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MH701 Exam 3 Test Questions With All Correct Answers Addiction is characterized by what? - ANSWER impulsive drug craving, seeking & use that persists even in the face of negative consequences. What parts of the brain are involved in the reward pathway? - ANSWER the ventral tegmental area (VTA), nucleus accumbens & pre-frontal cortex. When activated by a rewarding stimuli, information travels from the VTA to the nucleus accumbens and then up to the prefrontal cor...

How long must depressive symptoms occur to diagnose bipolar depression? - Answer "Two blue weeks" Of 5 or more of the qualifying criteria

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Anticholinergic Side Effects mental status changes, urinary retention, and blurred vision. - Answer TCAs can cause ________ symptoms amitriptyline having the greatest __________ side effects Desipramine (Norpramin) has the least _________side effects with of the TCAs. dry mouth and constipation and dose dependent HTN - Answer SNRIs and bupropion Venlafaxine(Effexor), Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), Duolexetine (Cymbalta)

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APA recommednations: Initial therapy -- severe depression For patients who request a CAM St. John's Wart (SAMe) may be tried but efficacy is unclear. Other CAM includes light therapy and exercise. - Answer combination of medications and psychotherapy APA recommendations: Initial therapy -- mild or moderate depression - Answer options include pharmacotherapy alone, psychotherapy alone or a combination.

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Why is there a black box warning on antidepressants about suicide in child and adolescents? - Answer Brain is not fully developed until 25 years, uncertain brain reactions. Does NOT cause suicidal thoughts. Short acting Benzos often used in elderly with dementia or PRN use? - Answer Lorazepam (Ativan)-More tolerable in the elderly, less fall risk. Clonazepam and Diazepam are LONG acting.

MH701 Exam 1: Neurotransmitters, AntiDeP, Anxiolytics 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023/2024 What is the most common mistake in a trial of an antidepressant? - ANSWER Too low a dosage for too short a time Before a drug trial can be considered unsuccessful..... - ANSWER Raise dosage to maximum recommended level (if side effects allow it) and maintained at that level for at least 4-5 (4-8?) weeks. Sometimes 4-12 weeks required for maximal improvement. Next option: switch to different an...

MH701 Final Exam Test Bank Questions With 100% Answers How is the amygdala part of the brain involved in anxiety? - ANSWER * 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 an...