Question 1

Which of the following is not a neurotransmitter implicated in the pathophysiology of mood disorders?

Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Glutamate

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 2

Which of the following is the most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 3

What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs?

They increase the levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft.
They decrease the levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft.
They block the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic neuron.
They inhibit the metabolism of serotonin.

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 4

Which of the following is a common side effect of SSRIs?

Nausea
Headache
Diarrhea
Sexual dysfunction

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 5

Which of the following is a contraindication to the use of MAOIs?

Hypertension
Pheochromocytoma
Thyroid disease
Bipolar disorder

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 6

What is the mechanism of action of TCAs?

They block the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine into the presynaptic neuron.
They increase the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft.
They decrease the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft.
They inhibit the metabolism of serotonin and norepinephrine.

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 7

Which of the following is a common side effect of TCAs?

Anticholinergic effects
Cardiotoxicity
Seizures
Weight gain

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 8

Which of the following is a newer class of antidepressants that is effective in treating treatment-resistant depression?

Ketamine
Esketamine
Lithium
Valproate

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 9

What is the mechanism of action of ketamine?

It blocks the NMDA receptor.
It increases the levels of glutamate in the synaptic cleft.
It decreases the levels of glutamate in the synaptic cleft.
It inhibits the metabolism of glutamate.

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 10

Which of the following is a common side effect of ketamine?

Dissociation
Nausea
Headache
Seizures

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 11

Which of the following is a mood stabilizer that is used to treat bipolar disorder?

Lithium
Valproate
Lamotrigine
Carbamazepine

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 12

What is the mechanism of action of lithium?

It inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
It increases the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft.
It decreases the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft.
It inhibits the metabolism of serotonin and norepinephrine.

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 13

Which of the following is a common side effect of lithium?

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Tremor

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 14

Which of the following is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat bipolar disorder?

Valproate
Lamotrigine
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 15

What is the mechanism of action of valproate?

It blocks the voltage-gated sodium channels.
It increases the levels of GABA in the synaptic cleft.
It decreases the levels of GABA in the synaptic cleft.
It inhibits the metabolism of GABA.

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 16

Which of the following is a common side effect of valproate?

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Hepatotoxicity

Answer

Correct Option: D

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the psychopharmacology of mood disorders. It covers topics such as the neurobiology of mood disorders, the different classes of antidepressants and their mechanisms of action, and the side effects and interactions of these medications.
Number of Questions: 16
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
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