Mental Health Exam 1
Questions With Correct
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1st generation antipsychotic major side effects -
CORRECT ANSWER -gynecomastia, amenorrhea,
anticholinergic effects, weight gain, sedation, sexual
dysfunction, extrapyramidal side effects
1st generation antipsychotic neurotransmitters -
CORRECT ANSWER -↓dopamine, histamine,
acetycholine, norepinephrine
2nd generation antipsychotic major side effects
- CORRECT ANSWER -weight gain, ↑blood
glucose, ↑ tryglycerides, gynecomastia,
amenorrhea, low libido, sexual dysfunction.
2nd generation antipsychotic neurotransmitters
- CORRECT ANSWER -↓ dopamine and serotonin
,3rd generation antipsychotic major side effects
- CORRECT ANSWER -insomnia, akathisia
3rd generation antipsychotic neurotransmitters
- CORRECT ANSWER -dopamine
stabilizer/partial agonist
ACT - CORRECT ANSWER -Intensive case
management for patients that have repeated visits
to inpatient hospitalization and serious persistent
psychiatric symptoms. Daily visits by worker to
ensure medication regimen is followed.
ADHD treated with - CORRECT ANSWER -
Methyphenidate, dextroamphetamine
Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER -Mimics the effect of a
neurotransmitter. It can open the channel at the
receptor even though it is not the same
neurotransmitter.
Alzheimers treated with - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cognex, aricept, razadyne
Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER -Blocks/opposes the
effect of a neurotransmitter. Blocks off the receptor
so that the channel cannot open.
,Anti-anxiety major side effects - CORRECT ANSWER -
Can interfere with motor ability, judgement, and
attention..and can cause ataxia
Anticonvulsants major side effects - CORRECT
ANSWER -Rash, blood toxicity, decreased liver
function
Anticonvulsants Neurotransmitter - CORRECT
ANSWER -↓ Glutimate ↑ GABA
Antidepressants major side effects - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anticholinergic effects, weight gain, low
libido, nausea/vomiting, sedation.
Anxiety treated with - CORRECT ANSWER -
Benzodiazepine
Assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER -incorporation
new ideas, objects, or experiences into ones
framework of thought.
Automatic thoughts - CORRECT ANSWER -Rapid
unthinking responses based on schemas. Particularly
frequent and intense in depression and anxiety.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER -Respecting the rights
, of others to make their own descisions
Questions With Correct
Answers 2023/2024
Complete
1st generation antipsychotic major side effects -
CORRECT ANSWER -gynecomastia, amenorrhea,
anticholinergic effects, weight gain, sedation, sexual
dysfunction, extrapyramidal side effects
1st generation antipsychotic neurotransmitters -
CORRECT ANSWER -↓dopamine, histamine,
acetycholine, norepinephrine
2nd generation antipsychotic major side effects
- CORRECT ANSWER -weight gain, ↑blood
glucose, ↑ tryglycerides, gynecomastia,
amenorrhea, low libido, sexual dysfunction.
2nd generation antipsychotic neurotransmitters
- CORRECT ANSWER -↓ dopamine and serotonin
,3rd generation antipsychotic major side effects
- CORRECT ANSWER -insomnia, akathisia
3rd generation antipsychotic neurotransmitters
- CORRECT ANSWER -dopamine
stabilizer/partial agonist
ACT - CORRECT ANSWER -Intensive case
management for patients that have repeated visits
to inpatient hospitalization and serious persistent
psychiatric symptoms. Daily visits by worker to
ensure medication regimen is followed.
ADHD treated with - CORRECT ANSWER -
Methyphenidate, dextroamphetamine
Agonist - CORRECT ANSWER -Mimics the effect of a
neurotransmitter. It can open the channel at the
receptor even though it is not the same
neurotransmitter.
Alzheimers treated with - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cognex, aricept, razadyne
Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER -Blocks/opposes the
effect of a neurotransmitter. Blocks off the receptor
so that the channel cannot open.
,Anti-anxiety major side effects - CORRECT ANSWER -
Can interfere with motor ability, judgement, and
attention..and can cause ataxia
Anticonvulsants major side effects - CORRECT
ANSWER -Rash, blood toxicity, decreased liver
function
Anticonvulsants Neurotransmitter - CORRECT
ANSWER -↓ Glutimate ↑ GABA
Antidepressants major side effects - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anticholinergic effects, weight gain, low
libido, nausea/vomiting, sedation.
Anxiety treated with - CORRECT ANSWER -
Benzodiazepine
Assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER -incorporation
new ideas, objects, or experiences into ones
framework of thought.
Automatic thoughts - CORRECT ANSWER -Rapid
unthinking responses based on schemas. Particularly
frequent and intense in depression and anxiety.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER -Respecting the rights
, of others to make their own descisions
