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Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological disorder involving memory loss and cognitive impairment.

True

False

Alzheimer’s Disease is:

Twice as common in men than women

Twice as common in women than men

Occurs equally in men and women

Which of these drugs is NOT used in Alzheimer’s Disease?

Aricept

Reminyl

Exelon

Sinemet

In Parkinson’s Disease there is a deficiency in:

Serotonin

Dopamine

Acetylcholine

Epinephrine

Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with 2nd generation antipsychotics?

Weight gain

Tongue protrusion

Lip smacking

Rapid eye blinking

Which of the following statements about second-generation antipsychotics is correct?

Haloperidol is an example of a second- generation antipsychotic that is available in Canada

Second-generation antipsychotics can help improve both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia

Second-generation antipsychotics are usually first-line treatment of schizophrenia

Ritalin and Dexedrine are classed as:

CNS Stimulants

Controlled Drugs

Narcotic Drugs

Clinical Depression is a medical condition that affects a person’s:

Mental health

Physical health

Ability to function

Bipolar disorder is common in areas where there is decreased periods of daylight.

True

False

Postpartum depression occurs in women:

In the early stages of pregnancy

Who are unable to conceive

After delivery of a child

Who have experienced the loss of a child

Mood disorders are the _____ common mental illness in Canada, with depression being more common in ______________.

Most; men

Least; women

Least; men

Most; women

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