NURS 660 Exam 4 Questions and Correct
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Which medication is contraindicated with liver impairment? - ANSWERS
Atomoxine (Straterra)
What is one of the birth defects associated with Litihum? - ANSWERS Ebstein's
anomaly
Which SSRI drug causes cardiovascular malformations in the first trimester of
pregnancy? - ANSWERS Paroxetine (Paxil)
Mechanism of action of a stimulant for ADHD Methylphenidate and
amphetamine? - ANSWERS increases the intrasynaptic levels of both
dopamine and norepinephrine
What causes nicotine withdrawal symptoms? - ANSWERS Nicotine alpha 4
beta 2 post synaptic receptors desensitizes receptors which leads to addiction. Re-
sensitization of the nicotine receptors leads to withdrawal
A patient diagnosed with ADHD can't stay focused or solve work-related problems
difficulty maintaining attention sustained and problem-solving. What area of the
brain is involved? - ANSWERS Dorsal lateral prefontal cortex (CTSC loop)
, What part of the brain is associated with selective attention? - ANSWERS
Dorsal anterior singlunate
What part of the brain is associated with hyperactivity? - ANSWERS Prefrontal
motor cortex
What part of the brain is associated with impulsivity? - ANSWERS
Orbitofrontal cortex
Atomoxetine (Strattera) lacks abuse potential because of what - ANSWERS
increases dopamine in the dorsal prefrontal cortex and not in the nucleus
accumbens
What fetal malformation does valproate cause? - ANSWERS Spina bifida
What region of the brain is hypothesized to cause impulsivity? - ANSWERS
ventral striatum
What region of the brain controls compulsivity? - ANSWERS Dorsal striatum
What is the MOA of atomoxetine (Strattera)? - ANSWERS Selective
Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor: Boosts neurotransmitter norepinephrine/
noradrenaline and may also increase dopamine in profrontal cortex • Blocks
norepinephrine reuptake pumps, also known as norepinephrine transporters •
Amaloid precursor protein is first cleaved by what enzyme - ANSWERS Alpha-
secretase
Answers (Verified Answers) | Graded A+
2026 Update
Which medication is contraindicated with liver impairment? - ANSWERS
Atomoxine (Straterra)
What is one of the birth defects associated with Litihum? - ANSWERS Ebstein's
anomaly
Which SSRI drug causes cardiovascular malformations in the first trimester of
pregnancy? - ANSWERS Paroxetine (Paxil)
Mechanism of action of a stimulant for ADHD Methylphenidate and
amphetamine? - ANSWERS increases the intrasynaptic levels of both
dopamine and norepinephrine
What causes nicotine withdrawal symptoms? - ANSWERS Nicotine alpha 4
beta 2 post synaptic receptors desensitizes receptors which leads to addiction. Re-
sensitization of the nicotine receptors leads to withdrawal
A patient diagnosed with ADHD can't stay focused or solve work-related problems
difficulty maintaining attention sustained and problem-solving. What area of the
brain is involved? - ANSWERS Dorsal lateral prefontal cortex (CTSC loop)
, What part of the brain is associated with selective attention? - ANSWERS
Dorsal anterior singlunate
What part of the brain is associated with hyperactivity? - ANSWERS Prefrontal
motor cortex
What part of the brain is associated with impulsivity? - ANSWERS
Orbitofrontal cortex
Atomoxetine (Strattera) lacks abuse potential because of what - ANSWERS
increases dopamine in the dorsal prefrontal cortex and not in the nucleus
accumbens
What fetal malformation does valproate cause? - ANSWERS Spina bifida
What region of the brain is hypothesized to cause impulsivity? - ANSWERS
ventral striatum
What region of the brain controls compulsivity? - ANSWERS Dorsal striatum
What is the MOA of atomoxetine (Strattera)? - ANSWERS Selective
Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor: Boosts neurotransmitter norepinephrine/
noradrenaline and may also increase dopamine in profrontal cortex • Blocks
norepinephrine reuptake pumps, also known as norepinephrine transporters •
Amaloid precursor protein is first cleaved by what enzyme - ANSWERS Alpha-
secretase
