Major Classes of Psychopharmacological Agents
This quiz covers the major classes of psychopharmacological agents, their mechanisms of action, and their clinical uses.
Questions
Which of the following is a major class of psychopharmacological agents?
- Antipsychotics
- Antidepressants
- Anxiolytics
- Mood stabilizers
- All of the above
What is the primary mechanism of action of typical antipsychotics?
- Blockade of dopamine D2 receptors
- Blockade of serotonin 5-HT2A receptors
- Blockade of norepinephrine alpha-1 receptors
- Blockade of GABA-A receptors
- Blockade of NMDA receptors
Which of the following is an example of a typical antipsychotic?
- Haloperidol
- Risperidone
- Olanzapine
- Quetiapine
- Aripiprazole
What is the primary mechanism of action of atypical antipsychotics?
- Blockade of dopamine D2 receptors
- Blockade of serotonin 5-HT2A receptors
- Blockade of norepinephrine alpha-1 receptors
- Blockade of GABA-A receptors
- Blockade of NMDA receptors
Which of the following is an example of an atypical antipsychotic?
- Haloperidol
- Risperidone
- Olanzapine
- Quetiapine
- Aripiprazole
What is the primary mechanism of action of antidepressants?
- Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
- Inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake
- Inhibition of dopamine reuptake
- Inhibition of GABA reuptake
- Inhibition of glutamate reuptake
Which of the following is an example of an antidepressant that inhibits serotonin reuptake?
- Fluoxetine
- Venlafaxine
- Bupropion
- Mirtazapine
- Trazodone
What is the primary mechanism of action of anxiolytics?
- Potentiation of GABA-A receptor activity
- Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
- Inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake
- Inhibition of dopamine reuptake
- Inhibition of glutamate reuptake
Which of the following is an example of an anxiolytic that potentiates GABA-A receptor activity?
- Diazepam
- Buspirone
- Propranolol
- Hydroxyzine
- Pregabalin
What is the primary mechanism of action of mood stabilizers?
- Inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels
- Inhibition of voltage-gated calcium channels
- Inhibition of voltage-gated potassium channels
- Inhibition of voltage-gated chloride channels
- Inhibition of voltage-gated glutamate channels
Which of the following is an example of a mood stabilizer that inhibits voltage-gated calcium channels?
- Lithium
- Valproate
- Carbamazepine
- Lamotrigine
- Topiramate
Which of the following is a common side effect of typical antipsychotics?
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Sedation
- Weight gain
- Hypertension
- Tardive dyskinesia
Which of the following is a common side effect of atypical antipsychotics?
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Sedation
- Weight gain
- Hypertension
- Tardive dyskinesia
Which of the following is a common side effect of antidepressants?
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Headache
Which of the following is a common side effect of anxiolytics?
- Sedation
- Drowsiness
- Impaired coordination
- Slurred speech
- Memory impairment
Which of the following is a common side effect of mood stabilizers?
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Headache