Final Jeopardy Review- Psychopharmacology

What does the N stand for in NRIS as a class of medication?

Neurophereniphrene

What type of antidepressants speed up the delivery of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine?

Atypical Antidepressants (like Wellbutrin)

What are some side effects of anticholinergic medications?

Dry mouth, dry skin, and constipation

Which SSRI is associated with suicidal thoughts?

Prozac

What is the primary early theory of depression that involves serotonin?

Monoamine

What class of drugs affects quickly and is associated with brief memory loss?

Benzodiazepines (Benzo)

What older class of anxiety medications is known for the risk of overdosing?

Barbiturates

Who proposed the cognitive theory that involves overestimating danger?

Aaron Beck

What brain system is involved in emotional processing?

Limbic System

What is an irrational fear associated with death or dying called?

Phobia

What is the first stage of psychosis?

Prodromal

Which medication is associated with psychosis and suicidal ideation?

Clozaril (clozapine)

What model suggests a genetic defect contributes to psychosis?

Neuro-Developmental Model of Psychosis

What was the first sedative used in surgery for psychosis?

Thorazine

Which neurotransmitter was first believed to be involved in psychotic symptoms?

Dopamine

What is the severe side effect of Clozaril that can lower white blood cell production?

Agranulocytosis

What are common early side effects of medications that usually pass after a few days?

Nausea, sedation, dizziness

What syndrome is characterized by a rash and can be severe?

Steven-Johnson Syndrome

What movement disorder involves involuntary movements of the tongue?

Tardive Dyskinesia

What is the rare side effect involving prolonged erection from medication?

Priapism

Which neurotransmitter is known to slow down brain activity?

GABA

What neurotransmitter is associated with memory, awareness, and movement?

Acetylcholine

Which neurotransmitter is linked to pleasure?

Dopamine

What neurotransmitter is involved in the fight or flight response?

Norepinephrine (NE)

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation?

Serotonin

What brain area is associated with norepinephrine production?

Locus Coeruleus

Which part of the brain regulates breathing, body temperature, and sex drive?

Hypothalamus

Too much activity in which lobe can affect the sense of smell?

Parietal Lobe

Which brain area is associated with ADHD?

Pre-Frontal Cortex

What brain structure is involved in the excitement of fear?

Amygdala

What syndrome can cause severe flu-like symptoms and coma from antipsychotic medications?

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome