NSG552 /NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!!.WILKES
Understanding the neurochemical effect of alcohol is difficult because
✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Alcohol can alter the fluidity of the lipid
bilayer of cell membranes
The specific actions of alcohol on neural membranes include all of the
following except:
A) Direct interactions with channel proteins
B) Modification of gating mechanisms inside a channel
C) Actions at neurotransmitter binding sites
D) Alteration of lipid composition ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Alteration
of lipid composition
Acute alcohol ______ the effectiveness of glutamate at NMDA receptors
and ______ glutamate release ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Reduces;
reduces
,Withdrawal from chronic alcohol use, an increase in _________ is
correlated with an increase in behavioral signs of __________
✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Glutamate release; withdrawal
hyperexcitability
In alcohol abuse treatment, Antabuse works by ______ while
Naltrexone (opiod antagonist) ___________. ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Increasing levels of acetaldehyde in the system; blocks
effects of alcohol-induced endorphin release
Changes in which two neurotransmitter systems are most likely involved
in the hyperexcitability seen during withdrawal from chronic alcohol?
✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔GABA and Glutamate
In general, the cellular effects of chronic alcohol on various
neurotransmitter systems are ________ the effects of acute alcohol
administration ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Opposite
The effects of fetal alcohol exposure are ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Mediated by the amount and pattern of alcohol ingested
by the mother, mediated by the developmental stage of the fetus when
exposed, and most severe if the fetus is exposed to alcohol between
gestational weeks 4 through 9.
At low doses, opiates exert all of the following effects except for:
, A) Pain relief
B) Pupil dilation
C) Drowsiness
D) Dreamy sleep ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Pupil dilation
The most reliable effect of increasing opiate dose is ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Euphoria
Opiates are dangerous at high doses due mostly to ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔An overestimation of the sympathetic nervous system
Opiate medication/drugs have a specific therapeutic use that is also
considered a side effect by those utilizing them for pain relief. Which of
the following is this side effect? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Slowing of
gastrointestinal function/mobility.
The u-receptor ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Plays a role in analgesia and
the rewarding effects of morphine.
Opiods decrease feeding behavior by acting on limbic structures to
decrease ✔✔CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Hormonal hunger signals
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller teachme2expert. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $18.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
