Psychopharmacotherapy and Psychopharmacology Quiz

Which medication is considered the first effective antipsychotic?

• Diazepam

• Chlorpromazine

• Valproate

• Haloperidol

What is a common effect of benzodiazepines?

• Increase in anxiety symptoms

• Decrease in sedation

• Decrease in anxiety symptoms

• Increase in REM sleep

What is the maximum recommended duration for prescribing benzodiazepines?

• Indefinitely

• One week

• Three months

• One month

What are FGAs known to cause?

• Metabolic syndrome

• Severe mood disorders

• Neuroleptic-induced acute dystonias

• Increased REM sleep

Which class of antidepressants is recommended for first-time treatment of moderate to severe depression?

• MAO inhibitors

• SSRIs

• Benzodiazepines

• Tricyclics

What serious risk is associated with SSRIs?

• Increased risk of addiction

• Increased risk of suicide

• Cardiovascular issues

• Severe allergic reactions

What is a common use of mood stabilizers?

• Treating bipolar disorder

• Treating schizophrenia

• Treating anxiety disorders

• Treating insomnia

What must be monitored regularly in patients taking lithium?

• Liver function

• Lithium levels

• Blood pressure

• Heart rate

What severe condition can develop from the use of Valproate?

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

• Serotonin syndrome

• Tardive dyskinesia