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NURS 660 Exam 1 Study Guide 2023. Pathways in schizophrenia  Brain imaging shows cerebral atrophy and enlarged fluid filled ventricles, as well as shrinkage in prefrontal cortex, temporal, basal ganglia, and limbic regions like hippocampus.  Five dopamine pathways in the brain. The neuroanatomy of dopamine neuronal pathways in the brain can explain the symptoms of schizophrenia as well as the therapeutic effects and side effects of antipsychotic drugs. Know different pathways in th...

Exam 1: NURS660/ NURS 660 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam | 100% Correct | Complete guide with Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville Question Effects of high potency antipsychotics: Less histamine, muscarinic effects Less sedation, weight gain, anticholinergic effects More EPS effects Affinity for and Tightly bind to D2 receptors Question Drug Potency vs Efficacy Answer: Drug potency refers to the receptors affinity, abi...

Exam 2: NURS 660/ NURS660 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Guide | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: Citalopram (Celexa) Answer: -SSRI -neurotransmitters involved: serotonin and histamine 1 -Unique mild antihistamine properties may contribute to sedation and fatigue in some patients -SE: hyponatremia (rare), higher doses (>40mg) associated with QTc prolongation (FDA Black Box warning), in adults >60 20mg is...

NURS 660 Exam 1 : PSYCHOPHARM – Qs And As

Nurs 660 Exam 1 (Schizophrenia) Q’s And A’s

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1 NURS 660 Exam 1 Study Guide for Fall 2017 **Note: I did not include "Interviewing and assessment of the child and the adult" or "Techniques for interviewing kids" since that is basically the entire book by Cepeda & Gotanco (2016). It was also the topic of week 6 discussion and week 4 group case study (Craig). Hope this helps! Suicide Assessment DIM - Suicide appears to occur when a mental Disorder is present, Intent develops, and Means become available When Should Suicide Assessm...

Exam 1: NURS660/ NURS 660 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam| Grade A | Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville What is the dosage for brexpiprazole (Rexulti) Answer: 2-4 mg daily Question What is the dosing schedule for brexpiprazole (Rexulti) Answer: 1 mg daily for 1-4 days increase to 2 mg daily for 5-7 days Day 8 maximum dose 4 mg daily Question What is clozaril used for Answer: Treatment resistant schizophrenia Redu...

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...