Atypical Antipsychotics

Question 1

What are atypical antipsychotics primarily used to treat?

Answer 1

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Question 2

Name one commonly prescribed atypical antipsychotic.

Answer 2

Risperidone.

Question 3

True or False: Atypical antipsychotics are also known as second-generation antipsychotics.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

What is the primary action of atypical antipsychotics?

Answer 4

They block dopamine receptors and affect serotonin receptors.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The atypical antipsychotic __________ is often used for treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

Answer 5

Clozapine.

Question 6

What is a common adverse effect of atypical antipsychotics?

Answer 6

Weight gain.

Question 7

Which atypical antipsychotic is known for causing agranulocytosis?

Answer 7

Clozapine.

Question 8

Name one advantage of atypical antipsychotics over typical antipsychotics.

Answer 8

Lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms.

Question 9

True or False: Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

What is the mechanism of action for Risperidone?

Answer 10

Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonist.

Question 11

What adverse effect is associated with Olanzapine?

Answer 11

Sedation.

Question 12

List one contraindication for using atypical antipsychotics.

Answer 12

Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Question 13

What is the brand name of Lurasidone?

Answer 13

Latuda.

Question 14

Which atypical antipsychotic is often used to treat irritability associated with autism?

Answer 14

Risperidone.

Question 15

True or False: Atypical antipsychotics can cause metabolic syndrome.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

What is a potential long-term effect of atypical antipsychotic use?

Answer 16

Tardive dyskinesia.

Question 17

What is the mechanism of action for Quetiapine?

Answer 17

Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonist.

Question 18

Name an atypical antipsychotic that is often used for depression.

Answer 18

Aripiprazole.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: __________ may increase the risk of seizures when used with atypical antipsychotics.

Answer 19

Bupropion.

Question 20

What is a common side effect of Ziprasidone?

Answer 20

QT prolongation.

Question 21

True or False: Atypical antipsychotics have no risk of causing diabetes.

Answer 21

False.

Question 22

What is the brand name of Aripiprazole?

Answer 22

Abilify.

Question 23

What should be monitored in patients taking Clozapine?

Answer 23

White blood cell count.

Question 24

Name one atypical antipsychotic that is less likely to cause weight gain.

Answer 24

Lurasidone.

Question 25

True or False: Atypical antipsychotics are usually prescribed as first-line therapy for schizophrenia.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What is the mechanism of action for Seroquel?

Answer 26

Antagonism of dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors.

Question 27

List one common adverse effect of Aripiprazole.

Answer 27

Insomnia.

Question 28

What is the brand name of Olanzapine?

Answer 28

Zyprexa.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: __________ is often used as an adjunct therapy for major depressive disorder.

Answer 29

Aripiprazole.

Question 30

What is a potential cardiovascular effect of atypical antipsychotics?

Answer 30

Orthostatic hypotension.

Question 31

True or False: Risperidone can cause hyperprolactinemia.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

What is the mechanism of action for Clozapine?

Answer 32

Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonist.

Question 33

Name an atypical antipsychotic that has a long half-life.

Answer 33

Paliperidone.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: __________ is used to treat schizophrenia and acute mania.

Answer 34

Olanzapine.

Question 35

What is a serious side effect of Ziprasidone?

Answer 35

Cardiac arrhythmias.

Question 36

True or False: Atypical antipsychotics can cause sedation.

Answer 36

True.

Question 37

What is the brand name of Paliperidone?

Answer 37

Invega.

Question 38

Name one atypical antipsychotic that can be used in elderly patients with dementia.

Answer 38

Risperidone.

Question 39

What is the mechanism of action for Lurasidone?

Answer 39

Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonist.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: __________ is an atypical antipsychotic that also acts as a mood stabilizer.

Answer 40

Olanzapine.

Question 41

What is a common metabolic side effect of atypical antipsychotics?

Answer 41

Increased blood glucose levels.

Question 42

True or False: Atypical antipsychotics are equally effective for all patients.

Answer 42

False.

Question 43

What is the brand name of Quetiapine?

Answer 43

Seroquel.

Question 44

List one risk factor for developing metabolic syndrome while on atypical antipsychotics.

Answer 44

Obesity.

Question 45

What is the primary use of Aripiprazole?

Answer 45

Treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Question 46

Fill in the blank: __________ should be monitored regularly due to the risk of diabetes.

Answer 46

Weight.

Question 47

What is a common side effect of Lurasidone?

Answer 47

Nausea.