Nurs 660 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 correct answer: B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway A 35-year-old cigarette smoker would like to quit but is nervous because she typically craves a cigarette approximately every 2 hrs. The craving and withdrawal are due to: A. Desensitization of nicotinic receptors B. Resensitization of nicotini...

What occurs with mania associated with bipolar disorder a. Varying degrees of sadness b. Distinct episodes of elation c. Suicide d. Psychomotor retardation correct answer: B Which postoperative narcotic analgesic will most likely be prescribed to a patient whose current medications include a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), a thyroid hormone, and a multivitamin? a. Meperidine (Demerol) b. Morphine c. Ibuprofen (Advil) d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) correct answer: B What is the ma...

NURS 660 Exam 3 Review Revised Questions and 100% Correct Answers. 1. What is the medication that is the antidote for alprazolam? (If someone ODs). a. In overdosed-administer Flumazenil (benzo antagonist)-Stahl-can reverse od or induce sz or withdrawal in pts dependent on benzos 2. What is the MOA of pregabalin that makes it alleviate pain for people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue? a. Gabapentin and Lyrica are analgesic adjuncts that bind to open conformation of VS calcium channels ...

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Sertraline (Zoloft) Major Side Effects correct answer: insomnia, somnolence, HA, dry mouth, sex dysfunction, nausea & diarrhea Fluoxetine (Prozac) Major Side Effect correct answer: Activating (UPPER); AGITATION, INSOMNIA, nausea, vomiting, sex dysfunction, GI, serotonin syndrome Paraoxetine (Paxil) Major Side Effects correct answer: Anticholinergic (can't see, can't sleep, can't shit, can't spit), CYP2D6 inhibitor, increases TCA, phenothiazines, Type 1C antiarrhythmics, ...

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 660 Exam 2 STUDY Guide Questions with Verified Solutions What should a nurse do when encountering an ethical dilemma in patient care? A) Consult with a supervisor or ethics committee for guidance B) Make a decision based on personal beliefs C) Ignore the dilemma if it seems too complicated D) Rely solely on institutional policies What is the importance of patient education in nursing? A) It prolongs hospital stays B) It is not a priority in nursing C) It empowers patients to m...