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Essential Psychopharmacology 7th Edition
Which of the following is a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs)?


A. Weight loss
B. Dry mouth
C. Sexual dysfunction
D. Hypotension
Answer: C. Sexual dysfunction


What is the primary mechanism of action of atypical antipsychotics?


A. Dopamine D2 receptor antagonism
B. Serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonism
C. Norepinephrine reuptake inhibition
D. Histamine H1 receptor antagonism
Answer: B. Serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonism


Which medication is typically used as a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder
during a manic episode?


A. Lithium
B. Valproate
C. Lamotrigine
D. Olanzapine
Answer: B. Valproate


Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants
(TCAs)?


A. Akathisia

,B. Weight gain
C. Anticholinergic effects
D. Hyperprolactinemia
Answer: C. Anticholinergic effects


Which class of medications is considered most effective in the treatment of
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?


A. Benzodiazepines
B. SSRIs
C. Antipsychotics
D. Mood stabilizers
Answer: B. SSRIs


Which of the following is a common side effect of atypical antipsychotics that is
often referred to as metabolic syndrome?


A. Weight gain
B. Tremor
C. Tardive dyskinesia
D. Agranulocytosis
Answer: A. Weight gain


What is the mechanism of action of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?


A. Inhibition of serotonin reuptake
B. Inhibition of dopamine reuptake
C. Inhibition of monoamine oxidase enzyme
D. Antagonism of serotonin receptors
Answer: C. Inhibition of monoamine oxidase enzyme

, Which medication is most commonly used to manage acute psychotic episodes in
schizophrenia?


A. Clozapine
B. Haloperidol
C. Aripiprazole
D. Quetiapine
Answer: B. Haloperidol


Which of the following drugs is known for having a risk of causing significant
sedation and weight gain?


A. Escitalopram
B. Lorazepam
C. Mirtazapine
D. Buspirone
Answer: C. Mirtazapine


In the treatment of major depressive disorder, which medication class is often
preferred for its lower risk of causing sexual side effects?


A. SSRIs
B. SNRIs
C. TCAs
D. MAOIs
Answer: B. SNRIs


Which medication is considered the gold standard for treating obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD)?


A. Fluoxetine
B. Clomipramine

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