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PMH 501



Neuropsychiatric Disorders




LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW




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,1. Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved
in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's Disease?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) GABA
d) Glutamate
Correct Answer: a) Dopamine


2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The cognitive decline associated with
Alzheimer's disease is often first noticed in the _______.
Correct Answer: memory


3. True/False: Bipolar Disorder is exclusively characterized by
mood swings from depression to mania.
Correct Answer: False


4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are common side effects of SSRIs?
a) Dry mouth
b) Insomnia
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, c) Weight gain
d) Hypertension
Correct Answers: a) Dry mouth, b) Insomnia, c) Weight gain


5. Multiple Choice: Frontotemporal dementia primarily affects
which part of the brain?
a) Parietal lobe
b) Frontal and temporal lobes
c) Occipital lobe
d) Cerebellum
Correct Answer: b) Frontal and temporal lobes


6. Fill-in-the-Blank: _______ is a common antipsychotic
medication used to treat schizophrenia.
Correct Answer: Clozapine


7. True/False: Major Depressive Disorder can manifest with
physical symptoms such as chronic pain.
Correct Answer: True


8. Multiple Response: Which of the following are considered
positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
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