MRCPsych A Category: Psychopharmacology

mrcpsych-1711

A patient in her 60s with psoriasis has observed that her condition has deteriorated since commencing a new medication. What factor would you suspect to be the most likely cause of exacerbating her psoriasis?

mrcpsych-1712

Which antihistamine is associated with the side effects of dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention?

mrcpsych-1703

What is a true statement about the drugs prescribed for individuals with dementia?

mrcpsych-1704

What antihistamine medication is prescribed to treat extrapyramidal side effects?

mrcpsych-1705

What is a typical adverse effect associated with the use of carbamazepine?

mrcpsych-1706

What is the truth about the discontinuation symptoms that are linked to antidepressants?

mrcpsych-1702

A GP contacts you with concerns about a patient who was prescribed phenelzine during their hospital stay and has now been hospitalized due to significant hypertension. Which medication taken by the patient is the most probable cause of this interaction?

mrcpsych-1691

Who is responsible for introducing chlorpromazine into clinical practice?

mrcpsych-1692

During which decade was chlorpromazine first introduced into psychiatric clinical practice?