NR546 Week 2:NR546 Final Exam:NR546 Week 3 Test: NR546 Midterm Exam:NR 546 week 5: NR546 Midterm Exam: NR 546 Week 3 Assignment; Antipsychotic Medications Table: NR 546 Week 7: NR 546 Week 7 Case Study- child and adolescent

How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? (Ans- inhibits and activates the amygdala Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? (Ans- speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following (Ans- emotion and learning Which br...

What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? (Ans- -allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the clien...

antipsychotic meds (Ans- primarily used for schizophrenia & psychotic disorders -also used as adjunctive meds for management of tx-resistant depression & other conditions -not curative -decrease/control symptoms/improve quality of life Schizophrenia (Ans- a disturbance that must last for 6...

Unipolar Depression (Ans- Mood disorders manifest across a spectrum from mania to major depressive disorder (MDD). prevalence highest (13.1%) among individuals aged 18-25 (MDD) Common symptoms of MDD (Ans- depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, irritability, with...

Neurotransmitters related to ADHD (Ans- dopamine and norepinephrine ADHD Across the Lifespan (Ans- Symptoms change with age. Not only a childhood diagnosis Hyperactivity decreases markedly with age Primary Symptoms: inattention, restlessness, cognitive & emotional impulsivity, executive fu...

Pharmacokinetics (Ans- the study of what happens to a drug from the time of administration until the parent drug and all metabolites leave the body Pharmacokinetics concepts (Ans- absorption distribution metabolism excretion Flockhart Table (Ans- drug interactions that are mediated ...

Pharmacologic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder (Ans- Lithium Anticonvulsants Second generation antipsychotics Unipolar depression (Ans- major depressive disorder (MDD) one of the most common mental disorders -Approximately 7.1% of adults in the U.S. had episode in last year, prevalence h...

The patient is a 6-year-old male accompanied by his mother and 7-year-old brother. Patient’s Chief Complaints: “My son is like the energizer bunny. When he plays, he is too rough with other kids.” History of Present Illness This boy was previously diagnosed with attention- deficit/hype...

Indication Target symptoms: state if positive or negative effect Potency (if noted. receptor occupancy if noted ) Neurotransmitter(s) affected Half-life (T1/2), metabolism (CYP 450 enzyme) Notable side effects (associate to pathway or NT) Typical antipsychotics (conventional) Blocks dopamine 2 r...

MDD—Monoamine hypothesis of depression, prescribing considerations- the theory is that depression is caused by a deficiency in monoamine neurotransmission. And mania is the opposite - due to an excess of monoamine neurotransmission. This hasn't really been proven yet, so then the focus shifted...

Ligand-gated ion channels, modulates cell excitability by allowing the flow of calcium and sodium ions into the cell. Located at the CNS in neurons and glia. Excess has resulted in schizophrenia, epilepsy, and mania Ligand-gated ion channels, strengthens synapses and involved in strong memory f...