Psychopharm exam 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Maryville 660 Exam 2 Psychopharm Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the primary mechanism of action for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? SSRIs primarily work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft by inhibiting its reuptake into the presynaptic neuron. What is a common side effect associated with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)? A common side effect of TCAs is anticholinergic effects, which can include dry mouth, constipation, and blurred visi...

Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? a. III b. IV c. V d. VI - CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-making....

NURS 660: PSYCHOPHARM (Exam 1) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS .- 5-HT2A antagonist Function: - ANSWER-o Blocks 5-HT2A receptors causing a Decrease in extrapyramidal symptoms. .- D1 o low binding affinity - ANSWER-o Augmenting D1 Receptor agonist TX of parkinsons .-ONES These drugs - ANSWER-Prolong QTC .2D6 inHibitors: (4) - ANSWER-► Fluoxetine (Prozac) ► Paroxetine (Paxil) ► Bupropion (Wellbutrin) ► Duloxetine (Cymbalta) .2D6 substrates - ANSWER- .2nd generat...

Stahl's psychopharm Chapter 2 Exam 2 Questions and Correct Answers, Updated 2024. A 12 transmembrane region TRANSPORTER 30% of psychotropic drugs (wagon) SSRI's 7-transmembrane G-protein linked RECEPTOR 30% of all psychotropic drugs (receptor with 7 on it) antipsychotics, anxiolytics Enzymes account for ENZYME 10% of all psychotropic drugs (ghost) 4 transmembrane region ligand gated ion channel 20% of psychotropic drugs (drum) PCP, benzo's 6 transmembrane region voltage gated ion ...

PSYCHOPHARM - Pharmacology Exam 2--UT Tyler Nursing Spring 16 Questions & Answers What is the most prevalent type of Upper Respiratory Infection? - Correct Answer-Common cold More than 40 billion dollars is spent each year in the USA on what? - Correct Answer-OTC cold and cough preparations What usually accomanpies the common cold? - Correct Answer-Acute Rhinitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose) What is the difference between acute rhinitis and allergic rhinitis? - Cor...

NR546 NR 546 PSYCHOPHARM MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 11 1. How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala?: inhibits andactivates the amygdala 2. Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following?:speech compre-hension 3. The limbic system is associated with which of the following: emotion andlearning 4. Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory?: hip-pocampus 5. When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHN...

Psychopharmacology Scholar Overview Exam with Q & A Graded A Plus What are biomarkers? How are they relevant to psychopharm? ANSWER Physiological indicators that can distinguish disorders Can help us physiologically determine who will respond better to a drug What are some limits to the Biomedical Model? ANSWER 1. We still don't know how most meds work 2. Efficacy rates of most psych meds are dismal 3. Significant placebo effect 4. Some meds create or perpetuate pathology W...

NURS660 Psychopharm 660 Exam 1 review 2024 2. Where do positive symptoms originate?: Mesolimbic dopamine pathway 3. Medications to treat positive symptoms: Antipsychotics 4. Negative symptoms of schizophrenia: Flat affect, alogia, affective blunting, asociality, anhedonia, avolition. 5. Where do negative symptoms originate?: Mesocortical dopamine pathway. May also involve mesolimbic regions such as nucleus accumbens 6. Medications to treat negative symptoms: Vraylar, amisulpride 7. Hypothe...