MH701 Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

MH701 Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions How is the amygdala part of the brain involved in anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWERS * Amygdala is in the center of the brain near the hippocampus. * The amygdala rates the importance of an emotional event and activates the hippocampus accordingly. * Determines whether there will be a fear response and initiates your flight or flight response that helps you respond to a perceived threat. * When this response remains switched on and there is no danger, or gets switched on too easily, that is when it becomes an anxiety disorder. Then you can have an initiation of the flight or fight when memories or emotions occur. * The amygdala sends a response to the hypothalamus, which activates the pituitary and it activates the adrenal gland which secretes hormones (adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol). What are neurotransmitters involved in depression? - CORRECT ANSWERS Monoamine neurotransmitters are responsible for depression which are: serotonin, norepinephrine & dopamine. Which neurotransmitters are associated with antipsychotics? - CORRECT ANSWERS The FGA's block dopamine. The SGA's block dopamine and 5HT. Some have affinity for histamine and alpha 1 adrenergic receptors. What is a common mistake leading to unsuccessful antidepressant drug trial? - CORRECT ANSWERS Not giving it enough time. Major depression is? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5 or more of the following symptoms in the same 2 week period with at least 1 being depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure. SIGECAPS S: Sleep changes. I: interest loss. G: Guilt or worthlessness. E: Energy lack. C: Concentration /cognition reduced. A: Appetite usually declined. P: Psychomotor retardation. S: Suicidal or homicidal ideation.