01
True or false
1 point
True or false: Antipsychotics are used only for psychotic disorders; none are used for conditions such as bipolar disorder.
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3 Antipsychotics Online Quiz Questions
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02
Written response
1 point
A patient taking an antipsychotic experiences inner restlessness and difficulty sitting still. What adverse effect best describes these symptoms?
03
Choose one
1 point
Which statement best describes average side-effect patterns across first- and second-generation antipsychotics?
- A
FGAs never cause metabolic effects, while SGAs never cause movement disorders.
- B
High-potency FGAs generally carry greater extrapyramidal symptom risk, while many SGAs carry greater metabolic risk; individual drugs differ.
- C
All SGAs cause the same amount of weight gain.
- D
Only FGAs can prolong the QT interval.
04
True or false
1 point
True or false: Every patient starting any antipsychotic must have an ECG, regardless of the medication or cardiovascular risk.
- A
True
- B
False
05
Choose all
1 point
A clinician and patient are choosing an antipsychotic together. Which factors should inform this individualized choice? Select all that apply.
- A
The patient's treatment goals
- B
A rule to use the same medication for every patient
- C
The patient's prior response to treatment
- D
Relevant health conditions and patient preference
06
Written response
1 point
Name one antipsychotic identified as potentially increasing prolactin.
07
Choose one
1 point
A patient develops later-onset involuntary movements involving the face and tongue while taking an antipsychotic. Which adverse effect best fits this pattern?
- A
Acute dystonia
- B
Tardive dyskinesia
- C
Akathisia
- D
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
08
Choose all
1 point
Which assessments belong in an appropriate baseline plan before antipsychotic treatment, with relevant measures repeated during treatment? Select all that apply.
- A
Weight
- B
Waist circumference
- C
Blood pressure
- D
Glucose or HbA1c
- E
Lipids
- F
Prolactin
- G
Movement symptoms
- H
A complete blood count as the only assessment for every antipsychotic
09
Choose one
1 point
A patient taking haloperidol develops painful neck spasms and upward deviation of the eyes. Which adverse effect is most likely?
- A
Akathisia
- B
Acute dystonia
- C
Tardive dyskinesia
- D
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
10
Choose one
1 point
A patient taking an antipsychotic develops fever, severe muscle rigidity, confusion, and unstable blood pressure. What is the priority response?
- A
Reassure the patient that this is an expected early side effect.
- B
Arrange urgent medical evaluation for possible neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- C
Recommend taking the next dose with food.
- D
Wait for the next routine appointment.
11
True or false
1 point
True or false: Routine long-term treatment with multiple antipsychotics is an appropriate default approach.
- A
True
- B
False
12
Open ended
1 point
A patient whose symptoms have improved asks to stop antipsychotic treatment immediately. Explain an appropriate approach to the treatment decision and follow-up, including how benefits and risks should be reviewed.
13
Written response
1 point
Risperidone can increase the level of which hormone?
14
Written response
1 point
A patient taking an antipsychotic develops later-onset involuntary movements, especially of the face and tongue. What adverse effect best describes this pattern?
15
Choose one
1 point
A patient starting olanzapine asks which adverse-effect pattern should be considered when planning follow-up. Which is the best answer?
- A
It is defined by severe neutropenia.
- B
It is associated with weight gain and adverse changes in glucose and lipids.
- C
It does not require weight or glucose monitoring.
- D
It guarantees fewer adverse effects than other antipsychotics.
16
Choose one
1 point
Soon after starting haloperidol, a patient develops painful neck spasms and involuntary upward deviation of the eyes. Which adverse effect is most likely?
- A
Akathisia
- B
Acute dystonia
- C
Tardive dyskinesia
- D
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
17
Choose one
1 point
A clinician is planning antipsychotic monitoring for a patient with cardiovascular risk factors. Which statement about ECG assessment is most appropriate?
- A
An ECG is required for every patient, regardless of medication or risk.
- B
An ECG may be appropriate depending on the medication, cardiovascular risks, and clinical setting.
- C
An ECG replaces metabolic and movement-symptom monitoring.
- D
An ECG is only appropriate if the patient reports metabolic symptoms.
18
Choose one
1 point
A patient needs an antipsychotic and has concerns about side effects as well as a history of response to a previous medication. Which approach best supports an individualized treatment choice?
- A
Discuss expected benefits and risks with the patient, considering treatment goals, prior response, health conditions, and preferences.
- B
Choose the medication based only on its efficacy in the general population.
- C
Use the same medication and dose for every patient with the same diagnosis.
- D
Avoid discussing side effects unless the patient experiences one.
19
Fill in the blank
1 point
A patient with schizophrenia continues to have symptoms despite adequate trials of antipsychotics. Which medication should be considered?
20
Fill in the blank
1 point
A clinician is preparing a safety plan for a patient starting clozapine. Which measure should be checked before treatment and monitored during treatment?
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