Psychopharm schizophrenia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? a. III b. IV c. V d. VI - CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-making....

NR546 NR 546 PSYCHOPHARM MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 11 1. How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala?: inhibits andactivates the amygdala 2. Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following?:speech compre-hension 3. The limbic system is associated with which of the following: emotion andlearning 4. Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory?: hip-pocampus 5. When prescribing psychotropic medications,...

C. Both of the above 13. A 58-year-old patient with a history of depression is currently taking agomelatine, which has what mechanism of action? A. Binding to melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus B. Binding to 5HT2C receptors C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above C. Serotonin 2A antagonism 14. Which of the following is the most potent property of trazodone? A. Serotonin reuptake inhibition B. Serotonin 2C antagonism C. Serotonin 2A antagonism D. Histamine 1 antago...

NR546 Psychopharm Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 | GRADED | 100% SOLVED. How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? - ANSWER inhibits and activates the amygdala Wisnicke's area is associated with which of the following? - ANSWER speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following - ANSWER emotion and learning Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory?- ANSWER hippocampus When prescribing psychotropi...

NURS660 Psychopharm 660 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia - ANSWER Delusions, hallucinations, distortions, agitation, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior Where do positive symptoms originate? - ANSWER Mesolimbic dopamine pathway Medications to treat positive symptoms - ANSWER Antipsychotics Negative symptoms of schizophrenia - ANSWER Flat affect, alogia, affective blunting, asociality, anhedonia, avolition. ...

Nr546 Psychopharm Midterm / Nr 546 Psychopharm Midterm EXAM 2024 A 34-year old male recently began experiencing breast secretions while receiving risperidone . Which dopamine pathway is associated with this side effect? - ANSWER-tuberoinfundibular pathway A 44-year-old woman is initiated on an atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia. Regarding affinity, atypical antipsychotics demonstrate which of the following most often? - ANSWER-Atypical antipsychotics have equal positive ...

PsychoPharm Stahl Revised Questions 2023Which 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 - B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway The reactive reward system signals the immediate prospect of pleasure or pain and triggers drug-seeking behavior. A. True B. False - A. True What role does the amygdala play in substance abuse? A. Releases ph...

Maryville 660 Exam 2 Psychopharm Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the primary mechanism of action for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? SSRIs primarily work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft by inhibiting its reuptake into the presynaptic neuron. What is a common side effect associated with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)? A common side effect of TCAs is anticholinergic effects, which can include dry mouth, constipation, and blurred visi...

NR546 PSYCHOPHARM MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST 2024- 2025|GRADED A+|100% SOLVED Which dopamine pathway is associated with positive symptoms of schizophrenia? - ANS-mesolimbic pathway

NR546 Psychopharm Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 (100% CORRECT) GRADED A+. How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? - ANSWER inhibits and activates the amygdala Wisnicke's area is associated with which of the following? - ANSWER speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following - ANSWER emotion and learning Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory?- ANSWER hippocampus When prescribing psychotro...