Antipsychotic Quiz: Can You Spot the Side Effects?

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Thames
T
Thames
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 7097 | Total Attempts: 80,150
| Questions: 20 | Updated: Jul 1, 2026
Quiz
Flashcard
Quick recall drill
Please wait...
Question 1 / 21
🏆 Rank #-- ▾
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100

1. Orthostatic hypotension from antipsychotics occurs due to which mechanism?

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Antipsychotic Quiz: Can You Spot The Side Effects? - Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of antipsychotic medications, focusing on recognizing common and serious side effects. Designed for nursing students, it covers extrapyramidal symptoms, metabolic changes, and cardiac complications associated with typical and atypical antipsychotics. Master these critical safety concerns to provide better patient care and identify adverse reactions early.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

You may optionally provide this to label your report, leaderboard, or certificate.

2. Sedation from antipsychotics is primarily due to which receptor blockade?

Submit

3. A patient develops muscle rigidity and hyperthermia after antipsychotic initiation. Emergency treatment should include____.

Submit

4. True or False: Atypical antipsychotics have zero risk of extrapyramidal side effects.

Submit

5. Photosensitivity reactions are most associated with which antipsychotic?

Submit

6. Which antipsychotic side effect can be managed with benztropine?

Submit

7. Akathisia is characterized by subjective feeling of____.

Submit

8. A patient on clozapine requires baseline and ongoing monitoring of which lab value?

Submit

9. Hyperglycemia and new-onset diabetes are associated with which class of antipsychotics?

Submit

10. Which of the following is true about tardive dyskinesia?

Submit

11. Which of the following is a typical extrapyramidal side effect of first-generation antipsychotics?

Submit

12. A patient on haloperidol experiences sudden eye deviation upward. This is called____.

Submit

13. QT prolongation is a serious cardiac risk with which antipsychotic?

Submit

14. Anticholinergic side effects from antipsychotics include which symptom?

Submit

15. Which antipsychotic has the lowest risk of weight gain?

Submit

16. Prolactin elevation from antipsychotics can cause which of the following?

Submit

17. A patient reports involuntary lip smacking and tongue protrusion. What side effect is this?

Submit

18. Which atypical antipsychotic carries the highest risk for metabolic syndrome?

Submit

19. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is characterized by which triad of symptoms?

Submit

20. A patient on clozapine develops a fever and sore throat. What serious side effect should you monitor?

Submit
×
Saved
Thank you for your feedback!
View My Results
Cancel
  • All
    All (20)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
Orthostatic hypotension from antipsychotics occurs due to which...
Sedation from antipsychotics is primarily due to which receptor...
A patient develops muscle rigidity and hyperthermia after...
True or False: Atypical antipsychotics have zero risk of...
Photosensitivity reactions are most associated with which...
Which antipsychotic side effect can be managed with benztropine?
Akathisia is characterized by subjective feeling of____.
A patient on clozapine requires baseline and ongoing monitoring of...
Hyperglycemia and new-onset diabetes are associated with which class...
Which of the following is true about tardive dyskinesia?
Which of the following is a typical extrapyramidal side effect of...
A patient on haloperidol experiences sudden eye deviation upward. This...
QT prolongation is a serious cardiac risk with which antipsychotic?
Anticholinergic side effects from antipsychotics include which...
Which antipsychotic has the lowest risk of weight gain?
Prolactin elevation from antipsychotics can cause which of the...
A patient reports involuntary lip smacking and tongue protrusion. What...
Which atypical antipsychotic carries the highest risk for metabolic...
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is characterized by which triad...
A patient on clozapine develops a fever and sore throat. What serious...
play-Mute sad happy unanswered_answer up-hover down-hover success oval cancel Check box square blue
Alert!