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MH 701 SAFETY EXAM #2 Summer 20

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MH 701 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/2024 Graded 100%. What is the neurotranmitter involved with addiction? All drugs that can lead to addiction increase dopamine (DA) in ventral striatum, also called the nucleus accumbens. 4. Psychological dependence Characterized by a continuous or intermittent craving (i.e., intense desire) for the substance to avoid a dysphoric state. 5. physical dependence A type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a dr...

Exam 2: MH701/ MH 701 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Psychopharmacologic/Neuroscience Foundations of Mental Health Care Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- FNU Q: Goals of pharmacological treatment for mood disorders: Answer: 1. Should be directed toward several goals. First, the patient's safety must be guaranteed. 2. a complete diagnostic evaluation of the patient is necessary. 3. A treatment plan that addresses not only the immediate symptoms but also the patien...

Which disorder has at least one full manic episode, lasting at least one week? Hypomanic or depressive episodes may also occur but are not required for diagnosis. Bipolar 1 disorder What is DIGFAST? A mnemonic for the signs of mania: Distractibility Impulsivity/Indiscretion Grandiosity Flight of ideas Activity increase Sleep decrease Talkativeness How many DSM V criteria for mania must be present to diagnose a manic episode? Three or more How long must symptoms be present to diagnose...

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MH 701 SAFETY EXAM #2 Summer 20 Exam Questions And Answers What differentiates SGAs from FGAs? - ANS SGAs have: D2 and 5HT2A receptor antagonism + Antidepressant action, treat pos and neg schizo sx, metabolic SE, D2D interactions, approved for schizophrenia, mania, and acute mania FGAs have positive symptom antipsychotic actions - EPS, hyperprolactinemia Mostly D2 receptor antagonism Which SGA has lowest EPS SE, but is associated with substantial risk of agranulocytosis? - ANS ...

1. T/F - Both genetic and environmental factors influence individual response to, and tolerability of, psychotropic agents. - Answer- True 2. T/F - FDA approved psychotropics are similar in overall effectiveness for their indicated disorder. - Answer- True 3. The dopamine systems highly relevant to psychiatry include: - Answer- a. Nigrostriatal i. Degeneration leads to Parkinson's ii. Drugs that inhibit dopamine here cause EPS b. Mesocorticolimbic- i. Reward pathway (addiction) ii....

What differentiates SGAs from FGAs? - SGAs have: D2 and 5HT2A receptor antagonism + Antidepressant action, treat pos and neg schizo sx, metabolic SE, D2D interactions, approved for schizophrenia, mania, and acute mania FGAs have positive symptom antipsychotic actions - EPS, hyperprolactinemia Mostly D2 receptor antagonism Which SGA has lowest EPS SE, but is associated with substantial risk of agranuloycytosis? - Clozapine The lower D2 receptor action is probably why clozapine does not c...

1. T/F - Both genetic and environmental factors influence individual response to, and tolerability of, psychotropic agents. True 2. T/F - FDA approved psychotropics are similar in overall effectiveness for their indicated disorder. True 3. The dopamine systems highly relevant to psychiatry include: a. Nigrostriatal i. Degeneration leads to Parkinson's ii. Drugs that inhibit dopamine here cause EPS b. Mesocorticolimbici. Reward pathway (addiction) ii. Target of antipsychotic properties (...