA now requires a printed warning on several selective reuptake inhibitors because they increase the risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  suicide in children and adolescents.
B)  liver disorder in elderly patients.
C)  psychotic episodes.
D)  seizures.

Question 18

The acceptance of the mood stabilizer _____________ was slowed by a series of overdose poisonings and by the fact that the drug is one of the basic elements and could not be patented.

Accepted Answer

A)  lithium
B)  valproic acid
C)  carbamazepine
D)  lamotrigine

Question 19

The introduction of chlorpromazine in the U.S.in 1955 marked the last year in which

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate of imprisonment declined.
B)  the major pharmaceutical companies reported net losses.
C)  the population of mental hospitals increased.
D)  schizophrenia was a major cause of suicide.

Question 20

Each year,more mentally ill persons are _______ than are admitted to state mental hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A)  killed
B)  jailed
C)  sued
D)  treated for agranulocytosis

Exam 8: Medication for Mental Disorders

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Distinguish between Bipolar I Disorder and schizophrenia.

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The fastest,and probably the most effective,treatment for severe cases of depression is

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The mood disorders include specific phobia.

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Both depressed and manic symptoms appear in the general classification of

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The FDA now requires a printed warning on several selective reuptake inhibitors because they increase the risk of

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