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Schizophrenia

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Neuro Pharmacology - Schizophrenia

Questão 1 de 13

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What are the criteria for a schizophrenia diagnosis?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Positive Schizophrenic Symptoms

  • Disorganized Speech/ Thoughts

  • Negative Schizophrenic Symptoms

  • Symptoms lasting > 6 months

  • All of the choices are correct

Explicação

Questão 2 de 13

1

Most cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia are correlated with dysfunctions of the mesolimbic system.

Selecione uma das opções:

  • VERDADEIRO
  • FALSO

Explicação

Questão 3 de 13

1

Which of the following are structural abnormalites are found in the brians of schizophrenic patients.

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Lateral and Third Ventricular Enlargement

  • Volume Increases of the Prefrontal and Oribitofrontal Cortex

  • Abnormalities of the Basal Ganglia

  • Volume Reduction of the Temporal Lobe

Explicação

Questão 4 de 13

1

NMDA Glutamate receptor activation will produce "schizophrenia-like" symptoms in healthy adults.

Selecione uma das opções:

  • VERDADEIRO
  • FALSO

Explicação

Questão 5 de 13

1

Select all of the statements that are prodromal signs/symptoms of schizophrenia.

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Sudden development of interest in abstract ideas.

  • Decline is occupational and interpersonal functioning.

  • Quiet, passive, introverted personality

  • Delusions and Hallucinations

Explicação

Questão 6 de 13

1

Schizophrenia is sa neurodegenerative disorder

Selecione uma das opções:

  • VERDADEIRO
  • FALSO

Explicação

Questão 7 de 13

1

Architectural changes are often involved in certain regions of the brains of schizophrenic patients. These same regions become vey active during episodes of hallucination. Which regions below would an MRI show activity during a hallucination?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Temporal Lobe

  • Prefrontal Cortex

  • Occipital Lobe

  • Parietal Lobe

  • Hippocampus

Explicação

Questão 8 de 13

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Select the statement(s) below that is/are involved in the manifestations of schizophrenic symptoms.

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Schizophrenia patients usually have over-activity of the dopamine D2 receptors.

  • 5-HT2A Receptors are involved in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia

  • Blockage of NMDA glutamate mimic all schizophrenic symptoms suggesting schizophrenic patients have a deficiency in these receptors.

  • All of the above

  • None of the above

Explicação

Questão 9 de 13

1

NMDA receptors require multiple stimuli to converge in order for them to become activated.

Selecione uma das opções:

  • VERDADEIRO
  • FALSO

Explicação

Questão 10 de 13

1

Which statement about the glutaminergic hypothesis of schizophrenia is true?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • There is hyperactivity of the mesolimbic system and hypoactivity of the mesocortical system.

  • There is hypoactivity of the mesolimbic system and hypoactivity of the mesocortical system.

  • There is hyperactivity of the mesolimbic system and hyper activity of the mesocortical system.

  • There is hypoactivity of the mesolimbic system and hyperactivity of the mesocortical system.

Explicação

Questão 11 de 13

1

What effect would blockage of the dopamine D2 receptors in the CTZ have on a patient?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Parkinsonism

  • Tardive Dyskinesia

  • Anti-Emetic

  • Hypothermia

  • None of the above

Explicação

Questão 12 de 13

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Which option below would NOT be a side effect of the use anticholinergics?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Nausea

  • Tachycardia

  • Constipation

  • Blurry Vision

Explicação

Questão 13 de 13

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What is the course of action for the treatment of a psychotic patient that develops the rare Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Stop Anti-Psychotic drug, IV Dantrolene, IV Normal Saline, & Bromocriptine

  • Increase Anti-Psychotic drug, PO Dantrolene, Heating Pads, Diphenhydramine

  • Stop Antipsychotic, Injected Diazepam, IV Fluids, Inject Bromocriptine

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