When neurons malfunction - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

What is Huntington's Disease? - inherited disorder, malfunction of Huntington gene located on chromosome 4 - repeat of CAG triplets What is the pathology of HD? - severe loss of neurons in the caudate and putamen with subsequent astrocytosis; head of caudate becomes shrunken and there is dilatation of the anterior horns of lateral ventricles; also see neuronal degeneration within the temporal and frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex, globus pallidus, thalamus, subthalamic nucleus, substant...

Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology Written Exam 2023. largely the story of chemical neurotransmission - ANSWER Modern psychopharmacology is Anatomically, chemically, and electrically - ANSWER neurotransmission can be described as Neurons (nerve cells) - ANSWER Anatomical neurotransmission occurs through axoaxonic synapse - ANSWER synapse between axon of one neuron and axon of another neuron axodendritic synapse - ANSWER between axon terminals of one neuron and dendrites of others...

What is Huntington's Disease? - inherited disorder, malfunction of Huntington gene located on chromosome 4 - repeat of CAG triplets What is the pathology of HD? - severe loss of neurons in the caudate and putamen with subsequent astrocytosis; head of caudate becomes shrunken and there is dilatation of the anterior horns of lateral ventricles; also see neuronal degeneration within the temporal and frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex, globus pallidus, thalamus, subthalamic nucleus, substant...

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

NR 547 WEEK 6 2024 Questions and Answers (VERIFIED) 100% CORRECT | RATED A+ Neurocognitive disorders - - delirium and dementia Dementia - - -a group of symptoms that mainly affects memory, cognition and social interactions, and the ability to do everyday tasks. -Symptoms start gradually often with no clear beginning, and are usually permanent. -Most dementias are caused by neurodegenerative diseases, most commonly Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia • c...

Stahl’s Essentials of PsychoPharm Quiz 1 – With Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Stahl’s Essentials of PsychoPharm Quiz 1 – With Questions & Answers (Graded A+) neurons - ANSWER - cells of chemical communication within the brain. have many sizes, shapes and lengths that determine function. localization in brain also affects function when neurons malfunction - ANSWER - behavioural symptoms occur that may improve or worsen with drugs general structure of a neuron - ANSWER - dendri...

Stahl's Ch 1 Chemical Neurotransmission exam questions with complete solution neurons - Correct Answers-cells of chemical communication within the brain. have many sizes, shapes and lengths that determine function. localization in brain also affects function when neurons malfunction - Correct Answers-behavioural symptoms occur that may improve or worsen with drugs general structure of a neuron - Correct Answers-dendritic spines, dendrites, cell body (soma), axon synaptic connections -...

Acquired Immune System - The recognition of "non-self" cells in the presence of "self" Acute Phase Response - The body's nonspecific response triggered by the hypothalamus. Symptoms include fever, inflammation, reduced activity and food intake, increased sensitivity to pain, disrupted memory consolidation, and increased anxiety. Adrenal Cortex Consequences - Anti-inflammatory and anti-immune effects Too much-->premature aging Too little-->osteoperosis Adrenal Glands - Adrenal C...

NR 547 WEEK 6 2023| Questions and Answers (VERIFIED) 100% CORRECT Neurocognitive disorders Correct Answer delirium and dementia Dementia Correct Answer -a group of symptoms that mainly affects memory, cognition and social interactions, and the ability to do everyday tasks. -Symptoms start gradually often with no clear beginning, and are usually permanent. -Most dementias are caused by neurodegenerative diseases, most commonly Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dem...