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Question 1 of 5

Hyperprolactinemia is caused by blockade of dopamine in:

A. The chemoreceptor trigger zone of the medulla B. The pituitary C. The extrapiramidal system D. The mesolimbic and mesofrontal systems

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The mechanism of haloperidol antipsychotic action is:

A. Blocking D2 receptors B. Central alpha-adrenergic blocking C. Inhibition of norepinephrine uptake mechanisms D. All of the above

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following antidepressants is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?

A. Phenelzine B. Desipramine C. Maprotiline D. Fluoxetine

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Serotonin syndrome is a result of:

A. Increased stores of monoamine B. Significant accumulation of amine neurotransmitters in the synapses C. Both a and b D. Depleted stores of biogenic amines

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Indicate the main claim for an ideal antidepressant agent:

A. A faster onset of action B. Fewer adverse sedative and autonomic effects C. Fewer toxicity when overdoses are taken D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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