NR546 Psychopharm Midterm Exam 2024
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How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? -
ANSWER-inhibits and activates the amygdala
Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? -ANSWER-
speech comprehension
The limbic system is associated with which of the following -
ANSWER-emotion and learning
Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? -
ANSWER-hippocampus
When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that
these medications work within which specific areas? -ANSWER-mood
Which of the following are involved in regulating neurotransmission via
excitation-secretion coupling? -ANSWER-voltage-sensitive sodium
channels and voltage-sensitive calcium channels
What system influences the length of time for a drug to achieve
efficacy? -ANSWER-signal transduction cascades
One of the signal transduction cascades, pass the message from a
first receptor to a second messenger. -ANSWER-G protein linked
systems
,Human central nervous system communication at synapses is which
of the following? -ANSWER-chemical
Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter? -ANSWER-
glutamate
Which statement correctly pairs the pharmacodynamic effect with its
definition? -ANSWER-antagonist effect - drug binds to receptor, but
does not activate a response
A major current hypothesis for the cause of schizophrenia proposes
that N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors may be which of the
following?
Correct! -ANSWER-hypofunctional
Which medication is least associated with weight gain? -ANSWER-
aripiprazole
Which dopamine pathway is associated with positive symptoms of
schizophrenia? -ANSWER-mesolimbic pathway
Which pathway is associated with negative symptoms? -ANSWER-
The mesocortical pathway
Is part of the extrapyramidal nervous system and associated with
extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) -ANSWER-nigrostriatal pathway
This pathway is associated with hyperprolactinemia. -ANSWER-The
tuberoinfundibular pathway
, A 34-year old male recently began experiencing breast secretions
while receiving risperidone . Which dopamine pathway is associated
with this side effect? -ANSWER-tuberoinfundibular pathway
A 44-year-old woman is initiated on an atypical antipsychotic for the
treatment of schizophrenia. Regarding affinity, atypical antipsychotics
demonstrate which of the following most often? -ANSWER-Atypical
antipsychotics have equal positive symptom antipsychotic actions and
low extrapyramidal symptoms.
is a syndrome that can be associated with several different psychiatric
disorders. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized
speech, disorganized behavior, and distortions of reality. This
syndrome can affect a person's cognition, affective response,
communication, capacity to recognize reality, and ability to relate to
others. -ANSWER-psychosis
What Diagnosis require the presence of psychosis? -ANSWER-
schizophrenia
substance-induced psychotic disorders
schizophreniform disorder
schizoaffecive disorder
delusional disorder
brief psychotic disorder
psychotic disorder due to a medical condition
What diagnosis has a diagnosis of psychosis as a feature? -
ANSWER-mania
depression
cognitive disorders
dementia
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