Psychotropic Medication Trivia Quiz!

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    How many people in the United States are estimated to be taking psychotropic medications?

    • 50 million
    • 100 million
    • 20 million
    • 400 million
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Dive into the 'Psychotropic Medication Trivia Quiz!' and explore key facts about the usage of psychotropic drugs in the U. S., including common antidepressants and antipsychotics, their prevalence among children, and potential side effects. This quiz enhances understanding of psychiatric medications' impact and usage.

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  • 2. 

    Of these, how many are children?

    • 10 million

    • 20 million

    • 30 million

    • 50 million

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 million
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 20 million. This implies that out of the given options, there are 20 million children.

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  • 3. 

    Which 10 of the following are the most common Antidepressants.

    • Celexa

    • Cymbalta

    • Dilaudid

    • Oxycodone

    • Effexor

    • Lexapro

    • Luvox

    • Metformin

    • Paxil

    • Tylenol

    • Prozac

    • Sarafem

    • Albuterol

    • Welbutrin

    • Zyban

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Celexa
    A. Cymbalta
    A. Effexor
    A. Lexapro
    A. Luvox
    A. Paxil
    A. Prozac
    A. Sarafem
    A. Welbutrin
    A. Zyban
    Explanation
    The given answer includes the names of 10 antidepressants: Celexa, Cymbalta, Effexor, Lexapro, Luvox, Paxil, Prozac, Sarafem, Welbutrin, and Zyban. These medications are commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression and other related mental health conditions. They work by balancing certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and emotions.

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  • 4. 

    Which 7 of the following are side effects of Antidepressants?

    • Hunger

    • Anxiety

    • Delusions

    • Hallucinations

    • Cancer

    • Hostility

    • Paranoia

    • Violent Behavior

    • Asthma

    • Suicide

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Anxiety
    A. Delusions
    A. Hallucinations
    A. Hostility
    A. Paranoia
    A. Violent Behavior
    A. Suicide
    Explanation
    The given answer includes side effects that are commonly associated with antidepressant medications. Anxiety, delusions, hallucinations, hostility, paranoia, violent behavior, and suicide are all potential side effects of antidepressants. These medications can sometimes cause or worsen symptoms of anxiety and psychosis, leading to delusions and hallucinations. In rare cases, they may also increase hostility, paranoia, and the risk of violent behavior. Additionally, antidepressants have been linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially in young adults.

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  • 5. 

    Which 6 of the following are antipsychotics?

    • Abilify

    • Haldol

    • Advil

    • Mellaril

    • Robitussin

    • Risperdal

    • Seroquel

    • Acetaminophen

    • Zyprexa

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Abilify
    A. Haldol
    A. Mellaril
    A. Risperdal
    A. Seroquel
    A. Zyprexa
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes Abilify, Haldol, Mellaril, Risperdal, Seroquel, and Zyprexa. These are all commonly prescribed antipsychotic medications used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Advil, Robitussin, and Acetaminophen are over-the-counter pain relievers, while Abilify, Haldol, Mellaril, Risperdal, Seroquel, and Zyprexa are antipsychotics.

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  • 6. 

    Which 7 of the following are antipsychotic side effects?

    • Agitation

    • Toothache

    • Anxiety

    • Cardiac Arrest

    • Gout

    • Diabetes

    • Depression

    • Appendicitis

    • Sepsis

    • Blood Clots

    • Psoriasis

    • Liver Failure

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Agitation
    A. Anxiety
    A. Cardiac Arrest
    A. Diabetes
    A. Depression
    A. Blood Clots
    A. Liver Failure
  • 7. 

    Which 7 of the following are psychostimulants?

    • Prozac

    • Adderall

    • Concerta

    • Cylert

    • Ativan

    • Xanax

    • Dexedrine

    • Promethazine

    • Focalin

    • Metadate

    • Ritalin

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Adderall
    A. Concerta
    A. Cylert
    A. Dexedrine
    A. Focalin
    A. Metadate
    A. Ritalin
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes Adderall, Concerta, Cylert, Dexedrine, Focalin, Metadate, and Ritalin. These drugs are all classified as psychostimulants, which means they stimulate the central nervous system and increase alertness, attention, and energy levels. Prozac, Ativan, Xanax, and Promethazine are not psychostimulants; they belong to different drug classes.

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  • 8. 

    Which 10 of the following are psychostimulant side effects?

    • Aggression

    • Hostility

    • Agitation

    • Depression

    • Sore Throat

    • Insomnia

    • Psychosis

    • Stroke

    • Kidney Disease

    • Stunted Growth

    • Death

    • Nervousness

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Aggression
    A. Hostility
    A. Agitation
    A. Depression
    A. Insomnia
    A. Psychosis
    A. Stroke
    A. Stunted Growth
    A. Death
    A. Nervousness
    Explanation
    The given answer includes psychostimulant side effects such as aggression, hostility, agitation, depression, insomnia, psychosis, stroke, stunted growth, death, and nervousness. These side effects can occur as a result of the stimulation of the central nervous system caused by psychostimulant drugs.

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