mrcpsych-1674
Which statement about neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is incorrect?
MRCPsych A Category: Psychopharmacology
mrcpsych-1659
Antipsychotic drugs are known to cause hypotension, and it is believed that this effect is mediated by a specific type of receptor. Which receptor is thought to be responsible for this?
mrcpsych-1660
Which symptom of serotonin syndrome poses the highest risk for causing a life-threatening situation?
mrcpsych-1661
What is a licensed treatment for PTSD?
mrcpsych-1662
During your evaluation of a recently admitted patient, you observe that they are taking a high dosage of haloperidol. What other factor in their medical history would increase their risk for QTc prolongation?
mrcpsych-1663
What is a true statement about flumazenil?
mrcpsych-1664
What is the most common cause of amenorrhoea?
mrcpsych-1665
In an elderly patient with decreased kidney function, which substance is most likely to build up in their body?
mrcpsych-1666
What is the most appropriate antipsychotic medication for a patient with liver failure who has developed a psychotic illness and has a normal GFR of 120?
mrcpsych-1667
You are contemplating prescribing a tricyclic antidepressant for an elderly patient who has not shown improvement with two different selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Among the following tricyclic antidepressants, which one is the most hazardous in case of overdose?