Psychopharmacology
Description: This quiz covers the fundamentals of psychopharmacology, the study of the effects of drugs on behavior and mental processes. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: psychopharmacology drugs behavior mental processes |
What is the primary goal of psychopharmacology?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by antidepressants?
What is the mechanism of action of antipsychotics?
Which drug class is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders?
What is the primary mechanism of action of psychostimulants?
Which drug class is commonly used to treat opioid addiction?
What is the main mechanism of action of anticonvulsants?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by anticholinergic drugs?
What is the primary mechanism of action of hallucinogens?
Which drug class is commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary mechanism of action of mood stabilizers?
Which drug class is commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of atypical antipsychotics?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?