The synthesis pathway of norepinephrine is

The destruction of norepinephrine and dopamine in the synapses can be prevented by

Schizophrenia is usually a lifelong psychiatric disability but luckily there is a cure for it

Patient suffering from auditory or visual hallucinations, delusions, illogical thought and speech and combative and hostile exhibits which type of symptoms

A newly diagnosed schizophrenic patient suffering from impoverished speech and thinking, lsck of social drive, flatness of emotional expression, and anhedonia. Which antipsychotic drug will you least recommend to the doctor

A patient exhibited pseudoparkinsonism and akathisia after being started on an antipsychotic medication. Which agent do you think might have caused these adverse effects

Which atypical antipsychotic is the last resort drug and may increase risk of agranulocytosis

A female schizophrenic patient exhibited galactorrhea, gynecomastia and amenorrhea and doctor wants to know if these are drug related adverse effects. Patient is currently taking haloperidol 20mg twice daily. Which statement is correct regarding haloperidol

Patients who suffered from constipation, blurred vision, urinary retention or dry mouth should avoid which of the following antipsychotics

Atypical antipsychotics improve the negative symptoms to some extent and have a calmkng effect. Which of the following is not an atypical antipsychotic

Sedation

Orthostatic hypotension

Urinary retention

Weight gain

Gynecomastia and galactorrhea

This extradyramidal side effect usually occurs when the patient has ben taking antipsychotics for >1 year and occur in various areas of the body - face, tongue, hips, and extremities. Common movement disorders include tounge chewing, lip smacking, and rhythmic movements of the trunk

Which drug is not a long acting injetable formulation

Which statement regarding long acting injectables is correct

Which is a rare and potentially fatal adverse effect of antipsychotics with symptoms that include muscle rigidity, fever with temperature as high as 41⁰c, altered mental status and stupor, unstable blood pressure myoglobinemia with elevated creatinine kinase

Clinical depression os usually caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Which is the correct statement

The following drugs block norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inti the neurons causing improved mood except

Patient came to your pharmacy with a prescription for sertraline 25mg every morning and phenelzine 50mg in the evening. As a pharmacist, what would you do

Ssri when guve together with mao inhibitors increase the risk of

Hypertensive crises occurs when increased levels of ne, vuild in the body, after ingesting tyramine containing foods like wine and cheese or decongestants. Which of the following antidepressants can potentially cause this when taken with these tyramine rich foods

Which antidepressant is fda approved for smoking cessation and inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine

The typical antipsychotic agents are the following except

Which of the following antipsychotics have less affinity for dopamine receptors, therefore have less risk for eps

The following antidepressants selectively inhibit reuptake of serotonin except

Which of the following statements are true regarding lithium therapy

Which of the following drugs are used in the treatment of bipolar disorder

Which salt of lithium is available as immediate release, controlled release, or extended release tablets

Which drug has common adverse effects of polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, fine hand tremor and dermatologic reactions

Which drug is a non benzodiazepine anxiolytic which may be useful in patients unable to take benzodiazepines

The thalamus area of the brain controls response inhibition. It works like gate sending signals to allow or stop behaviors. In adhd, the thalamus gate is broke

The following statements are true regarding adhd

Adverse effects of stimulant medications include all of the following except

Stimulant medications block reuptake of both dopamine and norepinephrine. These include the following drigs

Anxiety is described as a comfortable feeling of vague fear or apprehension accompanied by mental features and physical symptoms

Anxiety is associated with chronic ne overactivity combined with increased activity in the 5ht system

Benzodiazepines potentiate gaba by binding to gaba receptors and provide rapid relief in anxiety attacks. The following bzd used as anxiolytic except

The major drawback to clinical use of benzodiazepines include

Which neurotransmitters are responsible in promoting sleep

Bzed receptor agonists have potential for abuse and dependence, hangover effect, and rebound insomnia upon discontinuation. The following drugs are bzd receptor agonists except

The following drugs are considered firts line therapy for generalized anxiety disorder except

A bipolar patient has been binging on salty foods and is currently on lithium citrate syrup. What is likely goung to happen to this patient

Non stimulants are considered 2nd line drugs for adhd. Which non stimulant is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Alpha 2 agonists works by inhibiting central release of norepinephrine and may be a useful adjunct to stimulants for symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggresion, or insomnia. The following are alpha 2 agonists

The following statement is true regarding ramelteon

Which hypnotic has been associated with parainsomnia including sleep waling, eating, and driving

Which hypnotic agent is a tricyclic antidepressant that produces it's effects through histamine blockade