Psychiatric Medication Basics

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Basic knowledge related to psychiatric medications.

Questions and Answers

1.

According to the National Institute of Health, approximately what percent of people with a mental illness improve or recover with treatment?
- A.
  
  60
- B.
  
  Less than 50
- C.
  
  99
- D.
  
  90
2.

Psychiatric medications work by altering the way the brain produces, stores and releases _____________________.
- A.
  
  Hormones
- B.
  
  Neurotransmitters
- C.
  
  Blood Components
- D.
  
  Neurostimulators
3.

Which of the following is NOT a class of antidepressant?
- A.
  
  Heterocyclics
- B.
  
  Neuroleptics
- C.
  
  Serotonin Specific Agents
- D.
  
  MAO Inhibitors
4.

Amitriptyline, amoxapine, doxepin, and nortripyline are examples of what class of medications?
- A.
  
  Heterocyclics
- B.
  
  Neuroleptics
- C.
  
  Serotonin Specific Agents
- D.
  
  MAO Inhibitors
5.

A person newly begun on despiramine reports experiencing dry mouth, constipation and a feeling of lightheadedness when standing. Which is most true?

Discuss
- A.
  
  These are probably a symptom of his or her disorder, not the medication.
- B.
  
  These side affects can be lessened with practice steps, such as sipping water, increasing dietary fiber, and moving more slowly when standing.
- C.
  
  These are dangerous side effects that indicate a more serious problem. The medication should be stopped immediately.
- D.
  
  The positive effects should be felt within a couple days and the negative side effects should disappear.
6.

People taking an MAO Inhibitor should avoid:
- A.
  
  Loud noise, bright lights, social activities
- B.
  
  Citrus fruit, hot peppers, spices
- C.
  
  Over exertion, sexual activity, heavy lifting
- D.
  
  Coffee, cheese, beans and chocolate
7.

Fluoxetine and sertaline are what type of medication?
- A.
  
  Serotonin-Specific Agents
- B.
  
  Heterocyclics
- C.
  
  MAO Inhibitors
- D.
  
  Neuroleptics
8.

Scientific data indicates a relationship between suicide and taking Prozac.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

The medication of first choice for bipolar illness is lithium.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Obsessive Compulsive disorders are anxiety disorders and respond best to ________________.
- A.
  
  Antianxiety medications
- B.
  
  Antidepressant Medications
- C.
  
  Antipsychotic medications
- D.
  
  Anticonvulsant medications
11.

Benzodiazipines generally have a low potential for dependency.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Psychosis can be a symptom of which of these?
- A.
  
  Schizophrenia
- B.
  
  Physical illness or injury, such as a tumor
- C.
  
  Substance abuse
- D.
  
  All of the above
13.

Effective treatment planning requires providers to choose between either antipsychotic medications or psychotherapy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

There are no significant risks of not using antipsychiatric medicaions.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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