Psychopharmacology Quiz No. 85: Correct Answers and Brief Explanations

Have you found that answering quizzes is one of the BEST ways to learn psychopharmacology (and almost anything else)? If so, it is important for your learning that you take this short quiz.

This is Psychopharmacology Quiz No. 85 on this website. Links to the other quizzes are provided at the bottom of this page.

Of the following three statements, which ones are True and which ones are False? All you have to do is quickly say “True” or “False” in your mind  for each of them.

Then, click on “Click here to see the answer” (below each question) to see if you were right and, if not, to see the correct answers. Brief explanations of the correct answers will also be provided, but are optional to read.

Question no. 1. True or False? All patients with ADHD should be screened for the traits or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Question no. 2. True or False? When stopping a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, in most patients, the dose should be reduced every 3 to 14 days by about 10% of the dose at which the taper was started. 

Question no. 3. True or False? Patients with elevated serum LDL cholesterol should be encouraged to reduce their intake of beef and, if replacement is needed and appropriate, replace it with chicken and pork.