Mesolimbic - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NURS 660/ NURS660 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: Five Different Dopamine Pathways in the brain Answer:: -Nigrostriatal Dopamine Pathway -Mesolimbic dopamine pathway -Mesocorticol dopamine pathway -Tuberoinfundibular dopamine pathway -Thalamic dopamine pathway Q: Nigrostriatal pathway Answer:: Projects from the substantia nigra to the basal ganglia o...

Explain the clinical signifcance of the Stystematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder: STEP-BD) - correct answer As more contempts are tried with SSRIs to relieve depressive symptoms, the client becomes more treatment resistant leading to poor outcomes. Explain the clinical significance of the Sequenced Treatment Alternative to Relieve Depression STAR D - correct answer Strong behavioral therapy combined with medications lead to 30% better outcomes as compared to monotherapy ...

dopamine hypothesis correct answer: the theory that schizophrenia results from excessive activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine What is the path of dopamine suppression by 5-HT? correct answer: 5-HT2A antagonism by atypical antipsychotics decrease serotonin release, thereby stimulating downstream dopamine. Increased dopamine reduces glutamate which inhibits release of inhibitory GABA (inhibits dopamine) Mesolimbic dopamine hypothesis: Hyperactivity of dopamine neurons in the mesolimbi...

Exam 2: NUR208 / NUR 208 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Mental Health Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: do we mix alcohol, meperidine, and morphine with antipsychotic drugs? Answer: no, these are CNS depressants and can interact with these drugs Question: why do we take patient temp and evaluate for rigidity and tremors?? Answer: to assess for NMS Question: if a patient has a impaired hepatic function what happens? Answer: extends t...

NR546 / NR 546 Actual Final Exam 2024 Prediction Questions (All correct answers, Already graded A) Which of the following is considered the pleasure center of the brain? A. Cortico-striatal-thalamic-cortical loop B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway C. Mesocortical dopamine pathway D. None of the above

dopamine hypothesis - ANSWER the theory that schizophrenia results from excessive activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine What is the path of dopamine suppression by 5-HT? - ANSWER 5-HT2A antagonism by atypical antipsychotics decrease serotonin release, thereby stimulating downstream dopamine. Increased dopamine reduces glutamate which inhibits release of inhibitory GABA (inhibits dopamine) Mesolimbic dopamine hypothesis: Hyperactivity of dopamine neurons in the mesolimbic dopamine...

dopamine hypothesis - ANSWER the theory that schizophrenia results from excessive activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine dopamine hypothesis- nigrostriatal pathway - ANSWER The nigrostriatal dopamine pathway that projects from the substantia nigra to the basal ganglia or striatum, is part of the extrapyramidal nervous system and controls motor function and movement. Mesolimbic dopamine hypothesis: Hyperactivity of dopamine neurons in the mesolimbic dopamine pathway cause what sympto...

NURS 660 Exam1 LATEST UPDATE 2023 QUESTIONS AND EXPLAINED ANSWERS|AGRADE 1. Identify the emerging neurobiological hypothesis of schizophrenia. o The hypothesis: (focus on the most detail with the Dopamine Theory) The only pharmacological treatment that we have are dopamine (D2 receptors) and serotonin (5HT2A) Dopamine Theory ▪ Hyperactive dopamine at D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway In the mesolimbic pathway is responsible for the positive symptoms; the hypoactivity is res...

Final Exam: NR546/ NR 546 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology for the PMHNP Review -Questions and Verified Answers -100% Correct-Grade A-Chamberlain Q: Hallucinogenic intoxication Answer: pupillary dilation, tachycardia, sweating, palpitations, blurred vision, tremors, incoordination Can be perceived as a panic attack and often called a bad trip. Can experience an acute state of confusion (delirium) where the abuser is disoriented and agitated. Q: Disulfiram An...

Exam 1: NURS 660/ NURS660 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Review | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: What is the black box warning of Clozapine Answer: Agranulocytosis Q: What is the most common side effect of clozapine Answer: sedation Q: What labs need to be done before starting clients on antipsychotic medications? Answer: fasting lipid panel, fasting glucose, weight, bp Q: When ...