Nurs 660 2023 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NURS660/ NURS 660 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam| Grade A | Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville Question Which nursing intervention is most therapeutic when the nurse is man- aging the aggressive, disruptive behaviors of a manic patient whose attempts to control the milieu has been rejected by the other patients? a. Advising that the patient to accept the wishes of the group b. Suggesting that the patient either quiet down or leav...

Exam 3: NURS660/ NURS 660 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam| Complete guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Maryville Q: What is central neuropathic pain or central sensitization due to? Answer: central disturbance in pain processing (diffuse hyperalgesia/ allodynia Q: What does central neuropathic pain or central sensitization respond to? Answer: neuroactive compounds that alter levels of neurotransmitters involved i...

NURS 660 Final Exam Review (2) 2023 Correct & Latest Revised Study Guide. 50 questions, all multiple choice, 120minutes to complete it Covering weeks 6 (mood disorders), 7 (antidepressants), and 8 (mood stabilizers) Major Content Areas: • Drug side effects – 10-15 questions • Drug-drug interactions – 5-7 questions • Mechanism of Action – 10-15 questions • Labs/monitoring – 3-5 questions • Medical emergencies (toxicity, overdose, etc.) – 3-5 questions • Neuroanatom...

1. Describe different types of insomnia (initial, middle, terminal) and identify which medications are best indicated to treat different types of insomnia. o Initial: Trouble falling asleep • Treatment: o Middle: Trouble staying asleep; Terminal: Waking too early • Treatment: o Chronic insomnia = excessive/hyper-arousal o Primary insomnia = too much arousal at night and day, not tired. o Sleep/wake switch = histamine (activating)/GABA(rest) • GABAa + benzodiazepines • Tuberoma...

NURS 660 EXAM1 LATEST UPDATE 2023 QUESTIONS AND EXPLAINED ANSWERS| A+GRADE 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 respon...

Exam 4: NURS660/ NURS 660 (Latest 2023/ 2024) 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 ...

NURS 660 Exam1 LATEST UPDATE 2023 QUESTIONS AND EXPLAINED ANSWERS|AGRADE 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 res...