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Summary NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide LATEST 2024. DOPAMINE • Dopamine belongs to the family of catecholamines. It is a neurotransmitter. • Hormones, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (other catecholamines) are derived from Dopamine • Dopamine plays a significant role in learning, goal-directed behavior, regulation of hormones, motor control. DOPAMINE SYNTHESIS Phenylalanine (amino acid from diet) -> phenyalanine hydroxylase -> Tyrosine -> Tyrosine hydroxylase ...

PsychoPharm Stahl Exam Questions With Correct Answers 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 - answerB. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway The reactive reward system signals the immediate prospect of pleasure or pain and triggers drug- seeking behavior. A. True B. False - answerA. True What role does the amygdala play in substance abu...

Summary NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide LATEST 2024. DOPAMINE • Dopamine belongs to the family of catecholamines. It is a neurotransmitter. • Hormones, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (other catecholamines) are derived from Dopamine • Dopamine plays a significant role in learning, goal-directed behavior, regulation of hormones, motor control. DOPAMINE SYNTHESIS Phenylalanine (amino acid from diet) -> phenyalanine hydroxylase -> Tyrosine -> Tyrosine hydroxylase ...

NR 546 PSYCHOPHARM MIDTERM-WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS-2023- 2024 How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? inhibits and activates the amygdala Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following emotion and learning Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? Hippocampus When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these medications w...

NR 546 PSYCHOPHARM MIDTERM-WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS-2023- 2024 How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? inhibits and activates the amygdala Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following emotion and learning Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? Hippocampus When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these medications w...

TEST BANK STAHL PSYCHOPHARM 2022 A patient with depression mentions to the nurse, My mother says depression is a chemical disorder. What does she mean? The nurses response is based on the theory that depression primarily involves which of the following neurotransmitters? a. Cortisol and GABA b. COMT and glutamate c. Monoamine and glycine d. Serotonin and norepinephrine ANS: D One possible cause of depression is thought to involve one or more neurotransmitters. Serotonin and norepineph...

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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer A. True What role does the amygdala play in substance abuse? A. Releases phasic bur...

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