Friday, August 23, 2013

Anti Psychotics


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  1. Q: A 28-year-old man who has been experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders for the past 6 months now begins to display flattening affect, lack of motivation, and social withdrawal. Which type of anti psychotic drugs would address his newest symptoms?

    A: Atypical or 2nd generation: Clozapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone, Quetiapine

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  2. Q: A 23-year-old homeless man reports to the emergency department for the fourth time in a week. During his interview, he is inattentive and appears to be arguing with himself. He appears unable to sit still and constantly smacks his lips. Aside from his awkward demeanor, his physical examination is unremarkable. Which type of anti psychotic drugs is most appropriate for this patient's symptoms?

    A: Atypical or 2nd generation: Clozapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone, Quetiapine

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  3. Q: A researcher develops a drug for schizophrenia that acts as a competitive inhibitor at dopamine receptors in the central nervous system. If the compound eventually reaches the market, which symptoms of a patient's schizophrenia would likely show the most benefit?

    A: Psychotic disorders (positive signs): illusions and hallucinations, talkativeness, agitation, thought content.

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  4. Q: A 45-year-old man who has received long-term treatment for schizophrenia recently has been displaying involuntary facial movements that include lateral deviations of the jaw and “fly catching” motions of the tongue. Which kind of anti-psychotic agents is the most likely cause of his involuntary movements?

    A: Typical anti-psychotics or 1st Generation

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