Mesocortical pathway Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How many dopamine pathways in the brain? - Answer - 5 but only 4 associated with schizophrenia Nigrostriatal Dopamine Pathway controls - Answer - motor function and movement (part of EP NS) Nigrostriatal Dopamine Pathway dopamine excess - Answer - Hyperkinetic movements such as tics/dyskinesias mesolimbic dopamine pathway controls - Answer - Pleasure, reward, euphoria of drug abuse and reinforcing behavior Mesolimbic dopamine pathway excess - Answer - delusions and hallucinations - p...

NRNP 6675-15 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 (100% Correct Answers). 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Causes prolactinemia Reduces positive sympto...

Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Causes prolactinemia Reduces positive symptoms 3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and Ketamine exert their unique behavior...

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...

NURS 6675 Mid Term Exam / NRNP-6675 2023 Midterm Exam. Which of the following are consistent with current data related to the prevalence of drinking alcohol? A . Men and women with higher education and income are less likely to drink alcohol. B . Men and women with higher education and income are more likely to drink alcohol. C . Men and women with lower education and higher income are more likely to drink alcohol. D . Education and income are not a factor in prevalence of drinki...

PsychoPharm Stahl Revised Questions 2023Which of the following is considered the pleasure center of the brain? A. Cortico-striatal-thalamic-cortical loop B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway C. Mesocortical dopamine pathway D. None of the above - B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway The reactive reward system signals the immediate prospect of pleasure or pain and triggers drug-seeking behavior. A. True B. False - A. True What role does the amygdala play in substance abuse? A. Releases ph...

NR546 / NR 546 Actual Final Exam 2024 Prediction Questions (All correct answers, Already graded A) Which of the following is considered the pleasure center of the brain? A. Cortico-striatal-thalamic-cortical loop B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway C. Mesocortical dopamine pathway D. None of the above

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 Dopamine – produced in substania nigra and VTA. D2 & D4 receptors ...

2023 NRNP 6675 MIDTERM EXAM (YEAR 2022 – 100/100 POINTS) LATEST UPDATE 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that applyAge Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of thefollowing effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS)Causes prolactinemia Reduces positiv...

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...