NR 507 (Advanced Pathophysiology) FINAL
EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED RATED A.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) block the reabsorption or
inhibits the reuptake of serotonin that allows for more of it in the synaptic
cleft.
Correct Answer -true
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) drugs increase
levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain by promoting their
reuptake by nerves.
Correct Answer -false (SNRIs block or delay serotonin and norepinephrine in
the brain)
A mood disorder is a mental illness that causes the individual to have
dramatic shifts in emotions, mood and energy levels.
Correct Answer -true
Individuals with family members who have bipolar disorder are ten times
more likely to also have it.
Correct Answer -true
Unipolar depression is characterized by extreme anxiety and hallucinations.
Correct Answer -false (same symptoms as MDD)
,Which of the following can trigger a bipolar mood disorder?
Correct Answer -Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. (SSRIs)
Stimulant drugs.
Changes in circadian rhythm.
Life stressors.
During a manic phase, the individual will experience a low self-esteem.
Correct Answer -false (high self-esteem)
Bipolar 1
Correct Answer -More severe
One or more manic or mixed episodes leading to:
Serious problems
Hospitalization
Psychotic features
Bipolar 2
Correct Answer -One or more hypomanic episodes (4 days or more), and no
maniaOne or more major depressive episodes (2 weeks or more)
Cyclothymia
Correct Answer -Alternating between hypomanic symptoms, and mild or
moderate depressive moods, like Bipolar II
Less severe, higher functioning
, Examine the following case and identify the symptoms to determine if the
diagnosis is Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2 or Cyclothymia.
A man calls the primary care office to report concern about his wife
exhibiting bizarre behavior. He reports that she has had little sleep over the
past week as she has been engaged in excessive cleaning and calling family
members throughout the night. Without his knowledge, she came home two
days ago after having purchased an expensive sports car and plans to drive
it to Las Vegas next weekend. She indicates that one of the casinos there
needs her help decorating for the upcoming 4th of July. Her spouse tells the
primary care provider that she has become obsessed with going to Las
Vegas since seeing a commercial about the 4th of July events advertised.
What is the best diagnosis for his wife?
Correct Answer -Bipolar 1
In a mixed episode, the individual experiences symptoms of depression and
mania simultaneously.
Correct Answer -true
In rapid cycling, the individual has 4 or more episodes of depression and
mania within one year.
Correct Answer -true
Lithium is best at treating both manic and depressive episodes.
Correct Answer -false (only manic)
Talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are not helpful in treating the
manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
Correct Answer -true
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