Locus coeruleus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ANCC PMHNP EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% 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 ...

Georgette review for Boards questions with correct answers substantia nigra Correct Answer-dopamine is produced here Aplastic anemia Correct Answer-Tegretol side effect Serotonin discontinuation syndrome Correct Answer-Sensory disturbance, sleeping disturbance, disequilibrium, flu like sx, dizzy, n/v Sign of fetal alcohol syndrome Correct Answer-small head, smooth palpebral fissure, inner epicanthal folds *sign of serotonin syndrome Correct Answer-hyperthermia, shivering, anxiety, d...

Psychopharmacology; Drugs, Brain, and Behavior Final Competency Certification Study Guide Exam Questions with Certified for Accuracy Answers 2024/2025 Hypothalamus - correct answer *maintains homeostasis* of physiological functions Basal ganglia - correct answer modulates *movement* Limbic system - correct answer controls *emotion, motivation, learning* (includes amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, hypothalamus, olfactory bulbs) Lobes of the brain - correct answer 1) *occipital* - visio...

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 receptors most imp...

electromyogram (EMG) an electrical potential recorded from an electrode placed on or in a muscle electro-oculogram (EOG) an electrical potential from the eyes, recorded by means of electrodes placed on the skin around them; detects eye movements Brainpower 0:00 / 0:00 theta activity eeg activity of 3.5-7.5 hz that occurs intermittently during early stages of slow-wave sleep and REM sleep delta activity regular, synchronous electrical activity of less than 4hz recorde...

Reflexes expected at 1 month - Moro till 4mo, Palmer till 4mo, Plantar till 8mo, Babisnki (2 years = disease) Risk factors for Serotonin syndrome - >1 SSRI, St. John's wort, Tramadol, Demerol/meperidine, 5HT Patient husband shows up but not the pt - both ppl need to be present, reschedule Pt moving out of state, what do you do with med - send enough med is standard of practice 2 classes of med that should not be used together - ACE inhibitors and ARBs Brother sexually abusing sister - ...

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Selye's concept of the body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm, resistance, exhaustion. Alarm stage of GAS A generalized stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and the HPA axis resulting in release of catecholamines and cortisol Resistance stage of GAS The body selects the most effective and economic channels of defense Increased cortisol levels from stage 1 drop bc they are no longer needed Exhaustion stage of GAS occurs if stres...

Anxiety definition sense of dread without any apparent stimulus, leads to negative coping mechanisms Avoidance (in anxiety) social interactions, relationships, opportunities for growth Somatic responses (in anxiety) palpitations, sweating, rapid breathing Potential causes of anxiety traumatic events and stress Genetic influences What neurotransmitters are impacted to cause anxiety? decreased GABA receptors in amygdala and hippocampus (may be decrease in serotonin as well) Anxiety mechanism ...

Timeframe for GAD diagnosis 6 months # of symptoms needed for GAD diagnosis 3 GAD symptoms restlessness fatigue poor concentration irritability muscle tension sleep disturbance These rating scales for GAD are self-rated GAD-7, Beck Anxiety Inventory, PSWQ, Zung SAS Rating scale for GAD that is clinician-rated HAM-A Cut-offs for GAD-7 0-5 = mild 6-10 = moderate 11-15 = severe Cut-offs for HAM-A 0-17 = mild 18-24 = moderate 25-30 = severe 70% reduction or score < 7 =...

ANCC IQ Domain • Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) • Domain 2: Advanced Practice Skills (49 questions with rationales) • Domain 3: Diagnosis and Treatment (52 questions with rationales) • Domain 4: Psychotherapy and Related Theories (30 questions with rationales) • Domain 5: Ethical and Legal Principles (72 questions with rationales) ANCC Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medic...