Question 1

The most common medicine used to treat ADHD with the most efficacy is

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L-amphetamine compounds are the most common medicine used to treat ADHD with the most efficacy.

Question 2

Which of the following are mechanisms of action in lithium?

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Lithium's exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve multiple neurotransmitter systems including serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (DA), and norepinephrine (NE). It may enhance the release of 5-HT, have effects on DA transmission, and influence NE synthesis and adrenergic transmission, among other actions.

Question 3

Assume you have a client on neuroleptics who is experiencing amenorrhea. She is not pregnant and her mother asks you if this is a side effect of the medication and if so, why would it cause this. How would you respond assuming you have a release to talk to the mother?

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You can tell her "yes" it is a side effect. The drugs block DA receptors in all parts of the brain. The DA receptors in the hypothalamic pathway are affected by pregnancy. Artificially blocking them "tricks" the body into thinking it has conceived.

Question 4

What seems to be the therapeutic mechanism in treating trauma with MDMA?

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Question 5

Which of the following shows the least efficacy in treating cortical dementias?

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leastVitamin e

Question 6

All but which of the following are major differences between prescription drugs and herbs

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The major differences between prescription drugs and herbs include formulation standards, dosing guidelines, and purity of substance. The possible placebo effect is not a major difference as it can occur with both prescription drugs and herbs.

Question 7

What is the difference between "L" and "D" amphetamine isomers?
The "L" isomers
e.g.methylphenidate/Ritalin) are more subtle in their effects and the "D" isomers more "aggressive" in stimulant properties.The most common drug for ADHD that includes "L" and "D" isomers is Adderall.

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Question 8

The first atypical anti-psychotic Clozaril) had a particularly dangerous side effect called agranulocytosis which is

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A drop in the white blood cell count

Question 9

The site of anti-psychotic action in neuroleptics seems to be

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the mesolimbic pathway

Question 10

Suppose that you have a 23-year-old client suffering from mild to moderate depression who wants to take St. John's Wort. He insists he does not want to take antidepressants and asks you what you think about him taking SJW. What is an ethically informed response you can make?
You can say that the studies you learned about supported the use of St John's Wort for mild to moderate depression BUT, it has to be the St. John's Wort produced in Germany because it is regulated there. It is not regulated in the U.S. As always encourage the person to speak to their physician about this.

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Question 11

What is the black box warning on antidepressants and when do you think a doctor should consider over-riding it?

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Question 12

The second most common form of dementia comes from

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Parkinson's Disease is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's Disease, known as Parkinson's Disease Dementia.

Question 13

How would the type of dementia you chose in item #3 likely be treated pharmacologically?

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Question 14

How does memantine/Namenda differ from other treatments for cortical dementia?

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Question 15

MDMA is most accurately classed as a n)

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MDMA is a psychoactive drug that produces feelings of euphoria, increased energy, and empathy. It is most accurately classed as an empathogen, which is a type of drug that increases feelings of empathy and connection with others.

Question 16

What is another problematic side effect for all atypical antipsychotics? Why is it so problematic?

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Question 17

What are three reasons people site for preferring herbaceuticals over psychotropic medications?

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Question 18

Assume you had a 74-year-old client who was suffering from early stage Alzheimer's symptoms. Very likely the first choice medication for this person will be

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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are commonly the first choice in medication for managing early-stage Alzheimer's symptoms. They work by increasing the level of acetylcholine in the brain, which helps improve or stabilize the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 19

The herbaceutical with the most efficacy would likely be

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St John's Wort

Question 20

Why is the answer you chose in #1 the correct answer?

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Quiz 1: Psychopharmacology for Mental Health, Part A