Biochemical and physiological effects of drugs are noted.
The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action is known as: a) Basic Drug principles b) pharmacodynamics c) Pharmacokinetics d) Principles of agonist and antagonists d) the mimicking of neurotransmitters
Cellular macromolecules are noted.
Cellular macromolecules to which a drug binds to initiate its effects are known as: a) Agonists b) Antagonists c) Receptors d) drug/medication e) a and b
Small intensine sources are mentioned.
This job asks where the primary site of the oral drug absorption of most p.o. drugs is. It offers severl choices as listed: a) Liver b) small intestine c) Large Intestine d) The stomach e) The Pancreas
The reason that antidepressants take approximatly 4-6 weeks to have a significant clinical effect is due to: a) Upregulation b) Down regulation c) The bio-amine theory d) The depletion of NE and 5HT among depressed patients
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is examined.
The most worrisome side effect of Bupropion (Wellbutrin) in higher doses is: a) Excessive sedation b) Decreased appetite c) Orthostasis d) seizures e) Increased blood pressure
Target symptoms of schizophrennia are reported.
Which target symptom of schizophrennia would usually respond the fastest to antipsychotic therapy: a) Judgment b) Hostility c) delusions d) Affect e) Hallucinations
Mesolimbic symptoms are noted.
The positive symptoms of schizophrenia are thought to be excessive dopaminergic transmission in which of the following pathways: a) nigrostriatal b) Tuberoinfundibular c) Mesocortical d) Mesolimbic
Which of the following is not an atypical antipsychotic: a) Risperdal b) Zyprexa c) Abilify d) Seroquel e) Clozapine
Which of the following atypical antipsychotic medications is FDA approved for bipolar disorder:
Which of the following atypical antipsychotic medications is FDA approved for bipolar disorder: a) Clozaril b) Zyprexal c) Haldol d) risperdal e) Prolixin
Lithium is generally 50-70% effective in aborting an accute manic or hypomanic episode in approximatly: a) 2-3 days b) 5-7 days c) 7-14 days d) 9-16 days
