FA Psych Pharm

Question 1

Induce catecholamines at the synaptic cleft, esp. NE and dopamine

Answer 1

CNS stimulants (methylphenidate)

Question 2

Block dopamine D2 receptors (increase cAMP)

Answer 2

Typical antipsychotics

Question 3

Stimulates 5-HT1A receptors

Answer 3

Buspirone

Question 4

5-HT-specific reuptake inhibitors

Answer 4

SSRIs

Question 5

Inhibit 5-HT and NE reuptake

Answer 5

SNRIs

Question 6

Block reuptake of NE and 5-HT

Answer 6

TCAs (how different from SNRIs?)

Question 7

Increases levels of amino neurotransmitters (NE, 5-HT, dopamine)

Answer 7

MAO inhibitors

Question 8

Increases NE and dopamine via unknown mechanism

Answer 8

Buproprion

Question 9

alpha2-antagonist (increased release of NE and 5-HT) and potent 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

Answer 9

Mirtazapine

Question 10

Primarily blocks 5-HT2 and alpha1-adrenergic receptors

Answer 10

Trazodone