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NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide – Complete Latest 2024/2025
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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...
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NR-546 Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? - inhibits and activates the amygdala 
Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? - speech comprehension 
The limbic system is associated with which of the following - emotion and learning 
Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? - hippocampus 
When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these medications work within which specific areas? - mood 
Which of the following are in...
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Psychopharm Exam 1 Practice Questions And Answers 100% All Verified 2024/2025
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The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the 
appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to 
this condition? 
a. III 
b. IV 
c. V 
d. VI - ANS-A 
A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of 
impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-...
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Summary NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide LATEST 2024.
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Summary NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide LATEST 2024. 
DOPAMINE 
• Dopamine belongs to the family of catecholamines. It is a neurotransmitter. 
• Hormones, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (other catecholamines) are derived from Dopamine 
• Dopamine plays a significant role in learning, goal-directed behavior, regulation of hormones, motor 
control. 
DOPAMINE SYNTHESIS 
Phenylalanine (amino acid from diet) -> phenyalanine hydroxylase -> Tyrosine -> Tyrosine hydroxylase ...
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Psycho pharm Exam 1 Practice Questions & Revised Correct Answers Updated & Already Passed
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Psycho pharm Exam 1 Practice 
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The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of 
major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, 
an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is 
directly linked to this condition? 
a. III 
b. IV 
c. V 
d. VI - ANSWER : A 
A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric 
evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and 
increasin...
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Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
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Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers 
 
The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? 
a. III 
b. IV 
c. V 
d. VI - CORRECT ANSWER A 
 
A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-making....
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NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide – Complete Latest 2024/2025
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NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide – Complete Latest 2024/2025. DOPAMINE 
• Dopamine belongs to the family of catecholamines. It is a neurotransmitter. 
• Hormones, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (other catecholamines) are derived from Dopamine 
• Dopamine plays a significant role in learning, goal-directed behavior, regulation of hormones, motor 
control. 
DOPAMINE SYNTHESIS 
Phenylalanine (amino acid from diet) -> phenyalanine hydroxylase -> Tyrosine -> Tyrosine hyd...
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Summary NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide LATEST 2024.
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Summary NSG 552 Psychopharmacology Exam 1 Study Guide LATEST 2024. 
DOPAMINE 
• Dopamine belongs to the family of catecholamines. It is a neurotransmitter. 
• Hormones, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (other catecholamines) are derived from Dopamine 
• Dopamine plays a significant role in learning, goal-directed behavior, regulation of hormones, motor 
control. 
DOPAMINE SYNTHESIS 
Phenylalanine (amino acid from diet) -> phenyalanine hydroxylase -> Tyrosine -> Tyrosine hydroxylase ...
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ANCC PMHNP Exam Prep Latest 2024 Graded A+
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ANCC PMHNP Exam Prep Latest 2024 
 
Graded A+ 
 
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 substani...
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NSG 552- psychopharmacology Quiz #1
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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 
 
 
 
 
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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) 
 
 
 
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