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Which of the following is a primary effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs)?
A) Increased dopamine release
B) Increased serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft
C) Decreased norepinephrine levels
D) Increased GABAergic activity
Answer: B) Increased serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft
Which antipsychotic medication is considered to have the highest risk of inducing
metabolic side effects?
A) Aripiprazole
B) Olanzapine
C) Quetiapine
D) Risperidone
Answer: B) Olanzapine
In the treatment of bipolar disorder, which mood stabilizer is most commonly used
as a first-line therapy?
A) Lamotrigine
B) Lithium
C) Valproate
D) Carbamazepine
Answer: B) Lithium
,Which of the following medications is most likely to cause extrapyramidal symptoms
(EPS)?
A) Clonazepam
B) Fluoxetine
C) Haloperidol
D) Buspirone
Answer: C) Haloperidol
What is a common side effect of the atypical antipsychotic clozapine?
A) Weight loss
B) Sedation
C) Agranulocytosis
D) Insomnia
Answer: C) Agranulocytosis
Which class of antidepressants is known for its potential to cause hypertensive crisis
when taken with tyramine-containing foods?
A) SSRIs
B) SNRIs
C) MAOIs
D) TCAs
Answer: C) MAOIs
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
A) Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
B) Blockade of dopamine receptors
C) Enhancement of GABA-A receptor activity
D) Inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake
, Answer: C) Enhancement of GABA-A receptor activity
Which of the following medications is often used to treat acute mania in bipolar
disorder?
A) Lithium
B) Lorazepam
C) Lamotrigine
D) Olanzapine
Answer: D) Olanzapine
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of
corticosteroids in the management of severe mood disorders?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Osteoporosis
D) Hypertension
Answer: C) Osteoporosis
Which antipsychotic has a lower risk of causing tardive dyskinesia compared to
typical antipsychotics?
A) Haloperidol
B) Risperidone
C) Quetiapine
D) Chlorpromazine
Answer: C) Quetiapine
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the drug class known as atypical
antipsychotics?
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