« previous next »

Author Question: Patients who do not respond to traditional antipsychotic drugs may respond to new antipsychotic ... (Read 33 times)

olgavictoria

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jun 22, 2018
Patients who do not respond to traditional antipsychotic drugs may respond to new antipsychotic drugs like clozapine, which has a major effect on
 
  a. GABA levels.
  b. neuropeptides.
  c. dopamine systems.
  d. serotonin systems.

Question 2

Why is the new class of antipsychotic medications called atypical?
 
  a. They do not produce extrapyramidal symptoms.
  b. They are used for unusual types of schizophrenia.
  c. They are effective for a small number of patients.
  d. They are usually used for non-schizophrenic disorders.


mk6555

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Drugs used to treat respiratory disorders. Drugs used to treat respiratory disorders.
Selected Drugs That Cause Thrombocytopenia Selected Drugs That Cause Thrombocytopenia
Drugs That May Cause or Worsen Male Sexual Dysfunction Drugs That May Cause or Worsen Male Sexual Dysfunction
Selected Antifungal Drugs Selected Antifungal Drugs
Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease
Traditional liquor: K-soot Traditional liquor: K-soot
Video: Depolarization of the SA node, Action potentials of the myocardium & ANS effects

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library