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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 symptoms 3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and Ketamine exert their uniqu...

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 symptoms 3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and Ketamine exert their uniqu...

NRNP 6675-15 Week 6 Midterm Exam -with verified 100% answers-2022 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 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 Phen...

This is an essay that reviews the physiological roles of tau in the human brain and how hyperphosphorylation of the protein can contribute to the neuronal dysfunction observed in Alzheimer's patients.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ANTIPSYCHOTIC (NEUROLEPTIC) MEDICATIONS

Summary, explanation and conclusion of the main ideas of the text 'My Theses on the Role of Sexuality in the Etiology of Neuroses' by Freud.

Psychopharm refined Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Rated A+ Antipsychotics - MOA - Answers Blocks dopamine receptor sites What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Answers Usually occurs within a few weeks of the drug change it is thought to be triggered by blockage of dopaminergic receptors in the corpus striatum, resulting in spacitiy of skeletal muscles and impaired hypothalamic thermoregulation Signs and Symptoms of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Answers FEVER F- Fever E- Ence...

NRNP 6675 MIDTERM EXAM (YEAR 2023 – 100/100 POINTS) LATEST UPDATE 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 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 negativeNRNP 6675 MIDTERM EXAM (YEAR 2023 – 100/100 POINTS) LA...

A. Neuro Case Study M.M is an 70 y/o female with history of dementia, HTN, high cholesterol, and TIA who presents to the ED with family at 13:30 with left facial droop and left sided arm and leg weakness. The son explains to the staff that his mother is currently being treated for a UTI and is more confused than usual when she has these infections but seemed different. The patient is usually fairly independent being able to feed and dress herself, cook her own food, and rarely using h...

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare medical emergency associated with the use of antipsychotics and other antidopaminergic drugs. There is no specific test, and diagnosis is based on high clinical suspicion and good differential diagnosis. A clinical picture consistent with hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, altered level of consciousness, together with signs of rhabdomyolysis in analytical studies and a history of taking neuroleptic drugs are the key elements in the detection of this entity...