MRCPsych A Category: Psychopharmacology

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The Maudsley guidelines suggest a particular approach for managing restlessness resulting from the use of antipsychotics.

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Before administering regular doses of which long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication, a test dose must be given?

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Acamprosate is believed to produce its positive effects in the treatment of alcohol dependence by targeting which type of receptors?

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What is the lowest amount of fluoxetine that can effectively treat adults?

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A senior citizen with an extensive mental health history shares with you about a medication they were previously prescribed. They are unable to recall the name of it, but recollect that it resulted in swollen ankles, constant thirst, and worsened psoriasis. What medication do you suspect they were administered?

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A young adult who has just begun taking olanzapine reports experiencing dizziness, euphoria, and blurred vision upon sudden standing. What would be the most suitable replacement medication?

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A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department 2 days after receiving a test dose of zuclopenthixol decanoate. She is experiencing confusion, sweating, fever, and significant muscle stiffness. What diagnostic tests would be useful in determining the cause of her symptoms?

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A 72-year-old male is experiencing depression after being admitted for a flare-up of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which antidepressant would be the most suitable to initiate?

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Which scale is the most useful for assessing the symptoms that occur when discontinuing antidepressants?