Psychopharmacology

Question 1

Agonists

Answer 1

A drug that increases or enhances a neurotransmitter’s effect.

Question 2

Antagonist

Answer 2

A drug that blocks a neurotransmitter’s effect.

Question 3

Enzyme

Answer 3

A protein produced by a living organism that allows or helps a chemical reaction to occur.

Question 4

Enzyme induction

Answer 4

Process through which a drug can enhance the production of an enzyme.

Question 5

Metabolism

Answer 5

Breakdown of substances.

Question 6

Neurotransmitter

Answer 6

A chemical substance produced by a neuron that is used for communication between neurons.

Question 7

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 7

The action of a drug through the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Question 8

Polypharmacy

Answer 8

The use of many medications.

Question 9

Psychoactive drugs

Answer 9

A drug that changes mood or the way someone feels.

Question 10

Psychotropic drug

Answer 10

A drug that changes mood or emotion, usually used when talking about drugs prescribed for various mental conditions (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc.).

Question 11

Synapse

Answer 11

The tiny space separating neurons.