Walden University 6630 Final Exam / Psychopharmacology Final Exam
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Walden University 6630 Final Exam / Psychopharmacology Final Exam
nonessential physiological processes shut down (i.e. digestion & reproduction), energy is channeled into a host of functions preparing for rapid action. - ANSWER-When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger situati...
Walden University 6630
Final Exam /
Psychopharmacology
Final Exam
nonessential physiological processes shut down (i.e. digestion & reproduction),
energy is channeled into a host of functions preparing for rapid action. -
✔✔✔ANSWER-When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger
situations, what neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to occur?
cortex, amygdala - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Stressful events are perceived at the
__________, processed at the _______, which then activates lower brain areas &
puts the limbic system on alert
norepinephrine - ✔✔✔ANSWER-when there is imminent danger, a burst of
excitation originates from the locus coeruleus which releases _____________,
which results in instantaneous hypervigilance.
,limbic system and hypothalamus by activating the SNS, HTA, or HPA -
✔✔✔ANSWER-what is responsible for the release of stress hormones?
chloride - ✔✔✔ANSWER-_________ ions act as a brake and dampen the limbic
alert
benzodiazepines - ✔✔✔ANSWER-________ enhance the flow of negative
(chloride) ions which results in widespread calming in may areas of the brain
serotonin - ✔✔✔ANSWER-excitability in the locus coerulues is also mediated by
_______
inhibitory - ✔✔✔ANSWER-in the Locus Coeruleus, serotonin is ____________.
activation - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A decrease in serotonin may impact the locus
coeruleus by making it more disinhibited and more sensitive to ___________.
amygdala - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Acquired fears appear to be mediated primarily by the
___________.
encodes - ✔✔✔ANSWER-After very frightening events, the amygdala ________
certain stimulus events of the experience. These memories are highly resistant to
extinction.
serotonin - ✔✔✔ANSWER-There is speculation that _______ many play a role in
inhibiting cellular reactivity in the amygdala
, benzodiazepines, atypical antianxiety (buspirone), SNRIs and SSRIs, andn
gabapentin - ✔✔✔ANSWER-What are four medication options for treating GAD?
dependence/substance abuse - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Benzodiazepines can be used to
treat severe cases of GAD, but should not be used if the patient is at risk for
___________
Buspirone - ✔✔✔ANSWER-_______ reduces worry and rumination seen in GAD,
but it is not addictive
gabapentin - ✔✔✔ANSWER-This antiseizure medication is primarily used to treat
anxiety in bipolar disorder
psychotropic medications - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Specific phobias are generally not
treated with __________________.
beta-blockers - ✔✔✔ANSWER-what is effective at reducing anxiety surrounding
public speaking?
SSRIs, SNRIs, or MAOIs - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Pervasive forms social anxiety (and
avoidant personality disorder) may be treated with what three medications?
panic disorder - ✔✔✔ANSWER-____________ is the anxiety disorder for which
medication treatment plays its most important role
benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and MAO inhibitors - ✔✔✔ANSWER-What
three medication classes generally treat panic?
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