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Name 3 classes of first-generation antipsychotic medications: Correct Answer-Phenothiazine Theoxanthenes Butyrophenones Most sedative-hypnotics act by increasing or decreasing the activity of the Correct Answer-Neurotransmitter-receptor systems Because some types of first-generation antipsy...

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Name 3 classes of first-generation antipsychotic medications: Correct
Answer-Phenothiazine
Theoxanthenes
Butyrophenones


Most sedative-hypnotics act by increasing or decreasing the activity of
the Correct Answer-Neurotransmitter-receptor systems


Because some types of first-generation antipsychotic medications block
dopamine, it can lead to extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS). Four major
symptoms related to EPS include Correct Answer-dystonic reactions,
parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia


Second-generation antipsychotics increase the risk of Correct Answer-
metabolic syndrome


what are the three main symptoms of metabolic syndrome Correct
Answer-increased weight, increased blood glucose, increased
triglycerides


List the 5 benzodiazepines approved by the FDA for insomnia: Generic
names only Correct Answer-Flurazepam
Temazepam
Triazolam

, Estazolam
Quazepam


wo benzodiazepines that reduce anxiety but do not cause sleepiness are:
Correct Answer-lorazepam
alprazolam


When a benzodiazepine is taken in conjunction with alcohol, opiates, or
tricyclic antidepressants it can lead to life-threatening ___________
depression Correct Answer-CNS


Medications such as Ambien or Lunesta fall into what category Correct
Answer-Z-hypnotics


List the names of the six SSRIs mentioned in Chapter 3 of your
textbook. List the generic name ONLY. Correct Answer-1. Sertraline
2. Fluoxetine
3. Citalopram
4. Escitalopram
5. Paroxetine
6. Fluvoxamine


The action of the SSRI is to block the reuptake of _________ thereby
making more of this neurotransmitter available. Correct Answer-
serotonin

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