Dopamine da - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR547 Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed if a medication is not achieving efficacy: -Increase dose gradually -Switch to a different drug within the same class -Switch to drug in a different class -Add a second medication Use to protect against suicide lithium MDD and BPD genetics genetic factors contribute 31-42% of the disease risk in MDD and 59-85% in BPD monoamine hypothesis of depression -posits that depression occurs as a result of a deficiency of one or all three m...

ANCC Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medication side effects. Which of the following side effects of antipsychotic medicati ons has an insidious, delayed-onset typically 1 to 2 years after initiation of the medication? a. Dry mouth b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Sedation d. Weight gain In evaluating a 4-year-old, one would expect which of the following delays in Asperger's Disorder? a. Language development b. Cognitive developm...

NRNP 6675 Midterm Study Guide 2022/2023 - Walden University. Substance use disorders are a cluster of disorders in which cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicate that a person continues using a substance despite significant substance-related problems Psychiatric symptom clusters may be related to substance use, discontinuation of substance use, or withdrawal from habitual substance use. Substance use disorders lead to changes in brain circuits and physiological functions ...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Arta...

Final Exam: NR546 / NR 546 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Guide | Weeks 5 - 8 Covered | Questions and Verified Answer s| 100% Correct - Chamberlain Q: Medication Management SSRI-Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors *Inhibit 5 HT reuptake SNRI-Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors *inhibit 5-HT reuptake *inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus) *increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cogni...

Chemical which elicits regulatory response to target tissue Hormone Examples of Nitrogenous Hormones Polypeptides, Derived from amino acids Epinephrine, Thyroxine 0:00 / 0:15 Examples of Steroid Hormones Cortisol, Estrogen Feedback Loop - Increase in product, decrease stimulation Negative Feedback Loop Feedback Loop - Increase product, increase stimulation Two compounds are directly proportional Positive Feedback Loop Hypothalamus - Hypothalamic Hor...

Exam 2: NURS660 / NURS 660 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam | Complete guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: MAO-B action Answer: Breaks down and deaminates Dopamine in mitochondria Q: MAO-B drugs Answer: Selegiline (Emsam) Q: Line of treatment for MAOIs Answer: Second or third line due to side effects Q: Receptor associated with suicide Answer: 5HT-±2 Q: Receptor Sensitivity Hypothesis Answer: Supersensitivity and up-regu...

Final Exam: NR546/ NR 546 (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Guide |Weeks 5-8 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: Medication Management SSRI-Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors *Inhibit 5 HT reuptake SNRI-Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors *inhibit 5-HT reuptake *inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus) *increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cognition) NDRI-Norepine...

Exam 4: NURS660 / NURS 660 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A - Maryville Q: A patient diagnosed with ADHD can't stay focused or solve work-related problems difficulty maintaining attention sustained and problem-solving. What area of the brain is involved? Answer: Dorsal lateral prefontal cortex (CTSC loop) Q: What part of the brain is associated with selective attention? Answer: Dorsal anterior singlunate Q: What p...

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...