ANPS 8005 Midterm Latest 2025/2026
Questions and Correct Answers Graded
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What effect do a typical or second generation antipsychotics have on negative
symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-No effect on negative symptoms
Atypical antipsychotics have what effect on positive symptoms - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decrease positive symptoms
Pharmacodynamics - CORRECT ANSWER-How drugs affect our body
, A drug with a narrow therapeutic index has - CORRECT ANSWER-A small
window between therapeutic effects and toxic effects
When interacting with a receptor, an antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevents
all activity of the receptor
Which is an example of a medication class that targets neurotransmitter
metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-SSRI's
When the medication interacts with a ligand gated ion channel it - CORRECT
ANSWER-Produces a conformational change adjusting the flow of ions thru the
channel
Ultimate goal of neurotransmission - CORRECT ANSWER-To alter the
biochemical activities of the post synaptic neuron
Retrograde neurotransmission happens when - CORRECT ANSWER-Activity
flows from the post synaptic neuron to the pre-synaptic neuron- example,
cannabinoids
What does epigenetic determine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Whether or not a gene
gets expressed
Name the five molecular targets of psychotropic drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-
neurotransmitter reuptake, G, protein linked, enzymes, ligand gated ion channel,
voltage gated ion channel
Questions and Correct Answers Graded
A+|Brand New Version
What effect do a typical or second generation antipsychotics have on negative
symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-No effect on negative symptoms
Atypical antipsychotics have what effect on positive symptoms - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decrease positive symptoms
Pharmacodynamics - CORRECT ANSWER-How drugs affect our body
, A drug with a narrow therapeutic index has - CORRECT ANSWER-A small
window between therapeutic effects and toxic effects
When interacting with a receptor, an antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevents
all activity of the receptor
Which is an example of a medication class that targets neurotransmitter
metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER-SSRI's
When the medication interacts with a ligand gated ion channel it - CORRECT
ANSWER-Produces a conformational change adjusting the flow of ions thru the
channel
Ultimate goal of neurotransmission - CORRECT ANSWER-To alter the
biochemical activities of the post synaptic neuron
Retrograde neurotransmission happens when - CORRECT ANSWER-Activity
flows from the post synaptic neuron to the pre-synaptic neuron- example,
cannabinoids
What does epigenetic determine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Whether or not a gene
gets expressed
Name the five molecular targets of psychotropic drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-
neurotransmitter reuptake, G, protein linked, enzymes, ligand gated ion channel,
voltage gated ion channel
