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ANCC PMHNP EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE 2023/2024 Q & A mesocortical pathway - CORRECT ANSWER-executive function: attention, focus, depression nigrostriatal pathway - CORRECT ANSWER-from substantia nigra (brainstem) to striatum (muscles): Parkinson's mesolimbic pathway - CORRECT ANSWER-projects to nucleus accumbens (part of limbic system). Pleasure, reward, positive symptoms of schizophrenia: Addiction, gambling Tuberoinfundibular pathway - CORRECT ANSWER-regulation of prolactin (acts on...

Common endocrine problems Hirsutism Alopecia Gynecomastia Increased neck mass Polydipsia Polyphagia Polyuria Unexplaned weight gain/loss Organize endocrine disorders Glandular Disorders Thyroid parathyroid pituatary adrenal Diabetes DM1 DM@ hypoglycemia Metabolic disorders Obesity Gout Pituatary gland the endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, it regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands. When th...

mesocortical pathway executive function: attention, focus, depression nigrostriatal pathway from substantia nigra (brainstem) to striatum (muscles): Parkinson's mesolimbic pathway projects to nucleus accumbens (part of limbic system). Pleasure, reward, positive symptoms of schizophrenia: Addiction, gambling Tuberoinfundibular pathway regulation of prolactin (acts on pituitary). Hypersexuality in mania Dopamine produced in substania nigra and VTA. D2 & D4 recepto...

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