Psychopharm Exam 2

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1.

Many of the effects of ethanol are believed to be due to:
- A.
  
  Enhancement of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and blockade of GABA action.
- B.
  
  Enhancement of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and enhancement of GABA action.
- C.
  
  Blockade of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and enhancement of GABA action.
- D.
  
  Blockade of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and blockade of GABA action.
- E.
  
  Enhancement of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and blockade of dopamine action.
Correct Answer
C. Blockade of glutamate action at the NMDA receptor and enhancement of GABA action.
2.

Zolpidem (Ambien) is a:
- A.
  
  Histamine agonist
- B.
  
  Benzodiazepine agonist
- C.
  
  Benzodiazepine antagonist
- D.
  
  Non-benzodiazepine GABA agonist
- E.
  
  Non-benzodiazepine GABA antagonist
Correct Answer
D. Non-benzodiazepine GABA agonist
3.

The mechanism of action of the MAOIs is:
- A.
  
  Blockade of postsynaptic receptors
- B.
  
  Inhibition of degradation by enzymes
- C.
  
  Inhibition of neurotransmitter reuptake
- D.
  
  Inhibition of neurotransmitter release
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Inhibition of degradation by enzymes
4.

Nowadays, combination therapy for bipolar disorder includes lithium and:
- A.
  
  Benzodiazepines
- B.
  
  Antipsychotics
- C.
  
  Na+
- D.
  
  Antiepileptics
- E.
  
  Stimulants
Correct Answer
D. Antiepileptics
5.

The most serious form of movement disorder produced by neuroleptic agents is:
- A.
  
  Akathasia
- B.
  
  Dystonia
- C.
  
  Parkinsonism
- D.
  
  Seizure
- E.
  
  Tardive dykinesia
Correct Answer
E. Tardive dykinesia
6.

The only antidepressant well documented for, and approved by the FDA for, the treatment of major depression in children and andolescents is:
- A.
  
  Amitryptaline (Elavil)
- B.
  
  Paroxetine (Paxil)
- C.
  
  Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- D.
  
  Sertraline (Zoloft)
- E.
  
  Nafazodone (Serzon)
Correct Answer
C. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
7.

Benzodiazepines facilitate the action of the neurotransmitter:
- A.
  
  GABA
- B.
  
  Ach.
- C.
  
  NE.
- D.
  
  5-HT
- E.
  
  DA
Correct Answer
A. GABA
8.

The drug of choice for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal is:
- A.
  
  Antabuse
- B.
  
  Clonidine (Catapress)
- C.
  
  Aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitors
- D.
  
  Benzodiazepines
- E.
  
  Amphetamine
Correct Answer
D. Benzodiazepines
9.

Imipramine (Tofranil) and desipramine (Norpramin) are examples of:
- A.
  
  MAOIs
- B.
  
  SSRIs
- C.
  
  TCAs
- D.
  
  Second-generation antidepressants
- E.
  
  Major tranquilizers
Correct Answer
C. TCAs
10.

The single best predictor of antipsychotic efficacy in a drug is an affinity for ____ receptors.
- A.
  
  D1
- B.
  
  D2
- C.
  
  5-HT1
- D.
  
  5-HT2
- E.
  
  GABA
Correct Answer
B. D2
11.

The reason that the use of barbiturates has declined rapidly over the years is that:
- A.
  
  Barbiturates are usually lethal in overdose
- B.
  
  The dose range for the effectiveness of barbiturates is very close to its toxic range
- C.
  
  Barbiturates interact dangerously with a wide range of drugs
- D.
  
  Benzodiazepines have generally replaced their use
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
12.

The third-generation antipsychotic aripiprazole (Abilify) is unique in that it acts in part as a DA2 partial agonist.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
13.

Benzodiazepines are the treatment of choice for chronic anxiety.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
14.

Major side-effects of TCAs results from effects on the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and histamine.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
15.

Lithium has a very wide therapeutic range.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
16.

Blockade of 5-HT2 receptors may be beneficial in antipsychotic efficacy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
17.

The mechanism of the antidepressant buproprion (Wellbutrin) is unique about antidepressants in that it also affects DA.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
18.

Most clinically effective anxiolytics will increase all responding in the Geller-Seifter paradigm.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

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Psychopharm Exam 2

Many of the effects of ethanol are believed to be due to:

Zolpidem (Ambien) is a:

The mechanism of action of the MAOIs is:

Nowadays, combination therapy for bipolar disorder includes lithium and:

The most serious form of movement disorder produced by neuroleptic agents is:

The only antidepressant well documented for, and approved by the FDA for, the treatment of major depression in children and andolescents is:

Benzodiazepines facilitate the action of the neurotransmitter:

The drug of choice for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal is:

Imipramine (Tofranil) and desipramine (Norpramin) are examples of:

The single best predictor of antipsychotic efficacy in a drug is an affinity for ____ receptors.

The reason that the use of barbiturates has declined rapidly over the years is that:

The third-generation antipsychotic aripiprazole (Abilify) is unique in that it acts in part as a DA2 partial agonist.

Benzodiazepines are the treatment of choice for chronic anxiety.

Major side-effects of TCAs results from effects on the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and histamine.

Lithium has a very wide therapeutic range.

Blockade of 5-HT2 receptors may be beneficial in antipsychotic efficacy.

The mechanism of the antidepressant buproprion (Wellbutrin) is unique about antidepressants in that it also affects DA.

Most clinically effective anxiolytics will increase all responding in the Geller-Seifter paradigm.