Inhibitory pathways - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The study of the use of psychotropic medications in the treatment of psychiatric disorders: → Psychopharmacology The study of what the body does to drugs: → Pharmacokinetics The study of what the drugs does to the body: → Pharmacodynamics Involves the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of meds: → First Pass Metabolism (C.Y.P. 450) Increase serum levels of other drugs that are substrates of that enzyme: → Enzyme inhibitors will slow down metabolism causing toxic...

Pharm Exam 4 2024 complete update A+ graded study guide MOA acetaminophen - not clear - weak COX1/COX2 inhibitor - activation of descending serotonergic inhibitory pathways - antipyretic effects via inhibitory effects on hypothalamic "thermostat" adverse effects tylenol - skin rash/allergy - hemolytic uremia - methemoglobinemia - hepatotoxicity (>4g/day, >15g lethal) early signs hepatotoxicity tylenol nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizzine...

PHM 450 Exam 2 Questions And Answers Graded A+. Describe .the .nervous .system. .What .types .of .cells .are .present, .and .what .is .the .function .of .each .cell .type? .- .correct .answer. . . . .consists .of .the .CNS .(brain .and .spinal .cord) .and .PNS .(somatic .and .autonomic .nervous .systems); .consists .of .neural .cells .and .glia .cells what .are .the .types .of .glial .cells .- .correct .answer. . . . .oligodendrocytes, .schwann .cells, .astrocytes type ....

ANCC PMHNP Exam Prep Questions and Answers (2024) (Verified Answers) mesocortical pathway executive function: attention, focus, depression nigrostriatal pathway from substantia nigra (brainstem) to striatum (muscles): Parkinson's mesolimbic pathway projects to nucleus accumbens (part of limbic system). Pleasure, reward, positive symptoms of schizophrenia: Addiction, gambling Tuberoinfundibular pathway regulation of prolactin (acts on pituitary). Hypersexuality in mania ...

Which of the following acutely inhibits the release of glucocorticoids in the adrenal glands? - ANSWER* GABA Cortisol Estrogen Serotonin Acetylcholine 2019 Child: 1 GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that acts on specific receptors in the body, including those in the adrenal glands. When GABA binds to its receptors in the adrenal glands, it can inhibit the release of the hormone glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, by reducing the activity of the enzymes a...

NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide – Complete Latest 2024/2025. Phenylalanine (amino acid from diet) -> phenyalanine hydroxylase -> Tyrosine -> Tyrosine hydroxylase -> DOPA -> Dopa decarboxylase -> Dopamine KEY POINT: Dopamine is synthesized directly from tyrosine or indirectly from phenylalanine • Dopamine is packed and stored into synaptic vesicles via the vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT2) and stored until its release into the synapse. • When dopam...

BIOS 1300 FINAL EXAM (2023/2024) ALREADY PASSED where does the spinal cord end in an adult L1-L2 what is inferior to the end of the spinal cord cauda equina how many spinal nerves for each section 8 cranial, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 1 coxxygeal why are the spinal nerves mixed nerves? because they contain both motor and sensory 4 parts of gray matter anterior horns, posterior horns, lateral horns, gray commisure what in the gray matter contains the motor nuclei? anterior horns what ...

The identification, organization, and interpretation of sensation, leading to a mental representation is known as....? - Answer-Perception At which distance from their face can a baby focus the best? - Answer-1 foot The total process responsible for the reception (sensory functions) and cognition (specific mental functions) of visual stimuli is known as....? - Answer-Visual perception What is the order of preferences for children's learning styles in school? (ages 6-7) - Answer-1. Kinesth...

usually from an otolithic dysfunction that is due to a toxic substance (some medication) Correct Answer: Bilateral vestibular hypofunction - VOR testing - head thrust testing - head shake nystagmus - dix-hallpike positional testing - self-report measures - VOMS including near point convergence - joint position error testing - dynamic visual acuity testing (metronome) - bucket test - cervicogenic dizziness testing (body on head movement) Correct Answer: Appreciate this... Develop bas...

LIFSCI 7C XL - Animation: The Knee- Jerk Reflex Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the main function of the knee-jerk reflex in the body? It provides a quick response to maintain balance and posture by contracting the quadriceps muscle. Which sensory receptor is primarily involved in detecting the stretch of the muscle during the knee-jerk reflex? Muscle spindle fibers What role does the motor neuron play in the knee-jerk reflex? It sends signals to the quadriceps muscl...