Locus coeruleus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 ...

Psychopharmacology; Practice Study Guide Questions with Distinction level Marking scheme version 2024/2025 How is action of ach inactivated? - correct answer Acetylcholinesterase (ache) Name an agonist and antagonist for nicotinic and muscarinic ach receptors. - correct answer Nicotine Agonist nicotinic receptor D-tubocurarine Antagonist nicotinic receptor Muscarine Agonist Atropine Antagonist Briefly describe distribution of ach in the brain - correct answer Rephe nuclei Ve...

Nurs115 Final Exam With Correct Answers Rated A+. What type of stress is mild/brief and controlled? Eustress What type of stress is severe and uncontrolled? distress What is defined as the ability to respond to challenges of physical or psychological homeostasis and the return to a balanced state? adaptation What are the stages of the general adaptation syndrome? Alarm, resistance, exhaustion/recovery Is the stress response apart of the sympathetic or parasympathetic...

substantia nigra - dopamine is produced here Aplastic anemia - Tegretol side effect Serotonin discontinuation syndrome - Sensory disturbance, sleeping disturbance, disequilibrium, flu like sx, dizzy, n/v Sign of fetal alcohol syndrome - small head, smooth palpebral fissure, inner epicanthal folds *sign of serotonin syndrome - hyperthermia, shivering, anxiety, diaphoresis, diarrhea to get reluctant patient to engage use what - open ended questions Rhett syndrome - a rare disorde...

nonessential physiological processes shut down (i.e. digestion & reproduction), energy is channeled into a host of functions preparing for rapid action. - correct answer When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger situations, what neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to occur? cortex, amygdala - correct answer Stressful events are perceived at the __________, processed at the _______, which then activates lower brain areas & puts the limbic system on alert nore...

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...

CCSH: Physiological and Behavioral Aspects of Sleep Questions and Answers 100% Solved The raphe serotonergic system in the rostral brainstem and the locus- coeruleus-noradrenaline (norepineph rine) system have been implicated in ️️Generalized arousal Various neurotransmitters such as glutamate, acetylcholine, noradrenalin, serotonin, dopamine, histamine are involved in the establishment and maintenance of ️️Wake behavior Neurotransmitters and peptides including adenosine, soma...

A patient with borderline personality disorder experiences intense anxiety when an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner goes on vacation. The best explanation for this reaction is that the patient: A. has failed to develop clear ego boundaries. B. has failed to master object constancy. C. is employing primitive idealization. D. is employing projective identification. - answer B. has failed to master object constancy 2. A patient has been taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 10 ...

ANCC REVIEW QUESTIONS (PMHNP IQ) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS. 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) - correct answer. A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. ...

Timeframe for GAD diagnosis 6 months # of symptoms needed for GAD diagnosis 3 GAD symptoms restlessness fatigue poor concentration irritability muscle tension sleep disturbance These rating scales for GAD are self-rated GAD-7, Beck Anxiety Inventory, PSWQ, Zung SAS Rating scale for GAD that is clinician-rated HAM-A Cut-offs for GAD-7 0-5 = mild 6-10 = moderate 11-15 = severe Cut-offs for HAM-A 0-17 = mild 18-24 = moderate 25-30 = severe 70% reduction or score < 7 =...