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1. In the 1990s a group of antipsychotic medications was developed to treat schizophrenia that is known as atypical antipsychotics.
A. True
B. False
2. Which of the following side effects related to physical movement is not caused by antipsychotic medications?
A. Rigidity
B. Persistent muscle spasms
C. Impaired posture and balance
D. Tremors and restlessness
3. Long term use of antipsychotic medications can lead to:
A. Severe memory loss
B. Major weight gain
C. Tardive dyskinesia
D. None of the above
4. Bupropion, an antidepressant which works on the neurotransmitter dopamine, is unique in that it does not fit into any specific drug type.
A. True
B. False
5. The most common side effects associated with SSRIs and SNRIs include each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Bladder problems
B. Headache and nausea
C. Sleeplessness or drowsiness
D. Agitation
6. Which of the following statements about antidepressants in NOT true?
A. Once a person starts taking an antidepressant medication it is important not to stop taking them without the help of a doctor
B. It can take three or four weeks until an antidepressant medicine takes effect
C. If a medication does not work, it is helpful to be open to trying another one since chances of getting better increase when a person tries a new one or adds a second medication to his or her treatment
D. People can become physically addicted to antidepressant medications
7. In 2007, the FDA proposed that makers of all antidepressant medications extend the warning stating that there is an increased risk of suicidal thinking or attempts in children and adolescents taking antidepressants to include young adults up through age 21.
A. True
B. False
8. Medications that are used to treat of bipolar disorder include:
A. Mood stabilizers
B. Atypical antipsychotics along with mood stabilizers
C. Antidepressants along with mood stabilizers
D. All of the above
9. Research on whether antidepressants help people with bipolar depression is mixed, and it is recommended that doctors give patients a mood stabilizer or an antipsychotic along with an antidepressant.
A. True
B. False
10. Which of the following is NOT one of the side effects of lithium, the most common mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder?
A. Anorexia
B. Loss of coordination
C. Excessive thirst
D. Blackouts
11. Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, continuous treatment works well for many people.
A. True
B. False
12. Antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and anti-convulsants are the most common medications used for anxiety disorders.
A. True
B. False
13. The tricyclic antidepressant used to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is:
A. Imipramine (Tofranil)
B. Phenelzine (Nardil)
C. Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
D. Clomipramine (Anafranil)
14. Anti-convulsants are commonly used to control some of the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as trembling and sweating.
A. True
B. False
15. The most common side effects of ADHD medications include each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Decreased appetite
B. Sleep problems
C. Flat affect
D. Stomachaches and headaches
16. ADHD medications help many hyperactive and impulsive children and adults focus, work, and learn and stimulant medication may also improve physical coordination.
A. True
B. False
17. Older people also tend to be more sensitive to medications than other groups and have a higher risk for experiencing bad drug interactions, missing doses, or overdosing.
A. True
B. False
18. Studies have found that fetuses exposed to SSRIs during the third trimester may be born with “withdrawal†symptoms such as breathing problems, jitteriness, irritability, trouble feeding, or:
A. Agitation
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Abnormal excitement
D. Sleep problems
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