Question 1

What mechanism of action separates an atypical antipsychotic (SGA) from a typical antipsychotic (FGA)?

Accepted Answer

5HT2 blockade

Answer

H1 blockade

Answer

D2 blockade

Answer

D1 blockade

Question 2

Which of the following statements about Clozaril is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Weekly laboratory reporting of ANC is only required for the first 6 months, after which it can be discontinued altogether

Answer

Has little to no EPS

Answer

Indicated for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia

Answer

Can reduce the risk of recurrent suicidal behavior in Schizophrenia

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of psychosis?

Accepted Answer

Not brushing your teeth for 3 days

Answer

Hearing voices

Answer

Conversing with invisible people on the radio

Answer

Believing things that are not actually true

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of first generation antipsychotics?

Accepted Answer

Reddish-orange skin discoloration

Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Seizures

Answer

Increased prolactin

Question 5

Which of the following antipsychotics has the greatest likelihood of causing metabolic side effects?

Accepted Answer

Olanzapine

Answer

Risperidone

Answer

Brexpiprazole

Answer

Quetiapine

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