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NSCI 4501 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Extrasynaptic NMDA R - ANSWERSchronic activity leads to excitotoxicity and cell death signalling Synaptic NMDA R - ANSWERSchronic activity leads to neuroprotection VSCC - ANSWERScalcium channel, allows Ca into cell, upregulated by AMPAR activation NMDAR - ANSWERSactivated by glu and depolarization; allows calcium into cell; important for synaptic plasticity AMPA R - ANSWERSactivated by glutamate; upregulates NMDAR and VSCC activity ...

Exam 3: NURS 665/ NURS665 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management III Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: Do not use in kidney disease or seizure disorders Answer: Memantine Q: What is SLUMS Answer: an assessment of memory, executive function, problem solving, orientation, long term memory, to track cognition Q: /What is the purpose of the MMSE Answer: Cognitive function, orientation, a...

Final Exam: NR566/ NR 566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Complete Guide – (Weeks 5-8) - (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) - Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: What is the mechanism of action of Rivastigmine (Exelon)? mild to moder- ate dementia (memory loss and mental changes) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease Answer: acts centrally for both acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase, thereby potentially increa...

Discrepancy between anatomical sex and gender is known as? B) Gender Discordance Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Rapid dose escalation; parental route of administration; higher potency typical antipsychotics Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Antipsychotic medication provides D2 blockage in the meso-coritcal pathway causing which of th...

NURS 660 Exam 1 Latest Exam Questions & Answers, All Answers Explained-1. Identify the emerging neurobiological hypothesis of schizophrenia. o The hypothesis: (focus on the most detail with the Dopamine Theory) The only pharmacological treatment that we have are dopamine (D2 receptors) and serotonin (5HT2A) Dopamine Theory ▪ Hyperactive dopamine at D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway In the mesolimbic pathway is responsible for the positive symptoms; the hypoactivity is responsible...

NCSBN Medication Flashcards Test with Complete Solutions Alpha Blockers - Answer-DESCRIPTION These medications cause vasodilation by blocking the binding of norepinephrine to the smooth muscle receptors in blood vessels. Uses: To prevent, treat or improve symptoms in conditions such as hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Raynaud's disease, scleroderma, and pheochromocytoma. EXAMPLES doxazosin (Cardura) prazosin (Minipress) tamsulosin (Flomax) terazosin (Hytrin) Nice...

HSC 343 Exam 2 Questions with All Correct Answers What are cholinesterase inhibitors? - Answer- -work to increase Ach in the brain by decreasing its rate of breakdown -modest improvements in behavior, cognition and function are seen What are side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors? - Answer- GI distress, HA, dizziness and bronchoconstriction What does Donepezil cause? - Answer- GI secretion and bradycardia What does Rivastigmine cause? - Answer- significant GI side effect, includ...

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....

Neuro transmitter Receptor Subtype Location/Function/Effects /symptoms of excess or deficit if applicable Distribution (ie: CNS/PNS, GI, vascular) Drug classes that target this neurotransmitter or receptor Specific medications that target this neurotransmitter or receptor Glutamate AMPA α-Amino-3-hydroxy-5- methyl-4- isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA)-type glutamate receptors (AMPARs) mediate the majority of fast excitatory synaptic transmission in the brain. AMPA receptors ...

Final Exam: NR 568/ NR568 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGPCNP Complete Guide (Weeks 5-8) Questions and Verified Answers -100% Correct- Grade A- Chamberlain Q: how is Rivastigmine (Exelon) administered Answer: orally or transdermal patch Q: where does Rivastigmine act on Answer: both acetylcholinesterase and butyryl- cholinesterase thereby increasing its efficacy. Q: Who should not take rivastigmine Answer: patients with COPD Q: Does Ri...