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Neurocognitive disorders - delirium and dementia Dementia - -a group of symptoms that mainly affects memory, cognition and social interactions, and the ability to do everyday tasks. -Symptoms start gradually often with no clear beginning, and are usually permanent. -Most dementias are caused by neurodegenerative diseases, most commonly Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia • clumps of abnormal proteins to build up inside neurons, damaging them, and causing th...

NR 507 Week 7 Assignment: CNS: Sensory and Motor Disorders (E-dapt Content) Dementia Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that is considered a progressive disease that is associated with impai red cortical function. It is an all-encompassing term. Note the diagram of the brain below that demonstrates the effect of dementia on the cerebral cortex that demonstrates severe cortical shrinking: Dementia is not a stand-alone disease, but rather, a group of symptoms caused by an underlying conditio...

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 -> DOPA -> Dopa decarboxylase -> Dopamine KEY POINT: Dopamine is synthe...

Chapter 1 Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Complete With Questions and Correct Answers, Updated 2024. largely the story of chemical neurotransmission Modern psychopharmacology is Anatomically, chemically, and electrically neurotransmission can be described as Neurons (nerve cells) Anatomical neurotransmission occurs through axoaxonic synapse synapse between axon of one neuron and axon of another neuron axodendritic synapse between axon terminals of one neuron and dendrites of o...

Test Bank for Pathophysiology FINAL: 1, 2, 4, 5 , 6, 8, 9, 10,18 latest questions and solutions experimental pathologist - ANSWER research anatomic pathologist - ANSWER studies the body structure, clinical examination hematology - ANSWER study of blood immunology - ANSWER studies immune system, antigens/antibodies standard precautions are recommended by what organization? - ANSWER CDC hereditary - ANSWER born with an abnormality in genetic makeup trauma - ANSWER physical...

Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology exam questions and answers largely the story of chemical neurotransmission - Correct Answers-Modern psychopharmacology is Anatomically, chemically, and electrically - Correct Answers-neurotransmission can be described as Neurons (nerve cells) - Correct Answers-Anatomical neurotransmission occurs through axoaxonic synapse - Correct Answers-synapse between axon of one neuron and axon of another neuron axodendritic synapse - Correct Answers-between axon te...

RN caring for bipolar disorder experiencing acute mania, what are priority goals? - correct answer -Maintaining adeq hydration -Prevent physical exhaustion, maintain health, meet nutritional needs during the acute phase of patients manic episode. -Maslow's Hierarchy Needs: physiological needs, safety, security, love and self esteem Tags - correct answer Black: class IV, not expected to live,...

What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? – -allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - No. The client has been court-ordered to take the prescribed medications and the standing order for chemic...

Introduction to Physiology summary Effectors - Cells, tissues, or organs that respond to neural or chemical signals; in homeostatic regulatory systems, cells, tissue, or organs that respond to output signals of the integrating center and bring about the final response; also called effector organs. Endocrine Glands - Glands that secrete hormones into interstitial fluid. Epithelia - continuous, sheetlike layers of cells found in the skin and linings of hollow organs; specializ...

Medications for depression - SSRIs SNRIs SDRIs TCAs MAOIs SSRIs - -Action: inhibit 5-HT reuptake -Examples: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline -Adverse effects: • nausea • agitation • diarrhea • headache • weight gain • sexual side effects SNRIs - -inhibit 5-HT reuptake -inhibit NE reuptake (↑ energy, focus) -increase DA in prefrontal cortex (↑ cognition) -Examples: desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine -Adverse effec...