,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following medications is
considered a first-line treatment for schizophrenia?
A) Lithium
B) Haloperidol
C) Fluoxetine
D) Diazepam
Correct Answer: B) Haloperidol
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The neurotransmitter _______ is primarily
involved in the regulation of mood, anxiety, and sleep.
Correct Answer: Serotonin
3. True/False: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are the
safest class of antidepressants when considering drug-food
interactions.
Correct Answer: False
, B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Hypertension
D) QT prolongation
Correct Answers: A) Weight gain, D) QT prolongation
5. Multiple Choice: What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs in
the treatment of depression?
A) They block the reuptake of serotonin.
B) They increase the degradation of serotonin.
C) They decrease the production of serotonin.
D) They block the receptor sites for serotonin.
Correct Answer: A) They block the reuptake of serotonin.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: _______ is an antipsychotic medication that is
known for its low risk of extrapyramidal symptoms.
Correct Answer: Clozapine
7. True/False: Lithium is a common treatment for Bipolar
Disorder and has a narrow therapeutic index.
Correct Answer: True
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