Pharmacogenomics in Psychiatry — MCQs
An SSRI antidepressant, such as fluoxetine, will be prescribed for an adult patient. You should advise him or her that two of the most likely side effects or adverse responses that may eventually occur at therapeutic blood levels are which of the following?
The risk of carbamazepine-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome is increased in the presence of which of the following genes?
Which of the following produces neuropsychiatric symptoms?
Which antipsychotic is most likely to cause metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following cytochromes is involved in monooxygenase mediated detoxification of drugs?
Which amino acid-derived neurotransmitter is primarily targeted in the pharmacological treatment of depression?
What deficiency may contribute to relapse in a patient who has experienced remission with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
Which of the following drugs is metabolized by CYP2D6?
A 6-year-old child has poor school performance. On scolding by teacher abnormal behavior is noted. EEG is performed. Which of the following drugs will cause worsening of the patient?
Which of the following drugs is not used in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME):
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