A psychiatrist is tasked with diagnosing mental illness in a patient. For most cases, they usually prescribe medication and therapy and medication varies with what a client is suffering from. These medications help in relieving and disabling serious psychiatric disorders or symptoms. This quiz has been created to test your basic knowledge about psychiatric medications and disorders. So, give it a try and see how knowledgeable you are.
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Less than 50
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90
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
Blood Components
Neurostimulators
Heterocyclics
Neuroleptics
Serotonin Specific Agents
MAO Inhibitors
Heterocyclics
Neuroleptics
Serotonin Specific Agents
MAO Inhibitors
These are probably a symptom of his or her disorder, not the medication.
These side affects can be lessened with practice steps, such as sipping water, increasing dietary fiber, and moving more slowly when standing.
These are dangerous side effects that indicate a more serious problem. The medication should be stopped immediately.
The positive effects should be felt within a couple days and the negative side effects should disappear.
Loud noise, bright lights, social activities
Citrus fruit, hot peppers, spices
Over exertion, sexual activity, heavy lifting
Coffee, cheese, beans and chocolate
Serotonin-Specific Agents
Heterocyclics
MAO Inhibitors
Neuroleptics
True
False
True
False
Antianxiety medications
Antidepressant Medications
Antipsychotic medications
Anticonvulsant medications
True
False
Schizophrenia
Physical illness or injury, such as a tumor
Substance abuse
All of the above
True
False
True
False