Drugs That Block Neurotransmitter Activity Are Called

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Multiple Choice

Drugs that block neurotransmitter activity are called

• A)agonists.
• B)antagonists.
• C)excitatory.
• D)reuptake inhibitors.

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Definitions:

Atypical Antipsychotics

A class of medication used to treat psychiatric conditions, notable for having fewer motor side effects than older antipsychotic drugs.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often as a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.

Positive Symptoms

refer to the presence of abnormal behaviors or experiences, such as hallucinations or delusions, especially in the context of psychiatric illnesses.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs, characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements.