Question 1

William alternates between periods when he is extremely up and periods when he is extremely down. He has been diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. What drug is commonly used to treat the symptoms of this disorder?

Accepted Answer

Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used to treat the symptoms of bipolar disorder, helping to control the extreme mood swings associated with the condition.

Question 2

Kumar has been seeing a therapist who prescribes Lithium for him. Kumar is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

Lithium is commonly prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder, as it helps to stabilize mood swings associated with the condition.

Question 3

During a study session, your friend looks up from his notes to give you a confused look. "I wrote the word 'reuptake' in my notes but don't remember what it means." You nod calmly, explaining to your friend that reuptake refers to a process in which

Accepted Answer

Reuptake refers to the process by which neurotransmitters are transported back into their presynaptic areas after they have been released into the synaptic gap. This process allows for the efficient recycling and reuse of neurotransmitters in the nervous system.

Question 4

You have discovered that a psychiatric disease is caused by an excess of serotonin neurotransmitter molecules in synapses. What treatment would you recommend for patients with this disease?

Accepted Answer

A serotonin antagonist would block or reduce the effects of serotonin, helping to alleviate the symptoms caused by its excess in the synapses.

Question 5

Fay suffers from bipolar disorder. When discussing treatment with her doctor, Fay learns that in most cases of bipolar disorder,

Accepted Answer

Combined treatment is recommended for most cases of bipolar disorder, which includes a combination of medication and psychotherapy. While medication can help control symptoms, psychotherapy can assist individuals in managing their mood changes, improving relationships, and coping with the challenges of living with bipolar disorder. Studies have shown that combining medication and psychotherapy is more effective than either approach alone.

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning drug treatment is true?

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity and gender can impact how a person metabolizes and responds to medications. Therefore, it is important to take both factors into account when medicating someone for a disorder. Equal doses of medication may not be appropriate for all individuals, and variation may be needed based on ethnicity and gender.

Question 7

Ethnic differences in how people tend to respond to psychoactive drugs are largely attributed to

Accepted Answer

Ethnic differences in drug metabolism are largely attributed to genetic factors, such as differences in liver enzymes that metabolize drugs. This can affect the effectiveness and side effects of psychoactive drugs in different ethnic groups.

Question 8

Which kind of antidepressant medication was found produce better outcomes with fewer side effects?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which kind of antidepressant medication was found...

Question 9

Marlon was involved in a terrible car accident and now suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder. Marlon's psychiatrist will most likely prescribe __________ to reduce his anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Tranquilizing drugs, also known as anxiolytics or anti-anxiety medications, are commonly prescribed to reduce anxiety symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Question 10

Men and women tend to respond differently to psychoactive drugs. For example, women are generally more responsive to neuroleptic drugs than men. These gender differences seem to be attributed to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Men and women tend to respond differently...

Question 11

Your friend is schizophrenic, and you are glad that she lives in current times because her psychiatrist treats her schizophrenia with __________, whereas fifty years ago she might have been treated with __________.

Accepted Answer

Neuroleptic drugs are commonly used to treat schizophrenia today, whereas electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was more commonly used in the past.

Question 12

Dr. Middleton is reevaluating his use of drugs and psychotherapy when working with clients suffering from anxiety or depression. If Dr. Middleton wants to take a conservative strategy, he should begin with __________ and then add or switch to __________ if necessary only.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Middleton's conservative strategy should begin with interpersonal psychotherapy, which is a non-pharmacological approach. If necessary, he can then add or switch to drug treatment only if other forms of therapy (such as cognitive behavioral therapy) have been exhausted or are insufficient in addressing the client's symptoms.

Question 13

Haldol is a neuroleptic drug that works by blocking the receptors for dopamine. Therefore, Haldol acts as a dopamine

Accepted Answer

Haldol blocks the receptors for dopamine, meaning it inhibits the effects of dopamine. Therefore, it functions as a dopamine antagonist.

Question 14

Which of the following is commonly used to treat the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Lithium is a mood stabilizer that is commonly used to treat the symptoms of bipolar disorder, helping to control mood swings.

Question 15

Studies have shown that the combination of psychotherapy and drugs is __________ effective than either method alone for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the combination of psychotherapy and drugs is more effective than either method alone.

Question 16

St. John's wort is an herbal remedy. It appears that its active substance, hypericin, enhances serotonin activity and acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). If studies show that St. John's wort is effective in treating disorders, it will most likely be used to combat symptoms of

Accepted Answer

St. John's wort is often used to treat depression because it enhances serotonin activity, similar to how some antidepressants work.

Question 17

Bettina was diagnosed with schizophrenia in the late 1960s and was put on Haldol (haloperidol). Bettina lived a relatively normal life until recently, when she began uncontrollably thrusting out her tongue, squinching her face, and flailing her arms and legs. It appears that Bettina has developed

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia is a potential side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications like Haldol, characterized by involuntary movements such as those Bettina is experiencing.

Question 18

Winston has been taking a neuroleptic drug for several years, and he now suffers from an irreversible disorder of the nervous system that involves uncontrollable, repetitive movements of the body and face. Winston probably began taking a neuroleptic drug to treat his __________, but the drug led to the disorder known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Winston likely began taking a neuroleptic drug to treat his schizophrenia, as these drugs are commonly used to manage symptoms of psychosis. However, the drug led to tardive dyskinesia, an irreversible disorder of the nervous system characterized by uncontrollable movements, particularly in the face and tongue. Agranulocytosis is a potentially life-threatening side effect of some antipsychotic medications, but it does not involve involuntary muscle movements. Additionally, while anxiety disorders may be treated with neuroleptic drugs, they are more commonly managed with antidepressants or benzodiazepines.

Question 19

Kavi's client is suffering from schizophrenia with delusions of paranoia and auditory hallucinations. Which class of psychoactive drugs would she most likely prescribe?

Accepted Answer

Neuroleptic drugs, also known as antipsychotics, are commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, including delusions and hallucinations.

Question 20

Claudette suffers from generalized anxiety disorder and sees a therapist twice weekly. While her therapy sessions do help relieve some of her anxiety, she still has much difficulty. Which type of psychoactive drug treatment would probably best help Claudette control her anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Tranquilizing drugs, also known as anxiolytics or anti-anxiety medications, are specifically designed to help reduce anxiety and are commonly used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.

Quiz 13: Treatment of Psychological Disorders