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2023 NRNP 6675 MIDTERM EXAM (YEAR 2022 – 100/100 POINTS) LATEST UPDATE
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2023 NRNP 6675 MIDTERM EXAM (YEAR 2022 – 
100/100 POINTS) LATEST UPDATE 
1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all 
that applyAge 
Rapid dose escalation 
Parental route of administration 
Higher potency typical antipsychotics 
2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing 
which of thefollowing effects? 
Reduces negative symptoms 
Increases extra pyramidal symptoms 
(EPS)Causes prolactinemia 
Reduces positiv...
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NURS 660 Exam1 LATEST UPDATE 2023 QUESTIONS AND EXPLAINED ANSWERS|AGRADE
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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...
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ANCC PMHNP Exam Prep
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mesocortical pathway – 
executive function: attention, focus, depression 
nigrostriatal pathway – 
from substantia nigra (brainstem) to striatum (muscles): Parkinson's 
mesolimbic pathway – 
projects to nucleus accumbens (part of limbic system). Pleasure, reward, 
positive symptoms of schizophrenia: Addiction, gambling 
Tuberoinfundibular pathway – 
regulation of prolactin (acts on pituitary). Hypersexuality in mania 
Dopamine – 
produced in substania nigra and VTA. D2 & D4 receptors ...
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Regis College PSYCH 643 - All Weeks Quizzes - Questions with Verified Answers
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Week 3 Quiz 
#1 is C. 
1. Volume neurotransmission refers to? 
The diffusion of neurotransmitter to nearby neurons. 
2. Retrograde neurotransmissions refers to? 
The flow of neurotransmitter from postsynaptic neuron to presynaptic neuron 
3. Use the following CYP450 table to hypothesize drug interactions and their clinical 
significance for a patient on clozapine who carbamazepine, a mood stabilizer? 
Clozapine levels would decrease, placing the patient at risk for re-emergence of 
psychotic sym...
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PsychoPharm Stahl Revised Questions 2023
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PsychoPharm Stahl Revised Questions 2023Which 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 - B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway 
 
The reactive reward system signals the immediate prospect of pleasure or pain and triggers drug-seeking behavior. 
A. True 
B. False - A. True 
 
What role does the amygdala play in substance abuse? 
A. Releases ph...
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Exam 1: NURS 660/ NURS660 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville
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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...
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NURS 660 Exam 1 Study Guide 2023
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NURS 660 Exam 1 Study Guide 2023. Pathways in schizophrenia 
 Brain imaging shows cerebral atrophy and enlarged fluid filled ventricles, as well as 
shrinkage in prefrontal cortex, temporal, basal ganglia, and limbic regions like 
hippocampus. 
 Five dopamine pathways in the brain. The neuroanatomy of dopamine neuronal pathways 
in the brain can explain the symptoms of schizophrenia as well as the therapeutic effects 
and side effects of antipsychotic drugs. 
 Know different pathways in th...
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NR 546 Week 3: NR 546 Week 3 Study Guide: Updated Solution
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Indication 
Target symptoms: state if positive or negative effect Potency (if noted. receptor occupancy if noted ) Neurotransmitter(s) affected	Half-life (T1/2), metabolism (CYP 450 
enzyme)	Notable side effects (associate to pathway or NT) 
Typical antipsychotics (conventional) 
Blocks dopamine 2 receptors, reducing positive symptoms of psychosis and possibly combative, explosive, and hyperactive behaviors Blocks dopamine 2 receptors in the nigrostriatal pathway, improving tics and other sympto...
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NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+
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NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...
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NURS 660 Exam1 LATEST UPDATE 2023 QUESTIONS AND EXPLAINED ANSWERS|AGRADE
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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...
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