Psychopharm

What are some reasons psychologists should know about Psychopharmacology?
All of the above
To discuss medications compliance with clients
To communicate effectively with Psychiatrists
To help the client understand how medications may work.
What is an unwanted side effect of antipsychotics?
Extrapyramidal symptoms like Tardive Dyskinesia
Reduction of psychotic symptoms
Reduction of depressive symptoms
None of the above
What are some unwanted side effects of antidepressants?
Some have gastrointestinal side effects
Some have sexual side effects
Some cause drowsiness in the daytime
All of the above
Action Potentials are all or none
True
False
What medication should never be mixed with alcohol?
SSRI's
Benzodiazipines
SNRI's
Anticonvulsants
This neurotransmitter is thought to be involved in memory?
GABA
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
What neurotransmitter is thought to be involved in reward?
Acetylcholine
Glycine
Sugar
Dopamine
What is an SSRI?
Some simple Recent It
Selective Sugar Recent Inn
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Selective Serotonin Reusable Inhibitor
The 2nd generation antipsychotics have fewer side effects; however they are more difficult to withdraw from?
True
False
Cocaine works on GABA neurons in the brain
True
False
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